Starting a Pet Shop Business | SBA.gov

Starting a Pet Shop Business | SBA.gov: "lthough most retail pet shops are exempt from regulations established in the
Animal Welfare Act, APHIS inspects the wholesale dealers that supply pet
shops. APHIS also regulates
specific business activities that pertain to the sale of animals,
including pet wholesalers, pet breeders, laboratory animal dealers and
breeders, animal brokers, exotic animal dealers, and wild animal
dealers. According to APHIS, any
person participating in regulated business activities, must have a valid Class
A (breeder), Class B (broker), or Class C (exhibitor) license .

If you are unsure if your business activities fall under federal
regulations, you can visit the APHIS website to obtain a license
and registration kit. Based on
the information you supply, the APHIS will decide whether your business
should be licensed, registered, or both."



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