What Mississippi 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; some websites claim a state license exists, but none was found.
Vets only
The law covers only veterinarians: 10 days after written notice by certified mail. A non-vet kennel is not covered, so ask an attorney before rehoming an unclaimed pet.
Required
Dogs 3 months and older must be vaccinated.
Statutes were read on FindLaw and the Board of Animal Health site, not the official code.
Sources: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-39-89 Miss. Code Ann. § 41-53-1
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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