What Montana 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.
No rule found
No abandonment law was found for kennels or vets. Ask an attorney before rehoming an unclaimed pet.
Not required statewide
Not required statewide; cities and counties set their own rules.
The license and abandonment answers are none-found findings, not confirmed by the state.
Sources: Montana Dept. of Livestock: Rabies MCA 7-23-2108
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.
| State | Kennel license | Pets nobody picks up | Rabies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | No state license | No rule found | Not required statewide |
| Idaho | No state license | Vets only | Local rules |
| North Dakota | No state license | Unclear | Local rules |
| South Dakota | No state license | Vets only | Local rules |
| Wyoming | No state license | Vets only | Local rules |
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