Animal Licensing

About Animal Licensing

The City of Burnsville encourages all animal owners to support and promote responsible pet ownership through the purchase of a license.  Recent changes have eliminated the one-year license and required a two-year license for both dogs and cats.

Burnsville's license requirements are now consistent with neighboring communities.  The license is an easy and low-cost way to protect your pet and others.

License Information

Dogs and cats over four months of age, residing in Burnsville, must be licensed.  Owners must provide proof of current rabies vaccination for the animal and the pet must wear a current license tag at all times.  The license allows for the safe return of the pet and, in the event of a bite, the quick prognosis of a rabies threat.

Applications & Discounts

License applications are available in the Permits and Licenses page of this web site or at American Boarding Kennels, the Burnsville Police Department, and area veterinarians. 

Discounts on license fees are offered to owners who have their pet spayed or neutered.  A two-year license is $20-spayed/neutered, or $30-non-spayed/neutered.

Additional Information

Animal Control

If you have questions on animal control issues or to report a stray cat or dog problem, please contact the Burnsville Animal Control Office at American Boarding Kennels, 1102 East Highway 13, 952-894-DOGS (3647). 

Impound Hours

Impounded pets are available for pick-up at American Boarding Kennels Monday-Friday from 8 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 pm.

Pet Restraint

As a reminder, no animals are allowed to "run at large".  All animals, including both dogs and cats, must be kept under restraint at all times.  Restraint is defined as on a leash or otherwise physically controlled by a human when it is not on the owner's property or other property by permission.  Pet owners are encouraged to keep their pets on their own property by using suitable fencing, kennels, pens, well-secured leashes or chains.

Pet Nuisance

Owners are required to prevent their animals from being a nuisance to others.  This includes both dogs and cats.  A nuisance can be habitual or frequent animal noises such as barking, crying or howling, fighting with other animals, killing wildlife, or damaging or destroying public or private property.