Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals
344 - Operations and Maintenance of Commercial Kennels
Section 22-344-35 - Commercial Kennel Facilities - Runs, Inside Primary Enclosures and Exercise areas

Universal Citation: CT Reg of State Agencies 22-344-35

Current through March 14, 2024

(a) All primary enclosures for dogs and cats shall be indoors.

(b) Primary enclosures shall be provided for each dog, and shall be of sufficient size and design as to allow each dog to stand, sit, lie down, turn around, and make other normal postural adjustments without obstruction, interference, or impediment by the presence of food, water bowls, equipment, or other animals, unless different space requirements are medically required by a Connecticut licensed veterinarian, and shall meet the following minimum space criteria:

(1) For dogs weighing not more than twenty-five (25) pounds, five (5) square feet per dog; for dogs weighing more than twenty-five (25) pounds but not more than forty-five (45) pounds, nine (9) square feet per dog; and for dogs weighing over forty-five (45) pounds, sixteen (16) square feet per dog; or

(2) Provide space equal to or more than the space requirements for dogs pursuant to 9 CFR 3.6(a)(2)(xi) and 9 CFR 3.6(c)(1), as amended from time to time.

(3) Dogs shall not share a same primary enclosure, except dams or foster dams and their puppies, or dogs owned by the same individual, with the owner's written consent.

(c) Exercise areas shall be provided for each dog, and shall meet the following minimum criteria:

(1) Inside or outside runs shall be provided and shall be not less than thirty-six (36) inches wide for a dog weighing not more than forty-five (45) pounds, and forty-eight (48) inches wide for a dog weighing more than forty-five (45) pounds. The minimum length of runs shall be ten (10) feet;

(2) Two (2) times the area provided for in subsection (b)(2) of this section if individually housed; or

(3) An area equal to the number of dogs multiplied by the area provided for in subsection (b)(2) of this section, if housed as a group.

(d) Primary enclosures shall be provided for each cat with space equal to or more than the space requirements for cats pursuant to 9 CFR 3.6(a) and 9 CFR 3.6(b), as amended from time to time.

(e) Whenever dogs or cats are kept in groups the following shall apply:

(1) Females in heat (estrus) shall not be kept with males, except for breeding purposes;

(2) Any dog or cat exhibiting a vicious or aggressive disposition shall be kept separately; and

(3) Puppies or kittens four (4) months of age or less shall not be kept with adult dogs or cats other than their dams or foster dams.

(f) Commercial kennels which keep dogs only during daytime hours shall comply with the following space requirements for primary enclosures and exercise areas:

(1) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section; or

(2) Subsection(c)(3) of this section.

(3) In all events, subsections (a), (e) and (g) of this section shall be complied with.

(g) Any dog or cat that has or is suspected of having a contagious disease shall be isolated from and have no nose to nose contact with healthy animals. Any dog or cat that has or is suspected of having a contagious disease shall be examined, treated and handled as directed by a Connecticut licensed veterinarian.

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