Pet grooming service does not include incidental bathing or combing of pets as part of regular animal care performed at a pet shop, commercial kennel, pet daycare, animal shelters or grooming performed on an infrequent nonprofit basis for hobby or recreational purposes. Pet grooming service includes any self service dog washing business where the customer washes their own pets.
Public Health sends renewal applications to permitted businesses every January.īelow are descriptions of each type of business requiring a permit.
The permit period is from March 1 to February 28 (29) and must be renewed annually. In King County, Public Health - Seattle & King County (Public Health) permits and inspects animal shelters, commercial kennels, pet daycares, pet food retail businesses, pet grooming services, pet shops, satellite pet adoption facilities and poultry retailers.