Powys dog care firms to see licence fees rise
Home Boarders, doggy daycares, and commercial kennels in Powys will see their licence fees increase after an annual review.
Hatfield kennels fined £64,000 for not having licence
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a local animal boarding business for not having the required licence for a second time.
Bedfordshire kennel loses licence for animal welfare breaches
Woburn Forest Kennels, in Bedfordshire, has lost its licence and been fined after receiving complaints regarding animal welfare.
Wiltshire kennels loses licence
The Phoenix Boarding Kennels & Cattery in Hawkeridge, Westbury, has lost its licence after “failing to meet the requirements of government legislation”.
Kirklees council puts dog boarding licence fees up by almost 500%
Kirklees District Council has increased licence fees for dog boarders by almost 500%, causing concern among dog care professionals.
Mid-Wales dog care firms set for licence fees hike
Animal welfare licence fees in Powys, Mid-Wales, are set to be increased by 14-15% from 1 April to “reflect and cover the cost and time of council staff processing the licences”.
Ellesmere Port dog boarding business has licence revoked
Cheshire West and Chester Council has revoked the licence of a home boarding business for dogs in Ellesmere Port.
Bradford councillor calls for professional dog walkers to be licenced
A Bradford councillor is proposing the city introduce a scheme to licence professional dog walkers.
Campaign to overturn XL Bully ban given permission to bring High Court challenge
Campaigners looking to overturn the American XL Bully ban have been given the green light to bring forward a High Court challenge against the government.
Groomers encouraged to study physio and massage qualifications
The Academy of Veterinary Physiotherapy is encouraging dog groomers to train in sports massage and veterinary physiotherapy fields to help ensure the health of as many pets as possible.