According to the HSUS report,» Smith's Kennel has a history of repeat USDA violations stretching back more than a decade, including citations for unsanitary conditions; dogs exposed to below - freezing temperatures or excessive heat without adequate shelter from the weather; dogs without
enough cage space to turn and move around freely; pest and rodent infestations; injured and bleeding dogs, dogs with loose, bloody stools who had not been treated by a vet, and much more.»
However, if adoption is not available for a healthy cat and the only option is euthanasia because an agency has too many cats, not
enough cage space, not enough money, not enough foster homes — then returning the cat to his environment should be considered.
Not exact matches
Battery
cages were the norm for egg - laying hens just a few years ago, but like gestation crates for sows — now banned in 9 states — chickens have an abysmal amount of room in battery
cages, barely
enough space to open up a wing.
One of the most popular things to do is to construct a
cage around the feeder with
spaces large
enough only for small birds.
Like perches, make sure there are not too many toys taking up too much open
space in the
cage, but that there are
enough toys replaced and changed out sufficiently to keep the bird mentally engaged and active.
Most puppies never eliminate where they usually sleep but, it is very important that the
cage / crate be without the bottom and be
space enough for the puppy to turn and lie down.
Be sure the
cage is large
enough to allow
space for a litterbox, food and water bowls, etc., and still allow your rabbit
enough room to stretch out completely.
The
space between the bars on a dwarf hamster
cage should be no more than 1/4 inch apart, a dimension that is really difficult to find on wire
cages that are large
enough.
Most of the
cages that are sold as «hamster
cages» are actually suitable for dwarf hamsters and don't provide
enough floor
space for the larger species of syrian hamster, or have components that aren't safe for a larger hamster.
Baby guinea pigs under two months of age may be small
enough to squeeze between this
space, so a
cage with a deeper pan that is too high for the babies to walk out of will help keep your guinea pigs securely inside until they are large
enough to reach the bars and not be able to squeeze out at the same time.
They don't have
enough cages or surgery
space.
The cat must have a minimum of 4 square feet of
space; is not less than 24» high; has
enough room to stand, lie down, turn around and stretch without touching the sides or top of the
cage.
These dogs were in a wire
cage with only
enough space for each to stand up in.
This makes most wire
cages a less suitable option for dwarf and Chinese hamsters since it is difficult to find such a
cage that also provides a large
enough living
space for the hamster.
You should also consider whether the
cage is large
enough to give your hamster
enough space and prevent boredom, safe
enough to avert injury, secure
enough to prevent your hamster escaping, easy to clean, well ventilated, and deep
enough for burrowing.
With wire
cages, hamsters can climb around the wires until they find a
space big
enough to fit through.
First, if your hamster feels it doesn't have
enough separate areas in its
cage, it will start using the same
space for food, sleeping, and its toilet.
Instead of filling every available
cage, staff worked toward freeing up
enough cages to give each cat the
space of two
cages.
Separate bird
cages that are close
enough for the two birds to see and communicate with each other but far
enough apart so that they have their own
space.
The pipe can be installed to join existing
cages, giving cats the extra
space they need to stay healthy and happy long
enough to find a new home.
An obvious way to do this is to get a rabbit
cage from a pet store however many bunny owners choose to give their rabbits a bit more
space by making an enclosure that will allow
enough room for them to really stretch and binky about and can also include a litter tray, hay feeder and some toys to enrich the environment so they don't get bored on their own.
This means, for the most part, these dogs have lived their lives pretty much in a
cage that is big
enough for them to stand up and turn around - it's all the law requires that the breeders supply - now, go look at your darling pet and IMAGINE their lives limited to such a small living
space.
You'll also have
enough space for your hamster to be happy and for you to fill with all sorts of interesting
cage accessories.
it came with an attached wheel that was way too small and bent his back backwards and pulled his fur out leaving a bald spot, a useless treat ball that sat on top of the
cage, which was supposed to release a treat down a spiral tube when he pushed on it, but it just took up more
space, leaving him scarcely
enough room to walk around.
Some of the USDA breeders» documented violations included: puppies
caged outside in freezing weather; sick or injured dogs who hadn't been seen by a vet; puppies
caged on wire flooring with
spaces wide
enough for their legs to pass through the wire and become entrapped; inadequate sanitation, rusty
cages in disrepair; severely matted or underweight dogs; improper medications on hand to treat or prevent disease; and outdoor runs without shelters large
enough for the dogs to escape the sun, wind, or rain.
Parrots need to be allowed out of confining
cages that do not offer
enough space and stimulation.
If
space is more limited, you can house your rabbit in a
cage that's big
enough to contain all your rabbit's accessories and still allow your rabbit to lie down, stand up and move freely.
When buying a puppy, pay attention to the conditions in which it is kept: is it
cage or a pen, has it got
enough space, food, water and toys?
You can best avoid fighting if you provide a large
enough cage for all the hamsters to stake out their own little
space or for a fleeing hamster to run and hide from any aggessive hamsters.