Primary enclosures.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

Primary enclosures for dogs and cats must meet the following minimum requirements: (a) (2) Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they: (i) Have no sharp points or edges that could injure the dogs and cats; (ii) Protect the dogs and cats from injury; (iii) Contain the dogs and cats securely; (iv) Keep other animals from entering the enclosure; (v) Enable the dogs and cats to remain dry and clean; (vi) Provide shelter and protection from extreme temperatures and weather conditions that may be uncomfortable or hazardous to all the dogs and cats; (vii) Provide sufficient shade to shelter all the dogs and cats housed in the primary enclosure at one time; (viii) Provide all the dogs and cats with easy and convenient access to clean food and water; (ix) Enable all surfaces in contact with the dogs and cats to be readily cleaned and sanitized in accordance with § 3.11(b) of this subpart, or be replaceable when worn or soiled; (x) Have floors that are constructed in a manner that protects the dogs' and cats' feet and legs from injury, and that, if of mesh or slatted construction, do not allow the dogs' and cats' feet to pass through any openings in the floor; (xi) Provide sufficient space to allow each dog and cat to turn about freely, to stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable, normal position, and to walk in a normal manner; and (xii) If the suspended floor of a primary enclosure is constructed of metal strands, the strands must either be greater than (b) (i) Ea

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 3.6