NY S08510

Establishes the "NYS Safe Pet Boarding Act" requiring all animal boarding kennels, including doggy day cares, to obtain an annual license from the Department of Agriculture and Markets for a $150 fee

Mandates pre-licensing inspections and annual inspections of all facilities, with unannounced inspections permitted based on complaints; facilities must correct violations within 10 days or 72 hours for severe threats

Requires staff training within 60 days of employment on humane handling, infectious diseases, sanitation, and animal cruelty, with annual refresher training and documentation maintained for three years

Sets specific facility standards including temperature maintenance between 60-80°F, ammonia levels below 2 parts per million, sound levels below 85 decibels, and isolation areas for sick animals

Imposes civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 per violation and authorizes license denial, suspension, or revocation for non-compliance; exempts veterinary practices from the requirements