Pet Shops
To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from Broxtowe Borough Council. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet.
Apply Online
Apply for a pet shop licence (Opens in a New Window)
Apply to change a pet shop licence (Opens in a New Window)
Are You Eligible?
An applicant must not have been disqualified from keeping animals or running a pet shop.
How We Process Your Application
A visit will be undertaken before a licence is issued.
Your application will be processed within 3 months.
Find out more about Appeals and Complaints
Regulations
View the Pet Animals Act 1951 (Opens in a New Window)
Helpful Organisations
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) (Opens in a New Window)
- The Pet Care Trust (Opens in a New Window)