Commercial Pet Breeder Permit

Individuals involved in or planning to participate in breeding as a business, occupation, or profession must obtain a commercial pet breeder permit. This includes male animals used for stud service, for which a fee is charged. An annual inspection of the property will confirm it is suitable for the applied permit.

Before you begin

By Mail

Step 1.Download the commercial pet breeder permit application.

You can download and print out a copy the commercial pet breeder permit application form(PDF, 120KB), or call the Ombudsman's Office at 803-929-6000 and request an application.

Step 2.Mail the application, additional document copies and payment.

Mail your completed application with a copy of your business license and proof of pet licenses and vaccination, if applicable, to:

Richland County Animal Care
400 Powell Rd.
Columbia, South Carolina 29203

During the inspection

The officer will look for the following:

  • The enclosure or other area(s) where the pets are kept is constructed so that the pets housed there will be adequately and comfortably kept in any season of the year;
  • The enclosure or other area(s) where the pets are kept is able to be easily cleaned and sanitized, and kept clean and free from buildup of feces, filth, mud, and debris;
  • Every pet on the premises has constant access to a clean and fresh water supply and an adequate amount of food appropriate to maintain each pet's normal condition of health;
  • The premises must be set up to prevent confined pets from escaping or stray animals and the public from obtaining entrance.

Commercial Pet Breeder Permit

Fee

$105.32 plus pet license fees

Requirements

  1. County pet licenses for all pets over four months old.
  2. County business license.
  3. Verify property location is zoned for business.

Pet License Specialist

803-929-6000

Related Pages

Animal Services

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