§ 5-16. Pet shop requirements.

(a)

No person shall operate a pet shop within the city without first obtaining a license from the department.

(b)

Dogs and cats shall be removed from their primary enclosures at least twice during each 24-hour period and exercised unless the primary enclosure is of sufficient size to conduct an exercise regimen needed by the animal for good health. All animals shall be able to stand, stretch, and turn without touching any of the four (4) sides or top of their primary enclosure. Group housing of compatible animals is allowed if the space prevents crowding and allows for easy removal of animal waste, and the unhampered movement and comfort of each animal. Sick, diseased, and injured animals shall be kept isolated and taken to a veterinarian on the day of discovery for veterinary care or euthanasia.

(c)

All pet shops and stores selling animals, birds, reptiles and fish shall:

(1)

Take care to house animals in a sanitary manner;

(2)

Provide appropriate medical services, care, and housing according to individual species' needs;

(3)

Immunize all cats and dogs offered for sale, trade or other compensation or for free giveaway (except an animal taken to the department) against common disease in accordance with standard veterinary practices; in the case of dogs, against canine distemper, adeno-virus para influenza, parvovirus, corona virus, and leptospirosis, and in the case of cats, against feline rhinotracheitis, and panleukopenia; and

(4)

Not offer any puppy or kitten under the age of eight (8) weeks for sale, trade or other compensation or for free giveaway (except a puppy or kitten, or litter or litters taken to the department, or any tax-exempt non-profit organization founded for the purpose of providing humane sanctuary or shelter for abandoned or unwanted animals, or any recognized rescue organization which is currently registered with the department).

(d)

Animal enclosures shall be cleaned of debris and fecal matter at least once every twenty-four (24) hours. Sanitizing of dog and cat enclosures shall be done once every day by washing the surfaces with water and either soap or detergent, or by the use of a pressure water system or steam cleaner all of which shall be followed by the application of a safe and effective disinfectant. The exercise and run areas having pea gravel or other non-permanent surface materials shall be thoroughly cleaned at least every twenty-four (24) hours and more frequently if necessary by removal of soiled materials and application of suitable disinfectants followed by the replacement of clean surface materials when necessary.

(e)

It shall be unlawful for a pet shop owner, operator, manager, or employee to sell, trade, transfer, barter, give away, maintain, or act as a dealer or agent between a buyer and seller of any prohibited animal as defined by this chapter.

(f)

All cats and dogs taken into a pet shop facility for resale shall be checked no later than seventy-two (72) hours from the date the dog or cat is taken into the pet shop for internal and external parasites, unless documentation is provided indicating the animal has had a veterinary exam within the past thirty (30) days and is free of internal and external parasites. Any animal exhibiting any signs of parasites shall be promptly treated, and medical records maintained for each animal. Any animal exhibiting signs of any infectious or contagious disease including, but not limited to canine distemper, adeno-virus parainfluenza, parvovirus, corona virus, and leptospirosis, and in the case of cats, feline rhinotracheitis, and panleucopenia, will be immediately isolated and given adequate veterinary care. Complete records of veterinary care will be kept and delivered to the purchaser upon the sale of the animals. The department of health or animal care services may restrict the sale of any animal(s) suspected of being diseased or otherwise unfit for sale and may require that said animal(s) be examined within twenty-four (24) hours by a licensed veterinarian. The permit holder shall reimburse the enforcing agency's veterinary fees if the veterinarian concludes that the animal is unfit for sale at the time of the examination.

(g)

The pet shop permit holder shall furnish a purchaser a written statement at the time of sale which shall include:

(1)

Date of sale;

(2)

Name, address and telephone number of purchaser and permit holder;

(3)

Permit number of permit holder;

(4)

Breed, description, approximate age and sex of dog, cat or other animal sold (small mammals, parrot-type birds, and fish not included);

(5)

Medication and prophylactic immunization and dates administered;

(6)

Internal parasite medication(s) and date(s) administered;

(7)

A guarantee of good health for a period of not less than two (2) weeks with recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian. The permit holder shall retain a copy of the written statement for twelve (12) months from date of sale. All purchasers of dogs, cats and ferrets shall also be furnished with information as to the requirements of ownership of these animals within the city including requirements for rabies vaccination, litter permits, and microchipping. The pet shop permit holder shall be further required to register with the department the name, address, and telephone number of each purchaser of any dog or cat transferred within five (5) days after the sale or transfer.

(h)

Records shall be maintained in good auditable condition, and surrendered to the department upon request and without reservation or purpose of evasion. Failure to produce such records upon demand by the department shall be cause for the revocation of an existing license and the refusal to issue a new license for a period of two (2) years.

(Ord. No. 2010-06-17-0555, § 1, 6-17-10; Ord. No. 2015-04-30-0354 , § 2, 4-30-15; Ord. No. 2017-10-05-0755 , § 1, 10-5-17)