More meetings were held in Parliament, the Guide Dogs Annual Awards took place, and the Government finally revealed its «Consultation on the review
of animal establishments licensing in England».
Section 8 - 10, «Kennels, pet shops and
other animal establishments - Licensing generally; exemption from requirement for individual animal licenses,» of Chapter 8, Animals, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
In addition to the public hearing required in order to determine an animal to be dangerous, and appeal from closure of
commercial animal establishments, Animal Control may conduct public hearings upon receipt of a written complaint, or at the discretion of the Director of Animal Control, regarding alleged violations of this Act or noncompliance with Animal Control orders, except for questions of damages.
Cats Protection says recommendations in a government review
of animal establishments will mean anyone operating a business selling pets will require a licence — marking a major step forward in improving feline welfare.
Animal Services also inspects and licenses
animal establishments and kennels
No person or entity shall operate a commercial
animal establishment without first obtaining a commercial animal establishment license.
The director shall implement a program of regular inspection of
all animal establishments required to be licensed under this Act.
Every person in the City of Albuquerque who owns animals, or owns, conducts, manages, or operates
any animal establishment must comply with the following:
Every female dog and cat in estrus or «heat» shall be confined by way of a solid barrier such as a wooden fence, inside the owner or attendant's home, or in a veterinary hospital or
animal establishment, in such a manner that another not neutered male of the same species can not come in contact with such dog or cat, except for intentional breeding purposes.
Permits are now required for
all animal establishments including shows, exhibitions, circuses, rodeos and the like.