What Florida law says about licensing a boarding kennel or daycare, pets nobody picks up, and rabies. Checked November 2, 2026.
No state license
No state license. Check with your county or city.
Covers kennels
A pet left at a boarding kennel more than 10 days after written notice to the owner's last known address may be turned over to the nearest humane society or dog pound. Certified mail is not required.
Required
Dogs 4 months and older must be vaccinated by a vet.
Sources: Fla. Stat. § 705.19 Fla. Stat. § 828.30
Facts, not legal advice. Laws change, and your county or city may have its own kennel permit: call them before you rely on any of this.
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