Paws on the Doors comes to the Maldon District
Published on Tuesday, 25th March 2025
There is fantastic news for pet lovers as Maldon District Council has adopted the new Paws on the Doors scheme.
In 2018 the Government introduced licensing regulations, and a star rating scheme for animal establishments. These regulations apply to dog breeders, kennels, catteries, doggy daycare, home boarding for dogs, horse riding establishments, businesses selling animals and those using animals for exhibition.
Now, from the people that launched Scores on the Doors (Food Hygiene ratings) for eating establishments, a new website has been launched called Paws on the Doors (www.animal-licensing.uk).
Paws on the Doors will enable pet lovers to make informed decisions when selecting kennels, pet boarding and a whole host of other pet services just like they currently do when choosing where to eat! Rather than rely on word of mouth, the new website will enable consumers to search across council boundaries, check that operators are legitimately licensed and find out what star rating they have.
The information on the Paws on the Doors website is provided directly from the Licensing departments in local councils and is presented in an easy to navigate website: www.animal-licensing.uk
Councillor Kevin Lagan, Chairman of Maldon District Council, said, “I have no doubt that Paws on the Doors will not only improve animal welfare by improving consumer choice but will also promote local businesses who work hard to keep their welfare standards high”.
“I’m also delighted that we are one of the first Councils to come on board with the scheme. Maldon is only the second Council in Essex to adopt Paws on the Doors and I hope that it will make a real difference for our furry friends.”
Paul Hiscoe, Managing Director of Animal Insight said, “We are confident that Paws on the Doors will have a massive impact on animal welfare, as the scheme will encourage businesses to achieve the top ratings so as to attract pet owners across the country, exactly as Scores on the Doors dramatically improved compliance to Food Hygiene regulations when it was launched”.
Many more councils will be adding their data to the site over the next few weeks and months as the scheme rolls out across England.
Pictured are (left to right)
Doug Wilkinson, Chief Executive
Councillor Kevin Lagan, Chairman of the Council with Piper
Ione Brownlie, Animal Licensing Officer
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