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Type 2 Animal Handling Business

Last Updated August 20, 2024

In order to conduct the second-class animal handling business as a business, it is necessary to submit a notification of the second-class animal handling business.
Please notify Health Sanitation Division, Health and Welfare Center, where the breeding facility is located.

Type 2 Animal Handling Business

Type 2 Animal Handling Business
IndustryContents of BusinessExample of applicable vendors
TransferNon-profit, transfer activities, etc.Non-profit animal welfare organizations engaged in transfer activities, etc.
StorageNon-profit, animal care businessNon-profit animal welfare organizations, etc. that keep and keep animals
LendingNon-profit lending of animalsOrganizations that lend guide dogs, etc.
TrainingNon-profit, animal custody trainingOrganizations that provide training for guide dogs, etc.
ExhibitionNon-profit, showing animals (including contact, etc.)Non-profit park exhibitions, etc.

Target animals: Mammals, birds, reptiles (excluding experimental animals, livestock animals, etc.)

Checkpoints for whether or not it falls under the Type 2 Animal Handling Business

1 There must be a breeding facility (*1)
2. Non-profitability
3 Handling a certain number of animals (*2)

 ※1 Breeding facilities
   Oh, it is said that it is "facility that can be classified as part to be used for human residence", and in addition to having dedicated buildings, rooms, etc., in cages, etc.
     Including those that are classified.
   B. It is said that "excluding facilities that are temporarily entrusted and kept for breeding and storage." For example, members of animal welfare organizations, etc., at each home.
     It does not correspond to breeding facilities when temporary custody is performed.
   (C) When a facility with the registration of the first-class animal handling business performs the same type as the first-class animal handling business as the second-class animal handling business,
     You don't need to submit a report.

 ※Types and Numbers of Major Animals
    Total number of large animals and specified animals = 3 or more
    Total number of medium-sized animals = 10 or more
    Total number of small animals = 50 or more

Major types of animals
ClassificationMain target animals
MammalsLargeSpecific animals such as cattle, deer, horses, donkeys, wild boars, pigs, goats, etc.
Medium-sizedDogs, cats, Raccoon Dog, foxes, rabbits, etc.
Small sizeRats, squirrels, etc.
BirdsLargeSpecific animals such as ostrich, vines, peacocks, flamingos, large birds of prey, etc.
Medium-sizedDucks, chickens, gachoes, pheasants, etc.
Small sizePigeons, pigeons, mandarin ducks, etc.
ReptileLargeSpecific animals
Medium-sizedSnake (approximately 1m or more in length), iguana, sea turtle, etc.
Small sizeSnakes (total length of less than 1m), mots, etc.

When handling multiple types, the sum is added even below the large, medium, and small standards, and if it is higher than the smaller standard, it falls under the Type 2 Animal Handling Business.
Example: Large + medium = 10 or more, large + medium + small + small = 50 or more.

Matters to be observed by Class 2 Animal Handling Companies

In order to ensure the proper breeding of the animals to be bred, the necessary facilities are provided in the breeding facility, and it is mandatory to prevent escape, secure a clean breeding environment, and prevent noise.
In addition, from June 1, 2020, a second-class animal handler that transfers dogs and cats is required to keep books on animals (preserved for 5 years).
For details, please refer to the Ministry of the Environment website (outside site).

Application location

The contact point will be Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division, where the breeding facilities are located.
We do not accept applications by mail or other means.

Notification fee

There is no charge.

Notification procedures

Notification of each type of business is required.
[required documents]
1 Type 2 Animal Handling Business registration form (Form No. 11-4) (PDF: 140KB)
  Two copies are required for each type of business.
  One copy will return the reception stamp after seal. Please refer to "Remarks" on the back of the application form.
  "Transfer" and "Lending" also require a method of implementing the Type 2 Animal Handling Business (Form No. 11 4 separate paragraph) (PDF: 184KB).

2 Certificate of entry (in the case of a corporation), driver's license, health insurance card, resident certificate, my number card, etc. (in the case of an individual)

3 A sketch of the vicinity of the breeding facility

4 Floor plan of breeding facilities (specify the layout of facilities, etc. in (1) to (15) below)
  ※If you apply for registration of multiple industries at the same time, create an application for each industry.
   Please submit one copy of the common attached documents (2-4 above).
(1) Cages, etc. (facilities such as cages, baskets, aquariums, etc.) used for breeding or storage of animals
(2) Lighting equipment (excluding breeding facilities that do not require such equipment, such as operating hours only during the day)
(3) Water supply facilities
(4) Drainage facilities
(5) Cleaning equipment (washing tanks for cleaning breeding facilities, equipment, animals, etc.)
(6) Disinfection equipment (disinfectant spraying equipment for disinfecting breeding facilities, equipment, etc.)
(7) Waste collection equipment for waste such as waste and residue
(8) Temporary storage of animal corpses
(9) Food storage facilities
(10) Cleaning facilities
(11) Air conditioning equipment (excluding outdoor facilities)
(12) Light shielding equipment
(13) Training grounds (limited to those that conduct training at breeding facilities)
(14) Thermometer
(15) Hygrometer (when keeping and storing dogs and cats)

5 Floor plan / elevation view showing the scale of cages, etc. (only when breeding or storing dogs or cats)   

Monitoring of the animal handling business

We may conduct monitoring of the second-class animal handling business.
At the time of entry, we will confirm compliance matters etc.

Contact information

Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division, the ward where the breeding facilities are located
Yokohama Animal Protection Center (045-471-2111)

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Inquiries to this page

Animal Protection Center, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department

Telephone: 045-471-2111

Telephone: 045-471-2111

Fax: 045-471-2133

Email address: ir-douai@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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