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New laws come into effect for businesses involving animals

New welfare laws will mean that more people who run animal businesses will have to register with their local council.

Dog day boarders, keepers of exhibition animals and some dog breeders must contact the local district council ahead of Government legislation which will become law on October 1.

These groups will be covered by the The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and anyone who does not register could be guilty of an offence.

Anyone who operates a business looking after dogs away from their homes during the day will need a licence from 1 October.

People who keep exhibition animals in the course of their business for educational or entertainment purposes will also need to register - this includes businesses such as falconry displays, dove releases, animal encounter experiences, or pat-a-pony days.

Additionally, dog breeders who breed three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period and/or breed dogs and advertise a business selling dogs must register.

Cotswold District Council cabinet member for licensing Cllr Mark MacKenzie-Charrington, said: "We fully support this important government legislation and want to ensure that animal business operators are aware of this important change and the need to register with the council before 1 October.

"We would encourage everyone who boards animals during the day, breeds dogs for sale or who keeps exhibition animals to contact us as soon as possible."

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