(A) Compliance. All pet shops, as defined herein, including pet shops operating in conjunction with another holding facility, shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section.
(B) Standards. There shall be available hot water at a minimum temperature of 140°F for washing cages and disinfecting them and cold water easily accessible to all parts of the shop. Fresh water will be available to all species at all times. Containers are to be cleaned and disinfected each day. All water containers shall be mounted so the animal cannot turn them over and be removable for cleaning.
(C) Room temperature. The room temperature of the shop shall be maintained at a level that is healthful for every species of animals kept in the shop.
(D) Cages and enclosures. All cages and enclosures are to be of a nonporous material for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be of sufficient size that any animal will have room to stand, turn and stretch out to its full length.
(E) Feeding. All animals under three months old are to be fed at least three times per 24 hours. Animals over three months old should be fed once every 24 hours. Food for all animals shall be served in a clean dish so mounted that the animals cannot readily tip it over nor defecate or urinate therein.
(F) Birds. 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 cages must be disinfected when birds are sold. Parrots and other large birds shall have separate cages from smaller birds.
(G) Bedding. There shall be sufficient clean, dry bedding to meet the needs of each individual animal.
(H) Fish. The temperature of water in which fish are kept shall be maintained at a constant temperature that is healthful.
(I) General watering and sanitation requirements. All animals must be watered and cages cleaned everyday, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
(Ord. passed 7-25-2000) Penalty, see § 91.99