A. Animal housing facilities shall be provided the animals, shall be structurally sound, shall be maintained in good repair, and shall be designed to protect the animals from injury and restrict the entry of other animals.

B. Each animal shall be provided with adequate floor space to allow such animal to turn about freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a comfortable normal position.

C. Any electrical power shall be supplied in conformance with applicable electrical codes adequate to supply heating and lighting as may be required by this chapter.

D. Water shall be supplied at sufficient pressure and quantity to clean indoor housing facilities and enclosures of debris and excreta.

E. Suitable food and bedding shall be provided and stored in facilities adequate to provide protection against infestation or contamination by insects or rodents.

F. Refrigeration shall be provided for the protection of perishable foods.

G. Provision shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes, bedding, dead animals and debris. Disposal facilities shall be so provided and operated as to minimize vermin infestation, odors and disease hazards.

H. Washroom facilities, including sinks and toilets, with hot and cold water, shall be conveniently available to maintain cleanliness among animal caretakers and for the purpose of washing utensils and equipment.

I. Sick, diseased or injured animals shall be separated from those appearing healthy and normal and if for sale, shall be removed from display and sale or adoption and kept in isolation quarters with adequate ventilation to keep from contaminating well animals.

J. There shall be an employee or keeper on duty at all times during business hours whose responsibility shall be the care and supervision of the animals in that shop or department held for sale, adoption or display.

K. An employee, keeper or owner shall make provision to feed, water and do the necessary cleaning of animals. Adult dogs and cats shall be fed and watered no less than twice every twenty-four hours, puppies and kittens more often.

L. No person shall misrepresent an animal to a consumer in any way.

M. No person shall knowingly give for adoption or sell a sick or injured animal without disclosing the sickness or injury to the adopter or purchaser.

N. Animals which are caged, closely confined or restrained shall be permitted daily exercise for an appropriate length of time, as determined by their size, age and species, in a yard or area suitable for that purpose. (Ord. 2955 Att. A, 2015)