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CHAPTER 110
RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO A POUND OR ENCLOSURE TO BE MAINTAINED BY
EACH COUNTY OR CITY (REPEALED)
2VAC5-110-10. Water supply. (Repealed.)
Water for drinking shall originate from a potable source.
2VAC5-110-20. Drinking water devices. (Repealed.)
Each confinement area shall be provided with a durable
nontoxic water bowl or an automatic watering device. Drinking water receptacles
or bowls shall be secured in a fixed position or be of the type that cannot be
tipped over by the animal.
2VAC5-110-30. Solid waste disposal. (Repealed.)
The disposal of all solid wastes shall meet the
requirements of any applicable local ordinances, state laws, or regulations
governing the disposal of solid wastes.
2VAC5-110-40. Minimum animal housing standards. (Repealed.)
A. All kennel buildings and enclosures shall provide
adequate protection against weather extremes for each animal. The floors and
walls of such enclosures, buildings and runs shall be of a surface material
that will permit proper cleaning and disinfecting. Building temperature shall
be maintained at a temperature comfortable for each animal. Each such building
and enclosure shall provide adequate ventilation for each animal and shall be
kept clean, dry, and in a sanitary condition.
B. Animals shall be maintained in quarters to prevent their
escape, protect them from injury, and safeguard them from being stolen.
C. Provisions shall be made for the separation of animals
according to species, sex, age, and temperament.
2VAC5-110-50. Individual cage construction and size. (Repealed.)
A. Acceptable materials for cage construction are stainless
steel, fiberglass, heavy galvanized metal, galvanized wire, or their
equivalent. Individual cages shall have solid bottoms.
B. Pallets or resting boards constructed of a nonporous
material may be provided so animals can rest or sleep off the floor.
C. Primary enclosures for all animals shall be constructed
and maintained to provide sufficient space to allow each animal to turn freely
and to easily stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable position.
2VAC5-110-60. Cleaning of the confinement area. (Repealed.)
A. There shall be faucet and hose connections provided at
convenient locations for washing and cleaning the animal housing area.
B. Disinfectants or germicidal agents shall be used when
cleaning the housing or confinement area.
2VAC5-110-70. Food preparation and storage area. (Repealed.)
Where a food preparation and storage area is maintained for
the pound, that area shall be adequately equipped to store and prepare food for
animals. The equipment and utensils used in the preparation and serving of food
to the animals shall be made of materials which are easily cleanable,
noncorrosive, and nontoxic. Bins used to store foods shall provide protection
against insects and rodents. Food shall not be stored directly on the floor,
but shall be on shelves or pallets a minimum of 12 inches above the floor, or
in bins on rollable casters. Perishable food shall be refrigerated or disposed
of as necessary. A sink equipped with hot and cold water shall be provided for
cleaning equipment and utensils.
2VAC5-110-80. Euthanasia. (Repealed.)
Euthanasia shall be performed in compliance with methods
approved or prescribed by the State Veterinarian.
2VAC5-110-90. Disposal in 24 hours. (Repealed.)
A. Unrefrigerated dead animals shall be disposed of within
24 hours by burial, incineration, or other methods acceptable to the Department
of Health. Dead animals may be refrigerated and accumulated for disposal by an
approved method.
B. No animal shall be buried, incinerated, or otherwise
disposed of until it has been positively determined that death has occurred.
2VAC5-110-100. Isolation and observation area. (Repealed.)
Provisions shall be made for a designated and marked
observation and isolation area for incoming animals which are ill or suspected
of being ill. These animals shall be confined separately in this area and held
a minimum of 48 hours before being placed in the main housing area.
2VAC5-110-110. Approval of plans and specifications. (Repealed.)
In order to facilitate uniform interpretation and
application of this chapter, it is strongly recommended that each county or
city submit plans and specifications to the department for review and approval
prior to beginning new construction or renovation projects. The Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will provide assistance and
advice concerning the adequacy of minimum housing and individual cage
construction.
FORMS (2VAC5-110)
Animal Facility Inspection Report, VDACS AC-10 (rev. 7/15)
Animal Facility Inspection Form Pound Regulations, VDACS
AC-10-A (rev. 7/15)
Animal Facility Inspection Form Animal Care, VDACS
AC-10-B (rev. 7/15)
Animal Facility Inspection Form Operations, VDACS AC-10-C
(rev. 7/15)
CHAPTER 111
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ANIMAL SHELTERS
2VAC5-111-10. Definitions.
The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Animal" means any nonaquatic companion animal that is in the custody of a public or private animal shelter and that is confined in or on the premises of the animal shelter.
"Enclosure" means a structure used to house or restrict animals from running at large such as a room, pen, cage, run, compartment, hutch, terrarium, or otherwise confined habitat.
"Facility" means a public animal shelter or private animal shelter as defined in § 3.2-6500 of the Code of Virginia.
2VAC5-111-20. General provisions.
A. Each facility shall be kept in a clean, dry, and sanitary condition and shall provide enclosures that can safely house and allow for adequate separation of animals of different species, sexes, ages, and temperaments. Animals shall be maintained in a manner that protects them against theft, injury, escape, and exposure to harmful substances.
B. Each facility shall ensure that all enclosures provide adequate shelter that is properly ventilated and that can be maintained at a comfortable temperature for the animals confined therein. An enclosure shall not be cleaned when occupied by an animal unless the animal can be further confined in a portion of the enclosure that precludes exposure to any cleaning agent including water and shall be thoroughly dry before the enclosure is returned to use. A disinfectant or germicidal agent shall be used when cleaning an enclosure.
C. Each facility shall reasonably endeavor to ensure that drinking water is available to each animal at all times unless otherwise ordered by a licensed veterinarian. Drinking water receptacles or bowls shall be secured to the enclosure in a fixed position or otherwise be of a design that cannot be tipped over by an animal and shall be maintained in sanitary condition.
D. Each facility shall ensure that animals are adequately and appropriately fed according to their species and age and that feed is stored in a manner that prevents spoilage, infestation, and contamination. All feed delivery utensils and receptacles shall be properly cleaned between uses.
E. Each facility shall ensure that each animal is provided access to a resting platform, bedding, or perch as appropriate to its species, age, and condition. All enclosures shall have solid floors.
2VAC5-111-30. Provision of veterinary treatment.
A. Each facility shall engage a licensed veterinarian to develop or ratify a protocol for determining if an ill, injured, or otherwise compromised animal requires treatment by a licensed veterinarian. Each facility shall adhere to this protocol and provide veterinary treatment when needed.
B. Each facility shall engage a licensed veterinarian to develop or ratify a protocol for the control of infectious and contagious disease and shall adhere to such protocol. Each facility shall provide a marked isolation room for the confinement of animals suffering from a contagious or infectious disease.
C. Each facility shall engage a licensed veterinarian to develop or ratify a protocol for the management of neonatal and medically compromised animals and shall adhere to such protocol. Enclosures shall be maintained that can properly and safely house such animals.
2VAC5-111-40. Housing of animals subject to a holding period.
A. An enclosure or portion thereof used to house an animal subject to a holding period shall be entirely constructed of materials that are durable, nonporous, impervious to moisture, and able to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
B. An enclosure or portion thereof used to house an animal subject to a holding period that is part of the structural integrity of the building shall have a surface material that is durable, nonporous, impervious to moisture, and able to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
C. All structures contained within an enclosure or portion thereof shall be constructed of materials that are durable, nonporous, impervious to moisture, and able to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected unless discarded or laundered daily.
D. An enclosure and all structures therein used to house an animal subject to a holding period shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before use by a different animal.
FORMS (2VAC5-111)
Animal Facility Inspection Report, VDACS AC-10 (rev. 7/2015)
[ Animal Facility Inspection Form - Shelter, VDACS
AC-10-A (rev. 11/2014)
Animal Facility Inspection Form - Shelter, VDACS AC-10-A (eff. 3/2016) ]
Animal Facility Inspection Form Animal Care, VDACS AC-10-B (rev. 7/2015)
Animal Facility Inspection Form Operations, VDACS AC-10-C (rev. 7/2015)