Boone County, KY Animal Ordinances: Pet Store Rules (2026)

36, any commercial animal establishment, a category broad enough to reach pet shops, must hold a Commercial Animal Establishment License issued by the Director of Animal Services. The license runs from July 1 through June 30 and must be renewed every year. 37 sets the operating standards: cages must let each animal stand, sit, lie and turn around without touching the walls or another animal; dog and cat enclosures get cleaned with hot water, disinfectant and detergent daily, including holidays; food and water are supplied fresh daily; and a veterinarian must treat sick or injured animals.

37(I) requires a veterinary medical exam and a negative stool test for parasites such as giardia, coccidia or campylobacter. If a puppy later tests positive for parvovirus, canine coronavirus, distemper, Bordetella, giardia or campylobacter, the store must post a public warning notice for two weeks and tell the Animal Services Department within 24 hours. 37(K) requires a written pre-sale disclosure of the purchase price, any financing interest rate, the animal's full medical history, and the breeder's name, city, state and license number. 39 for a chapter violation or a failure to meet these standards. These rules bind only the unincorporated county; Florence, Union and Walton license pet stores under their own municipal codes.