{"id":24300,"date":"2022-03-25T11:13:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:13:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:13:52","slug":"do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need a licence to run an animal sanctuary?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#Do_you_need_a_licence_to_run_an_animal_sanctuary\" title=\"Do you need a licence to run an animal sanctuary?\">Do you need a licence to run an animal sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#How_do_local_governments_provide_animal_control\" title=\"How do local governments provide animal control?\">How do local governments provide animal control?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_are_the_5_animal_welfare_Acts\" title=\"What are the 5 animal welfare Acts?\">What are the 5 animal welfare Acts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_is_the_animal_welfare_Regulations_Act_2018\" title=\"What is the animal welfare Regulations Act 2018?\">What is the animal welfare Regulations Act 2018?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#How_do_you_start_a_wild_animal_sanctuary\" title=\"How do you start a wild animal sanctuary?\">How do you start a wild animal sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#How_do_I_set_up_an_animal_rescue\" title=\"How do I set up an animal rescue?\">How do I set up an animal rescue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#Why_is_animal_control_important\" title=\"Why is animal control important?\">Why is animal control important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#How_do_I_register_my_pet_with_local_authorities\" title=\"How do I register my pet with local authorities?\">How do I register my pet with local authorities?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#How_can_we_help_animals_in_the_street\" title=\"How can we help animals in the street?\">How can we help animals in the street?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\" title=\"What issues are local animal shelters facing today?\">What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_are_the_five_animal_welfare_acts\" title=\"What are the five animal welfare acts?\">What are the five animal welfare acts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_are_the_5_freedoms_of_animal_welfare_UK\" title=\"What are the 5 freedoms of animal welfare UK?\">What are the 5 freedoms of animal welfare UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_are_the_main_points_of_the_Animal_Welfare_Act\" title=\"What are the main points of the Animal Welfare Act?\">What are the main points of the Animal Welfare Act?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_are_some_examples_of_animal_welfare\" title=\"What are some examples of animal welfare?\">What are some examples of animal welfare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_animals_does_the_Animal_Welfare_Regulations_2018_involve\" title=\"What animals does the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 involve?\">What animals does the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 involve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_are_the_5_Animal_Welfare_Acts\" title=\"What are the 5 Animal Welfare Acts?\">What are the 5 Animal Welfare Acts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#What_is_the_Animal_Welfare_Act_UK\" title=\"What is the Animal Welfare Act UK?\">What is the Animal Welfare Act UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#How_do_I_start_my_own_wildlife_sanctuary\" title=\"How do I start my own wildlife sanctuary?\">How do I start my own wildlife sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#Are_animal_sanctuaries_profitable\" title=\"Are animal sanctuaries profitable?\">Are animal sanctuaries profitable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-you-need-a-licence-to-run-an-animal-sanctuary\/#How_do_you_make_money_running_an_animal_sanctuary\" title=\"How do you make money running an animal sanctuary?\">How do you make money running an animal sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_licence_to_run_an_animal_sanctuary\"><\/span>Do you need a licence to run an animal sanctuary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Without licensing there are currently no means to ensure sanctuaries have the necessary expertise to look after the animals in their care  such as ensuring an appropriate quality of life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_local_governments_provide_animal_control\"><\/span>How do local governments provide animal control?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Councils often offer education programs and incentives to further encourage responsible animal ownership; e.g. <b>school and hospital programs, discount vaccination and desexing vouchers when puppies and kittens are first registered, and microchipping days (where a tiny identifying chip is inserted under the animal&#8217;s skin <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_animal_welfare_Acts\"><\/span>What are the 5 animal welfare Acts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>eat a suitable diet. exhibit normal behaviour patterns. be housed with, or apart from, other animals. be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_animal_welfare_Regulations_Act_2018\"><\/span>What is the animal welfare Regulations Act 2018?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 <b>sets out the duties of local authorities in England to license activities involving animals and the relevant establishments relating to this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_start_a_wild_animal_sanctuary\"><\/span>How do you start a wild animal sanctuary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Setting Up Your Own Sanctuary<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Examine your motives. Be brutally honest with yourself.  <\/li>\n<li>Educate yourself. Volunteering at a sanctuary is probably the best way to learn.  <\/li>\n<li>Define your goals.  <\/li>\n<li>Make it official.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose your location carefully.  <\/li>\n<li>Learn to fund-raise.  <\/li>\n<li>Be realistic.  <\/li>\n<li>Ask for help.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_set_up_an_animal_rescue\"><\/span>How do I set up an animal rescue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Follow these steps when starting your animal rescue:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure that running an animal rescue is the right thing for you.  <\/li>\n<li>Prepare a business plan.  <\/li>\n<li>Prepare appropriate facilities and equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Find volunteers and hire the right people.  <\/li>\n<li>Launch a website and create social media accounts.  <\/li>\n<li>Build a supportive network.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_animal_control_important\"><\/span>Why is animal control important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Controlling the spread of disease by controlling wildlife<\/b> This is definitely the main reason animal control is important. There is no cure for rabies and virtually 100% of the time rabies is fatal. And it&#8217;s simple  if you are bitten by a rabid animal you&#8217;ve contracted the disease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_register_my_pet_with_local_authorities\"><\/span>How do I register my pet with local authorities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To license your dog, <b>search online for the local office that issues dog licenses by typing dog license, followed by your city&#8217;s name. Then, call them to ask about their requirements, which will likely include a rabies vaccination.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_help_animals_in_the_street\"><\/span>How can we help animals in the street?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Help the street dogs following these simple steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Identify the dogs incapable of surviving on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Contact an animal shelter or a community dog center.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for some food.<\/li>\n<li>Find a temporary shelter for them.<\/li>\n<li>Take care and wait for professional help.<\/li>\n<p>18 Jun 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\"><\/span>What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Challenges Unique to Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overcrowding.<\/li>\n<li>Constant introduction of new, unknown animals into the herd<\/li>\n<li>Open access and accountability to the public.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate healthcare programs.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory holding periods.<\/li>\n<li>Limited resources.<\/li>\n<li>Stress.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate staff and volunteer training and high turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_five_animal_welfare_acts\"><\/span>What are the five animal welfare acts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>live in a suitable environment. <\/b><b>eat a suitable diet<\/b><b>exhibit normal behaviour patterns<\/b><b>be housed with, or apart from, other animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_freedoms_of_animal_welfare_UK\"><\/span>What are the 5 freedoms of animal welfare UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Five Freedoms<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Freedom from Hunger and Thirst. By ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor.<\/li>\n<li>Freedom from Discomfort.  <\/li>\n<li>Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease.  <\/li>\n<li>Freedom to Express Normal Behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Freedom from Fear and Distress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_points_of_the_Animal_Welfare_Act\"><\/span>What are the main points of the Animal Welfare Act?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key elements of the act are to: <b>Reduce animal suffering by enabling preventive action to be taken before suffering occurs. Place on people who are responsible for domestic and companion animals a duty requiring them to do all that is reasonable to ensure the welfare of their animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_examples_of_animal_welfare\"><\/span>What are some examples of animal welfare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Freedom from thirst and hunger.<\/li>\n<li>Freedom from discomfort by providing adequate shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Freedom from disease, pain, or injury.<\/li>\n<li>Freedom from distress and fear.<\/li>\n<li>Freedom to engage in natural behaviors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10 Dec 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_does_the_Animal_Welfare_Regulations_2018_involve\"><\/span>What animals does the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 involve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Summary of requirements for animal welfare licences<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selling animals as pets.<\/li>\n<li>Providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Hiring out horses.<\/li>\n<li>Breeding Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Training animals for exhibition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>22 Dec 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_Animal_Welfare_Acts\"><\/span>What are the 5 Animal Welfare Acts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key elements of the act are to: <b>Reduce animal suffering by enabling preventive action to be taken before suffering occurs. Place on people who are responsible for domestic and companion animals a duty requiring them to do all that is reasonable to ensure the welfare of their animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Animal_Welfare_Act_UK\"><\/span>What is the Animal Welfare Act UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>eat a suitable diet. exhibit normal behaviour patterns. be housed with, or apart from, other animals. be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_start_my_own_wildlife_sanctuary\"><\/span>How do I start my own wildlife sanctuary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Tips for Creating a Wildlife Sanctuary in Your Backyard<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Build Your Wildlife Garden From the Ground Up.  <\/li>\n<li>Attract Bees, Butterflies, and Native Bird Species With Plants.  <\/li>\n<li>Create Backyard Habitats for Raising Young.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Water Sources to Your Wildlife Sanctuary.  <\/li>\n<li>Create a Winter Wildlife Backyard Habitat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_animal_sanctuaries_profitable\"><\/span>Are animal sanctuaries profitable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you probably know, <b>nearly all animal sanctuaries are 501(c)(3) non-profit entities in the United States. Sanctuaries meet one of the few stated categories to be designated as a 501(c)(3) organization exempt from federal income tax: prevention of cruelty to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_money_running_an_animal_sanctuary\"><\/span>How do you make money running an animal sanctuary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Asking for in-kind donations, such as supplies, food for residents or visitors, tools, or other resources, can be a highly valuable way to free up some of your sanctuary&#8217;s budget, and if your organization is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit, you can offer tax-deductible donation receipts as an in-kind giving <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do you need a licence to run an animal sanctuary?How do local governments provide animal control?What are the 5 animal welfare Acts?What is the animal welfare Regulations Act 2018?How do you start a wild animal sanctuary?How do I set up an animal rescue?Why is animal control important?How do I register my pet&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24300"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24300"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24300\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}