Animal boarding licence

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Establishments boarding animals as a business are subject to the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.

The Act requires such establishments to be licensed by the local authority. For the purpose of this Act the keeping of such establishments is defined as the carrying on at any premises, including a private dwelling, of a business providing accommodation for other people's cats and dogs.

A licence is granted at the discretion of the local authority who may take into account the suitability of the accommodation, whether the animals are well fed, exercised and protected from disease and fire. A licence may be refused or withheld on other grounds if those grounds are such that conditions were not suitable for the boarding of animals.

How to apply for a licence

Applicants should complete the application form which is available below. On request an application form will be forwarded to the applicant for completion by post. On receipt of the application form the council will arrange for an officer to carry out an inspection of the premises to ensure its suitability for housing animals. A licence may or may not be issued dependant on the findings of the inspection.

• The application will be processed within 21 working days.
• Refer to the Advice for Applicants of Animal Boarding Licence for conditions of licence and required evidence/information.
• Please refer to the Animal Licences Fees and Charges page for current cost of a licence.
• You must contact us immediately with any changes of circumstances.

Application forms and conditions

Animal Boarding NEW Licence application form 2011-12 (PDF 561kb)
Animal Boarding RENEWAL Licence application form 2011-12 (PDF 544kb)
Animal Licence Advice and Guidance 2011-12 (PDF 547kb)
Home Boarding Dogs - Conditions (PDF 67kb)

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Conditions of the licence

Each licence issued is subject to standard conditions that are imposed on all animal boarding establishments licensed by us. In addition to the standard conditions, a licence may also contain special conditions that are only applicable to your premises.

If you are refused a licence

Any person aggrieved by a refusal to be granted a licence, or by any conditions to which a licence is subject, may appeal to a Sheriff who may give such directions regarding the licence or its conditions as it thinks proper.

Animal boarding register

Establishment	Address
Abbey Veterinary Group	71 Canal Street, Paisley PA1 2HP
Lochermill Boarding Cattery Ltd	Crosslee Road, Bridge of Weir PA11 3RE
Ranfurly Boarding Kennel and Cattery	Skiff Cottage, Midton Road, Howwood PA9 1AG
Laigh Barfod Boarding Kennels	Netherhouses Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4JZ
Langslie Cattery, Langslie Farm	Lochwinnoch PA12 4DR
Paisley Boarding Cattery	9 Falside Road, Paisley PA2 6JZ
Riverside Kennels	Hawkhead Rd, Paisley PA2 7BQ
Lets Go Walkies	23 Linside Avenue, Paisley PA1 1SQ

For further information on any of the above please contact us.

Contact information

• email: ts.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 840 3184 (select option 2)
• call in or write to us at:
  
  Renfrewshire Council
  Environmental Services
  Trading Standards
  Renfrewshire House
  Cotton Street
  Paisley
  PA1 1BR