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Keeping Animals

Licensing for Kennels, Catteries, Home Boarding & Doggy Day Care

If you operate a boarding establishment for cats or dogs in Fareham, you must hold a valid Animal Boarding Licence issued by Fareham Borough Council. This includes:

Licensing is governed by the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and public safety.

Who needs a licence?

You must apply for a licence if you:

It is illegal to operate without a licence. Unlicensed boarding may result in enforcement action.

How to apply

  1. Download and complete the Application Form PDF (757 KB)
  2. Review the relevant DEFRA guidance:
  3. Submit your application with supporting documents and fee

Licence conditions

Licensed establishments must:

Licences are issued with a star rating based on compliance and welfare standards.

Fees for animal boarding PDF (551 KB).

Need help?

For advice or to discuss your application, contact the Licensing Team:




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