This order came into action in 2007. It was designed to protect animals from harm when being transported for economic reasons. These rules would not apply if you were taking your pet to a vet for example. This order applied to all animals including invertebrates. Some of the main conditions include: There is suitable ventilation and bedding, and that the animals are fed and watered at suitable intervals according to the species. The animal should be able to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably. No animal should be transported in the sight of its natural predator.

Breeding and sale of dogs act

This act was introduced in 1999. This act meant that any person breeding dogs for economic reasons needs a license from the local council. If you are not breeding the dogs for sale and produce less than 5 litters in any period of 12 months you do not need a licence. Some of the conditions of breeding dogs include: the animals are provided with suitable accommodation, food, water and bedding material. are adequately exercised and visited at suitable intervals. that all reasonable precautions are taken to prevent and control the spread of diseases amongst dogs. In addition to ensuring that dogs are kept in suitable accommodation, the law also places limits on the frequency and timing of breeding from a bitch. Bitches cannot be mated before they are a year old, must have no more than 6 litters in a lifetime and can only have one litter every 12 months. Breeding records must be kept to ensure that these requirements are adhered to. Puppies that are produced at licensed breeding establishments can only be sold at those premises or a licensed pet shop.

Performing Animals The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 requires the person who exhibits or trains any performing animal to be registered with a local authority. Any person who wishes to use animals to perform must first register and get a licence. It is an offence to train or exhibit a performing animal unless you are registered with the local Council, in accordance with the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925. Applicants should ensure that they have taken all necessary steps to protect the welfare of the animal and consider matters such as possible infection and the number/length of performances each day. You will need to demonstrate to the satisfaction of Council Officers: that the animals are obtained from a reputable sources to minimise the risk of disease there are measures in place to protect the animals in the event of emergencies such as fire that health and safety checks, including the risk of infection, are carried out for both animals and staff

The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (22 July) is a law of the United Kingdom that was originally enacted to deal with the increasing fashion in the late 1960s and early 1970s of people keeping interesting pets which were often from the more dangerous species, as well as hybrids between wild and domestic species, such as wolfdogs and Bengal cats. It was increasingly seen as unacceptable—in regard to public safety—for the average citizen to be able to acquire a potentially dangerous animal without some form of regulatory control. Its purpose was to ensure that when private individuals kept dangerous wild animals they do so in circumstances which do not create risk to the public and safeguard the welfare of the animals. The Act's schedule designates the species covered, such as many primates, carnivores, larger or venomous reptiles, dangerous spiders and scorpions. Keeping such animals without a licence is unlawful and the state is also allowed to specify where and how the animal is to be kept. This law also requires keepers to have their animals covered by a satisfactory liability insurance policy. Licences are required for any animal listed on a schedule under the law. These licences will only be granted when the authority is satisfied that it would not be contrary to public interest, not on the grounds of safety or nuisance and that the animal's accommodation is adequate and secure. Where the local authority grant a licence it shall impose conditions on the licence covering issues such as: - a requirement that the animal be kept only by a person or persons named on the licence; restrictions on the movement of the animal from the premises as specified on the licence; and a requirement that the licence holder has a current insurance policy which ensures both licence holders and others against any liability caused by the animal.