This document will
address animal care standards for small mammals, reptiles, birds and aquatics.
Not exact matches
It
addresses five pillars of
care — which go beyond the basic physical necessities for
animals of food, water and shelter — by including specific
standards for behavioral well - being, such as socialization, enrichment and exercise.
While a number of other canine welfare programs
address basic physical needs and genetic health, Canine
Care Certified goes above and beyond those programs by also providing detailed
standards in critically important areas of
animal behavior, including socialization.
This law, passed in 2010, put Delaware in the forefront of shelter
standards in the country by ensuring that shelters provide proper veterinary
care to
animals, take reasonable steps to increase the likelihood of
animal adoption, make it easier for owners to find lost pets, and
address euthanasia procedures and methods.
PLC is focused on
addressing current and future issues facing the pet industry, including threats from overzealous government regulation, through initiatives such as creating clear
animal - breeding
standards, as well as
animal care guidelines for retailers.