Animal activities licensing

Find out about animal welfare licensing for dog breeding, animal boarding, selling animals as pets and hiring out horses.

Complaints and enforcement

Contact us if you:

  • have concerns about the welfare of animals
  • know of a breeder or business operating without a licence

You can also let us know if nuisance is caused by a:

  • dog breeding establishment
  • boarding establishment

Email Allerdale: environmental.health@cumberland.gov.uk

Email Carlisle: EnvironmentalHealth@cumberland.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 373 3730

Enforcement action

We may take enforcement action, which could include:

  • suspension
  • revocation
  • prosecution