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Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
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Department AC. Agriculture and Rural Development |
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Animal Industry Division |
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Chapter Regulation No. 151. Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters |
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Part 3. FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS |
Section 285.151.25. Primary enclosures.
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(1) A primary enclosure shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the dogs and cats from injury, to contain them, to keep predators out and enable dogs and cats to remain dry and clean.
(2) A primary enclosure shall provide sufficient space to allow each dog and cat to turn about freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a comfortable normal position. Where the primary enclosure is used for more than 1 animal, a resting perch for each cat shall be provided.
(3) A primary enclosure shall be constructed and maintained so that dogs and cats kept therein have convenient access to clean food and water.
(4) The floors of a primary enclosure shall be constructed so as to protect the feet and legs of the dogs and cats from injury.
(5) Adequate litter shall be provided for cats.
(6) The number of dogs or cats in a primary enclosure shall not exceed a number which would prevent proper ventilation and sanitation.
(7) Female animals in estrus shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure as male animals.
History: 1979 AC.