Summary: This set of Connecticut regulations concerns the keeping of dogs in commercial kennel facilities. The regulations cover the maintenance of kennel facilities, including pens, lighting, watering, feeding, ventilation, temperature, sanitation, protection from weather, and removal of waste. The section also mandates that dogs must be segregated for health or safety reasons, and litters of puppies must be separated. Dogs must be caged individually with enough room to turn about freely and stand erect.
Sec. 22-344-1 . Condition of facilities
Sec. 22-344-2 . Floors. Walls. Ceilings
Sec. 22-344-3 . Runs. Inside pens
Sec. 22-344-4 . Lighting. Sunlight
Sec. 22-344-5 . Water facilities
Sec. 22-344-6 . Ventilation
Sec. 22-344-7 . Kennel temperature
Sec. 22-344-8 . Sanitation
Sec. 22-344-9 . Removal and disposal of excreta
Sec. 22-344-10 . Segregation of dogs
Sec. 22-344-11 . Isolation facilities
Sec. 22-344-12 . Segregation of puppy litters
Sec. 22-344-13 . Cages
Sec. 22-344-14 . Shelter from inclement weather
Sec. 22-344-15 . Water and food supplies
Sec. 22-344-1. Condition of facilities
The facilities for housing dogs shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair to prevent injury to the dogs, to contain the dogs and to restrict the entrance of other animals.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-2. Floors. Walls. Ceilings
Kennel floors and removable rest boards, if provided, shall be constructed of non-toxic, easily cleaned, water impervious materials. Walls and ceilings shall be painted and kept clean.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-3. Runs. Inside pens
Inside or outside runs shall be provided and shall be not less than thirty-six inches wide for a dog weighing not more than forty-five pounds, forty-eight inches wide for a dog weighing more than forty-five pounds. The minimum length of runs shall be ten feet. Inside pens shall be of the following sizes: For dogs weighing not more than twenty-five pounds, five square feet per dog, for dogs weighing more than twenty-five pounds but not more than forty-five pounds, nine square feet per dog, and for dogs weighing over forty-five pounds, sixteen square feet per dog.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-4. Lighting. Sunlight
Lighting by either natural or artificial means shall provide a minimum of thirty candle power for at least eight hours per day except where contraindicated for health reasons. A means to control the amount of sunlight entering dog quarters during the warm seasons of the year shall be provided.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-5. Water facilities
Hot and cold water facilities shall be provided.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
The kennel space shall be ventilated in such a manner as will provide fresh air at all times.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-7. Kennel temperature
The kennel temperature shall be maintained at a reasonable and suitable level to promote the health and comfort of the type of dog or dogs housed.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Environmental sanitation shall be adequate to keep vermin at a minimum.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-9. Removal and disposal of excreta
Feces and other excreta shall be removed at least once daily and the runs washed down with hot water and disinfectant cleaner. Excreta shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-10. Segregation of dogs
Adult dogs shall be segregated for health, welfare or breeding reasons, and any vicious animal shall be removed and caged separately.
Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-11. Isolation facilities
Facilities for isolating dogs under quarantine or treatment for communicable diseases shall be in a room or area that is separated from other dogholding facilities.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
S ec. 22-344-12. Segregation of puppy litters
Puppy litters shall be maintained segregated from other litters.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Dogs confined in cages shall be caged individually except where otherwise indicated for health or welfare reasons. Each cage shall be large enough for the dog or dogs housed therein to turn about freely, to stand erect and to lie down in a natural position.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-14. Shelter from inclement weather
All dogs shall be provided access to shelter which will protect them against inclement weather, preserve the dogs' body heat and keep them dry. The shelter shall be kept clean and in a sanitary condition.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)
Sec. 22-344-15. Water and food supplies
Dogs shall be provided with clean and fresh water and sufficient and wholesome food, food and water containers shall be kept clean and sanitized.
(Effective January 6, 1970.)