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Pet Shops
Licensing and permit payments are processed with the Department of Customer Service, located in the Clerk’s Office, Racine City Hall Room 103.
Environmental Health Division office hours: Tuesday, 8 – 10am; Wednesday, 2 – 4pm; or by appointment call 262-636-9203.
Pet Shop Licensing
The City of Racine Public Health Department – Environmental Health Division annually inspects and licenses pet shops in order to ensure the well-being of the animals and the people who purchase the animals.
Pet shops are regulated solely by Racine Municipal Code, and are defined as a person or corporation that sells any animals which will be kept by others for pleasure. However, a person selling only animals which he/she has bred and raised is not considered a pet shop.
The following is required for licensing:
- Complete the required application for license.
- Review the appropriate section of the Racine Municipal Code: Municipal Code Chapter 22, Article IV
- Complete and submit a business plan, including details regarding what types of animals will be sold and how those animals will be cared for.
- Pay the one-time pre-inspection/application fee. This must be paid before any site visits will be conducted.
- A pre-inspection of the facility must occur. All pre-inspections must be scheduled at least two (2) weeks in advance. Any violations found during the pre-inspection must be corrected pursuant to applicable state and local requirements prior to issuance of the license.If a follow-up inspection is deemed necessary, it must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
- Pay the license fee. The licensing year runs from July 1 through June 30, and the license fee must be paid annually before July 1 to avoid penalties.It is the responsibility of establishment operators to ensure licenses are paid on-time.
If you have questions or would like more information
Environmental Health Division
PublicHealth@CityofRacine.org
262-636-9203
