FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

 If you have more than three (3) dogs you must contact the Town of Elizabeth at 303-646-4166 to apply for a kennel permit.

Town of Elizabeth Code 7-7-250, Kennel permit.

• (a) A kennel permit is required for a private kennel that consists of more than three (3) and less than eight (8) dogs of more than four (4) months of age, harbored on any premises, building or structure. Dogs are required to be licensed within the Town.
• (b) A permit shall be issued by the Town upon completion of an application containing the following information:
  • (1) Name and phone number of the applicant;
  • (2) Address of the kennel site;
  • (3) Copy of verification of Town dog licenses for all dogs;
  • (4) Veterinary information; and (5) Emergency contact number.
  • (c) Kennel permits may be revoked for cause by the Town Administrator; cause may include, but is not limited to, excessive nuisance complaints, a charge and conviction of cruelty to animals, excessive number of dogs or dogs being unlicensed.
• Kennel permits may be revoked for cause by the Town Administrator; cause may include, but is not limited to, excessive nuisance complaints, a charge and conviction of cruelty to animals, excessive number of dogs or dogs being unlicensed. 

For questions please contact the Town Clerk at 303-646-4166.