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Pet Business Program
We regulate pet businesses such as pet shops, pet daycares, pet grooming facilities, mobile pet grooming facilities, animal shelters, poultry retailers and pet food retailers.
Our mission is to protect and enhance the health and well-being of humans and animals through inspections, permits, and educational resources that support our pet businesses in preventing zoonotic diseases.
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/petbusiness
Pet Business Office Hours
Pet Business
Office Hours
Insights, Updates and Ask the Inspector
Join the Pet Business Program for monthly office hours to ask questions about pets and pet businesses in King County and learn about the latest in pet news. Office hours are the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 pm.
The next meeting is: Thursday, April 24, 7 pm to 8 pm.
Let us know what topics you want us to cover in this short survey.
Pet business permits in King County: What you need to know
Guide for owners and operators of pet-related businesses (21.6 MB)
Before starting a pet business, you'll need to familiarize yourself with local and state regulations regarding permitting, licensing, zoning, sanitation, and animal welfare.
In this guide, you'll find information on getting the proper permits, designing your space, and creating a business plan that supports the health and safety of you, your staff, and the animals.
Pet business permits: How to get started
Learn how to get a new pet business permit or submit plans for a new pet business in King County.
Resources for pet business owners
Resources to support pet businesses owners in their efforts to create healthy and sanitary conditions for humans and animals in their business.
Permit suspension and unpermitted operator notices
View notices about permit suspensions and unpermitted vendors, and sign up to receive alerts.
Board of Health resources
- King County Board of Health Title 8: Zoonotic Disease Prevention (322 KB)
- The King County Board of Health approves all permit fees. See King County Board of Health Title 2: Officers and Administration (451 KB) for more information about the fees or access a current fee schedule.