In 2025 the States of Guernsey approval to license all animal businesses ​

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Animals are protected from cruelty and mistreatment by the Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012.  (Press here to view this doc)

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This legislation protects animals from acts of violence and neglect and places a duty on owners to care for any animal that they keep on the basis of the five freedoms which are -

• FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST by access to a diet to maintain full health and vigour and free access to water.

• FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.

• FREEDOM FROM PAIN, INJURY OR DISEASE by prevention or by the provision of timely veterinary diagnosis and treatment.

• FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND DISTRESS by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

• FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOUR by providing sufficient space, environmental enrichment and companionship, whether that be of the animal's own kind, a compatible species, and especially in the case of dogs, human company.

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The States Veterinary Office has issued welfare codes on the care of the following animals: (Press on the animal to see each document)​

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• Cats

• Dogs

• Rabbits

• Guinea pigs

• Degus

• Gerbils

• Hamsters

• Rats

• Mice

• Pet birds

• Reptiles & amphibians 

• Chinchillas

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