Animal licensing enquires

Animal Welfare and Licensing Enquiry & Reporting Form 

Please note this form should not be used to report concerns about domestic animals in residential premises.

Please use this form to report or enquire about any of the below licensable activities involving animals.

• Report unlicensed trading activities involving animals
• Report any animal welfare issues
• Enquire whether an activity requires a licence
• Have a query about the animal activities Sunderland City Council licence (animal boarding, dog breeding, hiring of horses, animal sales, exhibiting or performing with animals)

Animal Licensing - Contact or enquiry form

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all animals in our community. Your observations and concerns are vital in helping us and our enforcement partners/agencies uphold these standards. 

If you have witnessed any animal welfare issues or have concerns relating to animal licensing activities, we encourage you to use this form. 

Please provide as much detail as possible in your report to help us address the issue effectively.

Your information will be handled confidentially and responsibly.