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Pet Shop Program

Contact: Esther Wegman, Program Coordinator at esther.wegman@state.ma.us - (617) 626-1795

Little PuppyThe Division of Animal Health has the statutory responsibility to license all pet shops. Pet shop inspections are required for licensure and annual re-licensure of all Massachusetts pet shops.

Each establishment must meet facilities requirements outlined in 330 CMR 12.00 in order to receive a license. These requirements are in place to protect the health of the animals, as well as that of the visiting public and the employees who work in these shops.