Kansas Pet Law FAQs

• Q: Is It Illegal To Have A Dog Fighting Contest? What If I Am Just Watching?
  A: Under Kansas law, all dog fighting activities, including attending, is illegal. You may not cause, for amusement or gain, any dog to fight with another dog, permit … More
• Q: Do I Need To Get A License If I Want To Open A Pet Shop?
  A: Yes. Any person who wants to open a pet shop, pound, or animal shelter must first obtain a commissioner who is authorized to grant licenses. You cannot operate any of … More
• Q: How Do I Know If I Will Get The License?
  A: Kansas law does explicitly state what criteria are required to get a license, but it does state some potentially disqualifying facts. Some of these include, any … More
• Q: Can I Be Stopped From Selling Or Giving Away As A Gift An Exotic Animal Such As A Poisonous Snake?
  A: Possibly. Officials have the discretion to prevent the sale of gift of certain animals if they present a hazard to human health safety, or animal health or safety.
• Q: Am I Allowed To Breed Animals For Personal Rather Than For Commerical Use?
  A: As a hobby breeder, you are allowed to breed animals in your own time, but, you must first obtain a hobby breeder license.
• Q: My Neighbor's Dog Had Puppies And I Want To Buy Them So I Can Sell Them In My Pet Store. Is This Ok?
  A: No. You cannot purchase animals for the purpose of resale if the seller does not have the proper license.
• Q: Do I Need To Have My Dog Spayed Or Neutered If I Want To Adopt It?
  A: If you are adopting an animal from a pound, humane society, or animal shelter, the animal must be spayed or neutered, or you must agree to do so within six months. So, … More
• Q: Can I Occassionally Let My Hogs Roam Away From My Farm Land?
  A: No. It is illegal to let your hogs and other farm animals roam freely. If the animal is discovered, then local officials are authorized to take custody of the animal, … More
• Q: Can I Keep A Stray Animal If One Enters Onto My Land?
  A: If an animal causes damage onto your land, then you can hold the animal in order to make sure that you are paid for the damages. If you can not find the owner of the … More
• Q: A Cow Strayed Onto My Land, Can I Keep It?
  A: Any person may take up any stray found upon his premises, or upon any public land and that person must report it to the sheriff of the county in which the stray is … More
• Q: What Will The Sheriff Do When I Report A Stray Animal?
  A: The sheriff will notify the state livestock commissioner and the owners of all registered brands found on the stray animal. If the sheriff and the livestock … More

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