S.L. 439.25 Art. 7Animal enclosures. S.L. 439.21.

(1) Pet animals shall at all times be kept in an enclosure suitable to their species in accordance with the Keeping of Dogs Regulations with respect to construction, size, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness except for when they are being groomed by the person operating a pet grooming establishment.

(2) The Director may, by Government notice, issue detailed specifications for animal enclosures in the pet grooming establishment which shall be obligatory for operators and which may be updated from time to time as the Director may deem fit. ESTABLISHMENTS

(3) Crates and enclosures shall be constructed in such a way so as to prevent the escape of animals and suitable equipment for the capture of escaped pet animals shall be available in the pet grooming establishment.

(4) The persons operating a pet grooming establishment shall ensure that crates and enclosures are designed so that animals cannot be harmed and these enclosures shall be constructed of nonporous material or be appropriately treated, in particular:

(a) all exterior wood shall be smooth and treated against wood rot and only non-toxic products shall be used;

(b) all internal surfaces used in the construction of walls, floors, partitions, doors and doorframes shall be durable, smooth and impervious. There shall be no projections or rough edges which are likely to cause injury to the pet animal.