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Cats in Tennessee, United States: rules and travel

Tennessee: Licensing is by county. Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.

Many dog rules in Tennessee are set by counties, cities or towns, so check your local animal control.

The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules

Keeping rules

Rabies: Dogs must be vaccinated after 3 months of age and cats at 6 months (Tenn. Comp. R. and Regs. 1200-14-01-.33; T.C.A. 68-8-103, 68-8-106). A metal tag or other proof must be attached to the dog's collar. The table gives no interval.[1]

Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.

Sources

  1. animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)