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Boarding cats and dogs
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Apply for a licence
Use this service to apply for a licence to board cats and dogs including:
- dog day care
- home boarding for dogs
- commercial animal boarding for cats and dogs
Before you get started
You can apply for a licence to board cats and dogs online. You’ll need:
- a description of the accommodation provided for the horses
- the name and address of the premises
- your public liability insurance reference number, or the steps you’re taking to get it
Once you've completed your application, you'll need to email it to the animal licensing team at animallicensing@swale.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can download the complete the application form (Word 142kb) or visit our contact us page.
What happens next
Once you've sent us your application, you'll need to pay an administration fee of £263.50.
You can pay your administration fee online.
Once you've paid
If your application is successful, you'll receive:
- an inspection from our licensing officer and an independent vet
- a risk rating score, following your inspection
- an invoice for your licence, based on your risk rating
For more information about the premises inspection, including what to expect, you can download and complete the premises inspection form for:
- boarding cats (Word 279kb)
- boarding dogs (Word 272kb)
- boarding dogs in kennels (Word 279kb)
- dog day care (Word 275kb)
When you receive your invoice, you can pay it online.
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