Animal health
Investigating animal welfare complaints and licensing establishments in Trafford
With effect from 1 October 2018, animal boarding businesses (including home boarders and doggy day care), dog breeders, pet shops and riding establishments will be covered under new legislation, The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018.
Working with the Department for Environment Food Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to control farm animal movements and prevent the spread of disease during outbreaks of avian influenza, foot and mouth disease etc.
Working with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), animal charities and other agencies to investigate complaints about the mistreatment or neglect of farm and pet animals.
The Dog Warden will help you if you lose your dog, and aims to help prevent stray dogs from being a danger to traffic or a nuisance to people.
Current fees and charges to operate premises licensed to keep animals.
Licenced establishments