The Food & Occupational Safety section are responsible for ensuring satisfactory animal welfare standards within the Borough.
Issuing licenses and registrations for dealing with animals
In order to protect animal welfare, the following types or premises dealing with live animals needs to be licensed or registered by us. Click on each title to read the guidance and application form for each. If you require any further information, such as whether you need a licence click here.
Inspection of businesses that deal with live animals
Businesses will be inspected as a routine part of the licensing process, this inspection may be undertaken with a vet should the officers decide that it is necessary.
Investigation of complaints relating to animal welfare in businesses
An Officer will investigate complaints of poor animal welfare or conditions in a commercial business within the Borough.
If you want to complain about a business in Dudley Borough please see the contact details at the bottom of the page.
Dudley Council's Animal Welfare Charter
Information and guidance on animal health and welfare
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Section as per the contact details at the bottom of this page. If you request advice please state exactly what information you require.
Alternatively visit www.defra.gov.uk where you will find comprehensive information on animal health including animal movement licence forms.
Dog Welfare and Control
The Council can provide advice on a range of Dog Welfare and Control issues.
