If you wish to keep animals in an animal shelter, boarding kennel or similar facility, you must apply for a permit from your competent veterinary authority before starting the activity.

The competent authority will decide whether to issue the permit within four months of receiving the application. This period may be extended by up to two months depending on the scope and difficulty of the examination of the conditions for granting the permit. You should therefore allow sufficient time for the permit to be issued before commencing your activity.

You may only commence your activity once you have received the permit.