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All primary enclosures for animals shall conform to the following requirements.
(A) Primary enclosures shall be constructed and maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury, to contain them and to keep out predators.
(B) Primary enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to enable the animals to remain dry and clean.
(1) When constructed for animals other than birds, primary enclosures shall have floors of either solid construction with an impermeable surface or wire mesh with spaces between the wire mesh smaller than the pads of the animals confined therein and of a sufficient thickness to support the weight of each animal without bending.
(2) At all times, litter pans containing litter must be provided for kittens and cats.
(3) Birds must be kept in cages having removable metal or impermeable bottoms of adequate size.
(C) Primary enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space to allow each species of animal to turn about freely and to stand, sit and lie in a normal position.
(D) Each animal, except fish and birds, housed in a primary enclosure shall be provided a minimum square footage of floor space equal to the mathematical square of the sum of the length of the animal in inches as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail, plus six inches, expressed in square feet (for example, a dog 30 inches long, plus six inches equals 36 inches; square equals 36 inches by 36 inches, or three feet by three feet equals nine square feet).
(1) Bird density must be decreased depending on the number of birds housed in cages, provided that each cage shall be of sufficient size and dimensions to enable each bird confined therein an amount of perch space as follows.
Bird Type | Minimum Perch Length Per Bird |
Cockatiels | 5 inches |
Finches | 3 inches |
Macaws and cockatoos | 10 inches |
Parakeets | 4 inches |
Parrots | 9 inches |
(2) Consideration of space shall also be dependent on size and species of animal as to what the minimum space requirements are for proper health and husbandry based on American Humane Association standards or recommendations.
(E) Primary enclosures and parts thereof shall be constructed of durable materials capable of being easily and properly cleaned and disinfected.
(F) Primary enclosures in the pet shop must be located in such a way as to meet the following conditions:
(1) Provide for maximum comfort and to satisfy known and established needs;
(2) Provide protection from extreme environmental changes;
(3) Prevent undue direct or disturbing physical contact with the general public;
(4) Protect from excessive heat caused by exposure to the sun; and
(5) Be out of drafts.
(G) Display of any animal in its primary enclosure, whether in a shop or in an outside exterior display window may occur only at the rear of the windowed space, out of drafts and if protected from excessive heat caused by exposure to sun.
(Prior Code, § 90.088) (Ord. 98-24, passed 7-6-1998) Penalty, see § 90.999
Animals housed in the same primary enclosure shall be maintained in compatible groups, with the following additional restrictions.
(A) Any animal exhibiting a vicious disposition or propensity shall be adequately housed in a separate and secure enclosure sufficient to protect other animals, the general public and employees of animal facilities.
(B) Dogs shall not be housed in the same enclosure with cats, nor shall dogs or cats be housed in the same primary enclosure with any other species of animals.
(C) Animals under quarantine or treatment for a communicable disease shall be separated from other animals in such a manner as to minimize dissemination of the disease.
(Prior Code, § 90.089) (Ord. 98-24, passed 7-6-1998) Penalty, see § 90.999
(A) Each animal shall be observed daily by the animal caretaker in charge or the caretaker’s representative. Sick, diseased, injured, lame or blind animals shall be provided with proper veterinary care or humanely disposed of.
(B) Any person operating or employed at a pet shop who observes an animal which the person suspects of being rabid, or which has bitten someone, shall immediately notify the city’s animal control and isolate the animal(s) from contact with other animals and pet shop customers for a period of ten days, unless examined and released by written statement of a licensed veterinarian, and then only at the discretion of the Director of the division.
(C) Programs of disease prevention and control shall be established and maintained, including the following:
(1) Appointment of a consulting licensed veterinarian whose name and telephone number shall be posted in a conspicuous place easily accessible to all personnel;
(2) Prompt examination and treatment of any animals suspected of being sick or injured by a veterinarian or other person qualified and experienced in the care and treatment of the species concerned;
(3) Segregation of any apparently sick or injured animal to a separate area as provided for by § 90.104(C) of this code; and
(4) Disposal of sick or injured animals by humane euthanasia when appropriate.
(D) The establishment shall have a sign or signs posted, clearly and prominently visible, which inform citizens of sanitation provisions to be utilized prior to and after handling animals to prevent the spread of communicable diseases between animals. The recommended wording shall be “to prevent the spreading of disease to animals, sanitation provisions are available. Please ask before handling animals.” Sign size should be eight and one-half inches by 11 inches with at least three-eighths inch high lettering.
(Prior Code, § 90.090) (Ord. 98-24, passed 7-6-1998) Penalty, see § 90.999
MINIMUM GROOM SHOP STANDARDS
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