how many dogs can you watch before you need a kennel license?
how many dogs can you watch before you need a kennel license?
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Check with your city/county. I found my answer online. You should probably be able to do the same.
I live in the western suburbs of Chicago and was unable to find anything in my county laws about kennels, but here is what it says in my city's rule book:
KENNEL OPERATOR: Any person who operates an establishment, other than a pound or animal shelter, where dogs and/or cats are maintained for boarding, training or similar purposes for a fee or compensation; or who sells, exchanges, or offers for adoption with or without charge dogs and/or cats which he has produced or raised. A person who owns or harbors three (3) or fewer female animals shall not be considered a kennel operator.
I confess this was not entirely helpful to me. What about male dogs? Could I have 10 of them and still not be considered a "kennel"?
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Call your city Animal Control office. They should be able to explain the rules.
Denver seems to have far less specific, easy-access info than where I live (Vermont, which has a limit of 5 dogs). I found these links, which may be helpful. I can't speak to the accuracy of the first one, but it seemed to have lots of details. http://www.kristalsellsdenver.com/den...
That all depends on your local city/state laws. Each area is different.