(A) All pet shops, as defined herein, including pet shops run in conjunction with another holding facility, shall, in addition to the other requirements of this subchapter, comply with the following minimum standards.
(1) All animals shall be kept in a clean and sanitary manner appropriate for that species. All food and water containers shall be removable for daily cleaning, and secured within the enclosure in a secure manner to prevent spillage.
(2) Temperature of the shop shall be maintained at a level that is healthful for every species of animal in the shop. Proper ventilation shall be maintained to keep the atmosphere free of unreasonable odors.
(3) All cages and enclosures are to be of a non-porous material for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be of sufficient size for that occupying animal to have room to stand, turn, stretch, and lie down in a natural position.
(4) All animals under three months of age are to be fed at least three times per 24 hours. Food for all animals shall be appropriate for the age, species, and condition of that animal.
(5) Each bird must have sufficient room to sit on a perch. Perches shall be placed horizontal to each other in the same cage. Cages must be cleaned every day and disinfected when birds are sold or otherwise transferred. Parrots and other large birds shall show their point of origin as required by the United States Department of Agriculture and/or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(6) Birds of differing sizes and species are to be kept separately caged.
(7) All animals must be fed, watered, and all cages cleaned daily, including Sundays, holidays, and any other day the pet shop is not open.
(8) Records shall be kept showing each animals point of origin and no animals may be housed or sold that are inherently dangerous under KRS 65.877. Records must be kept showing sale or placement of each animal.
(B) Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties herein. Facilities shall be subject to inspection upon request by the ACO during reasonable hours.
(Ord. KOC 04-840-184, passed 11-2-2004; Ord. KOC 12-840-138, passed 9-4-2012; Ord. KOC 19-840-504, passed 5-7-2019)
Penalty, see § 90.99