What New Mexico 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
After the boarding agreement ends, a pet not reclaimed within 10 days of notice by registered or certified mail is abandoned. You may turn it over to animal control, a pound, or a shelter.
Required
Dogs over 3 months must be vaccinated.
The abandonment law was read on animallaw.info, not the official code.
Sources: NMSA 1978, § 77-1-17 7.4.2.8 NMAC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | No state license | Covers kennels | Required |
| Arizona | State license | Covers kennels | Required |
| Colorado | State license | Vets only | Local rules |
| Oklahoma | No state license | Vets only | Required |
| Texas | No state license | Vets only | Required |
| Utah | No state license | Vets only | Local rules |
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