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Animal Welfare and Rehoming Establishment Licence

You can use the form below to apply for an Animal Welfare and Rehoming Establishment Licence.

Animal Welfare and Rehoming Establishment Licence

Fees

The fee is £514.50 and is payable in advance.  (Please note, Vet fees will also be chargeable).

What does the Law require

Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (SCOTLAND) Regulations 2021.
Full licensing conditions and required practices are available by following the below link.
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)
  • General Licence Conditions (applicable to all applicants) - Schedule 2
  • Animal Welfare Establishment - Schedule 1 (Part 3) and Schedule 5
  • Rehoming Activities - Schedule 1 (Part 2) and Schedule 4
Animal Welfare Establishments
Licence Holder Name Postcode Licence Reference Licence Category Licence First Granted Renewal Application Licence Expiry Types of Animal for sale
Lynn Breslin G81 2SG AWB08 Animal Breeding - Cats 6 April 2023   5 April 2024 N/A
The Pets at Home Foundation G82 1RB AWR07 Animal Rehoming 1 February 2023 30 November 2023 31 January 2025 N/A
Scottish SPCA G82 2UA AWR09 Animal Rehoming 10 October 2023   9 October 2024 N/A
The Pets at Home Ltd. G82 1RB AWS03 Animal Selling 1 February 2022 29 December 2023 31 January 2024 Tropical and Cold Water Fish
Jollyes G81 2XA AWS04 Animal Selling 17 February 2022 11 December 2023 16 February 2024 Budgies, Finches, Java Sparrow, Lovebirds, Parakeet, Canary, Cockatiel, Tropical and Cold Water Fish, Rabbits, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Guinea Pigs, Tortoise, Bearded Dragon, Corn Snake and Geckos.