Selling animals as pets

To run a business selling pet animals you will need a licence from the council. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet. Domestic properties are included in this.

There are a number of factors we have to take into account in deciding if an activity is being carried on in the course of a business or a person is operating on a commercial basis.

Refer to the selling animals as pets guidance notes (PDF, 872KB) to see whether you require a licence.

How to apply

You can download the applicant profile, application form and the declaration form to apply for a Selling Animals as Pets Licence:

• application process (PDF, 139KB)
• standard applicant profile (PDF, 68KB)
• application form (PDF, 33KB
• declaration form (PDF, 14KB)

Return completed forms to:

Animal Health and Welfare Team
Regulatory Services and Health
Municipal Buildings
Crewe
CW1 2BJ

Or email animalhealthandwelfare@cheshireeast.gov.uk (you will need to make a payment by calling 01270 686601 or 01270 686597 Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm if you apply by email).

Fees

A fee is payable upon application. View the details of fees for a pet shop licence.

Right of appeal

Any person aggrieved by a refusal to be granted a licence, or by their risk/star rating, may appeal this decision.