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Wednesday, 3 October 2023

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Animals and pets

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Animal welfare and advice

Find out about your responsibilities as an animal owner and where to get help if you need it

Keeping wild animals

If you want to keep a wild animal, find out whether you need a licence and how to apply

Dogs

Advice about buying, owning and caring for a dog, including controlling your dog in public and how to report stray or missing dogs

Horse passports - why you need them and what they contain

All horses, ponies and donkeys must have a passport, find out why and what the law is

Owning a horse

Find out where to get advice about owning a horse

Taking your pets abroad (travel and transport section)

The Pet Travel Scheme could help you take your pets abroad and avoid quarantine when you return

Encouraging wildlife in your garden (environment and greener living section)

Simple things you can do to encourage birds and other wildlife in your garden

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