Livingston, Montana

Sec. 4-1. – Definitions.

“Kennel” means a place where dogs are bred or looked after.

Sec. 4-26. – Dog kennels or cattery.

A. A person, firm or corporation may maintain a dog kennel or cattery upon proper application, compliance with zoning requirements and approval for a non-transferable license from the City. A “kennel” or “cattery” includes any premises or property of any kind or description where more than two (2) female dogs or cats are kept for breeding purposes, or where more than one (1) litter of pups or kittens are kept for purposes of sale. As a condition of receiving a license, the kennel or cattery shall be inspected annually by the animal control officer. To maintain the license, the kennel or cattery shall provide proper and adequate shelter, bedding, food and water for the animals, vaccinations and veterinary care and shall keep the animal area sanitary, i.e. remove feces on a daily basis. The fee for said inspection shall be set by resolution.

B. A kennel or cattery license may be suspended or revoked for failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter by filing a civil complaint with the City Court.

C. It shall be unlawful and punishable as a civil offense to operate a kennel or cattery without a City business license.