You must obtain a licence from the council to keep a boarding establishment.
Before we grant a licence you must be able to demonstrate that the accommodation is suitable and the animals are well fed, exercised and protected from disease and fire.
Fees
The licence fee for home boarding is £105 (new applications) and £96 for renewals. The license is renewed annually
How to apply
Download the application form and enclose the correct licence fee.
Animal licensing changes
As you may be aware the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018 comes into force on the 1st October. Guidance for each activity has recently been released. The guidance for dog home boarding can be found here.
The Council is currently in the process of reviewing the new legislation and guidance. As a result licence conditions will be changed and our fees and procedures will also need to be adjusted. If you wish to apply for a licence please contact environmental health. If you already have an animal license with Knowsley Council, we will contact you to let you know what the next steps are. In the meantime, you should review the above guidance to see how the changes might impact on your business.
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