1. Conditions for keeping a dog
（1）Have legal identification or a legally established entity;
（2）Have full civil capacity;
（3）Have a fixed residence (refers to owned property or rented residence for more than six months);
（4）Live alone in the household (refers to non-shared property or sole rental);
（5）Have a dedicated place and safety protection facilities (for unit dog keeping).

2. Application materials
（1）Dog-keeping registration form;
（2）Copy of ID card or unit registration certificate;
（3）Copy of property ownership certificate or lease contract or proof from the neighborhood committee showing residence in a fixed residence for more than six months;
（4）Unit introduction letter and copy of handler’s ID (for unit dog keeping);
（5）Three 1-inch photos of the dog’s head; one 3-inch full-body photo of the dog;
（6）Blind persons raising guide dogs or physically disabled persons raising assistance dogs should provide a disability certificate;
（7）Those raising neutered dogs should submit a neutering certificate provided by the institution that performed the neutering surgery.