![]() ![]() “Boarding kennel” means a place or establishment other than a pound or animal shelter where dogs or cats not owned by the proprietor are sheltered, fed, and watered in return for a consideration. ![]() “Authorization” means a state license, certificate of registration, or permit issued or renewed by the department to a commercial establishment as provided in Iowa Code section 162.2A. 54, and regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture and published in 9 C.F.R. “Animal Welfare Act” means the federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. “Animal warden” means any person employed, contracted, or appointed by the state, municipal corporation, or any political subdivision of the state, for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 162 or any other law or ordinance relating to the licensing of animals, control of animals or seizure and impoundment of animals and includes any peace officer, animal control officer, or other employee whose duties in whole or in part include assignments which involve the seizure or taking into custody of any animal. “Animal shelter” means a facility which is used to house or contain dogs or cats, or both, and which is owned, operated, or maintained by an incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of such animals. “Ample space” means the animals contained within the primary enclosure all must have the ability to comfortably turn about, stand erect, sit or lie with limbs fully extended. “Adequate water” means reasonable access to a supply of clean, fresh, potable water provided in a sanitary manner or provided at suitable intervals for the species and not to exceed 24 hours at any interval. The foodstuff shall be served in a clean receptacle, dish or container. “Adequate feed” means the provision at suitable intervals of not more than 24 hours or longer if the dietary requirements of the species so require, of a quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition in each animal. “Acclimated” means the animal is accustomed to a climate or environment and has the ability to maintain its body temperature. These regulations provide specific instructions for dog day cares and for breeding greyhound dogs.Ģ1-67.3(162) Housing facilities and primary enclosures.Ģ1-67.4(162) General care and husbandry standards.Ģ1-67.6(162) Purchase, sale, trade and adoption.Ģ1-67.7(162) Boarding kennels, commercial kennels, animal shelters, pounds and dealers.Ģ1-67.11(162) Foster oversight organizations and foster care homes.Ģ1-67.13(162) Access, seizure and impoundment.Ģ1-67.14(162) Loss of license or denial of license.Ģ1-67.15(162) Applicability to commercial establishments with federal licenses.Ģ1-67.16(162) Acceptable forms of euthanasia.Ģ1-67.17(162) Greyhound breeder or farm fee. The following Iowa regulations provide provisions that pet stores, kennels, pounds, and other animal housing facilities must follow in order to handle, transport, and care for animals. ![]()
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