Kennel Licenses & Pet Requirements

Please Note:  
As of August 2019, the City of Burnsville no longer requires a City pet license.

The City issues two types of kennel licenses.

• Residential Hobby Kennel License (PDF application) 
  • Issues to households with 4-5 dogs, 6-10 cats or 6-10 ferrets
  • The application may be filled out and the fee paid at American Boarding Kennels (1102 Highway 13 E, Burnsville) or at the Burnsville Police Department (100 Civic Center Pkwy)
  • Two-year Residential Hobby Kennel licenses are issued in January of even-numbered years. Licenses expire on Dec. 31 of odd-numbered years.
• Commercial Kennel License
  • Issued to Commercial Kennel Operators
  • One-year Commercial Kennel Licenses must be renewed by Jan. 1 of each year.

Additional Information

While City pet licenses are no longer required, pet owners must still:

• City Code requirements for Animals Within City Limits
• Dogs, cats and ferrets over four (4) months of age must be current on rabies vaccinations and provide proof when required
• All dogs and cats must have some form of identification (tags, collars, microchips, etc.)

Resources

• Animal Control FAQs

Questions? We're happy to help.

Residential Hobby Kennel License

American Boarding Kennels
1102 Highway 13 E., Burnsville, MN 55337
952-894-DOGS (3647)

Or

Burnsville Police Department
100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337
952-895-4600

Commercial Kennel License

100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337
Email Licensing
952-895-4460

Animal Control

American Boarding Kennels
1102 Highway 13 E., Burnsville, MN 55337
952-894-DOGS (3647)