Laws and Regulations
- Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act
- Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Regulations
- Dog and Cat Purchase Protection Act
Frequently Asked Questions About the Program
Who needs to be Licensed? Brochure
Map of Inspection Areas
New License Applications
*A pre-inspection is required before a new license can be issued.
- Commercial Dog or Cat Breeder
- Boarding Kennel
- Pet Shop or Pet Dealer
- Animal Control or Animal Shelter
- Animal Rescue
Information and Forms for Licensees
- Emergency Veterinary Care Plan Example
- Veterinary Care Plan Example
- Record of Acquisition and Disposition Examples
Information on Spaying and Neutering
Information for Counties, Cities or Villages Licensing Dogs or Cats
File a Formal Complaint Against an Operation: Call 402-471-6832.
Under NDA’s Commercial Dog and Cat Program, inspectors follow state rules and regulations to determine whether animal control facilities, animal rescues, animal shelters, boarding kennels, commercial dog and cat breeders, dealers and pet shops are in compliance with Nebraska’s Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act. Although the Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act requires inspections to be conducted at least once every 24 months, most facilities are inspected more frequently. Inspection reports are available here.