S.L. 439.14 Art. 6Admission procedures.

(1) No other species other than those specified in the licence may be kept.

(2) (a) Animals are to be placed in isolation accommodation for at least seven days to allow owners to reclaim them or to undergo veterinary clinical examination and treatment, if relevant.

(b) On completion of the seven days’ isolation period and if the animal is free from infectious or contagious diseases, the animal may be moved into the main accommodation.

(3) Animals which are deemed fit to enter the main accommodation are to be micro-chipped, recorded and registered with the Director.

(4) Cats which are over three months old and dogs which are over four months old are to be neutered within six weeks of admission to the sanctuary and prior to adoption. If adopted prior to neutering, the sanctuary must make arrangements with the new owner to ensure that the animal is neutered before it is six months old.