Pet shops
A licence is required by any person carrying out the business of selling animals as pets. Breeders of pedigree animals who sell their animals directly are exempt.
Apply for a licence
You can pay and apply for a licence or change a licence online on the Business Link website:
Alternatively, you can download an application form below. Please complete and return to us with the application fee. See our animal licence fees page for details.
Does tacit consent apply?
No. We must process your application before it can be granted.
Licence requirements
- That all the animals will at all times be kept in accommodation suitable in respect of size, temperature, construction, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness
- That the animals will be adequately supplied with suitable food and drink and visited at appropriate intervals
- That mammals will not be sold at too early an age
- That all reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent the spread of infectious disease
- That appropriate steps will be taken in case of fire of other emergency
We will shall specify such conditions in the licence that appear necessary to meet the licence requirements.
Legislation
The legislation covering this area is: Pet Animals Act 1951.
Pet Care Trust (Opens in new window)
The Pet Care Trust educates the public in all aspects of responsible pet ownership and promotes high standards of education and training across the pet care business community.
External Link
Wycombe District Council is not responsible for the content of external websites. Links open in a new window.