If you run a business that sells animals as pets, you must have a licence. This includes selling animals from your home or on the internet.
You'll need to pay a non-refundable fee of £199.65 to apply and a further £290.40 if the licence is granted. You'll also be responsible for paying any vets fees.
As part of your application you'll need to submit copies of the following:
- plan of the premises
- operating procedures
- insurance policy
- risk assessments (including fire)
- qualification and training records
- infection control procedure
You'll need to return your form and supporting documents to envhealth@canterbury.gov.uk. You can also email the team if you have any questions before applying.
To pay the application fee you can:
- call 01227 862 427 to make a phone payment
- send a cheque made payable to Canterbury City Council
Apply for a licence to sell animals
Granted licences to sell animals as pets
Granted licences to sell animals as pets
Premises and licensee |
Postcode area |
Contact numbers |
Licensed for breeds |
Star rating |
Bay Aquatics, 82 Mortimer St, Herne Bay |
CT6 5PS |
01227 367526 |
Tropical and cold water fish |
3 |
Living World, Canterbury Road, A291 Herne Common Rd, Herne Bay, Kent |
CT6 7LJ |
01227 375415 |
Tropical, marine and cold water fish |
5 |
Penfolds Reptiles, 51 Sea St, Herne Bay |
CT6 8QB |
01227 366700 |
Tortoises, snakes, lizards, amphibians and turtles |
5 |
Pets at Home, Marshwood Cl, Sturry Rd, Canterbury |
CT1 1DX |
0345 266 0144 |
Tropical and cold water fish |
5 |
Pets at Home, Prospect Retail Park, Prospects Way, Whitstable |
CT5 3SD |
0345 266 8018 |
Rabbits, guinea pigs hamsters, rats, gerbils, tropical and cold water fish |
5 |
Pets at Home, Unit 2, Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Rd, Canterbury |
CT1 3TQ |
0345 600 1797 |
Guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, gerbils, tropical and cold water fish |
5 |