Legislation & Requirements for Building Kennels
Exceeding Standards
Our blueprints exceed and surpass all required/legal standards we have ever come across - by miles. This helps you future-proof your kennels AND provide the wow factor for years to come.
Any required/legal standard is the MINIMUM and therefore pretty basic.
Meeting Minimum Requirements
These requirements differ for each country and probably each region/state/county.
The animal welfare standards, statutes & legislation expected by each region
for kennels.
We want to include more standards - please let us know if your area's standards are online.
The first step (in any country) is to contact your local authority.
Your local Dog Warden/ Animal Control
Officer/ Planning/Zoning Department & Environmental Health Officer should
be aware of all the animal welfare standards & statutes applying to your
area.
You might also find it useful to talk to your SPCA or Kennel Club, so links are included where known.
"The Greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated"
Mahatma Gandhi
Required/Minimum Kennel Standards & Licensing:
UK
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Europe
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Italy
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USA
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Some states provide comprehensive information & some just very basic, such as: |
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Standards: |
dequate
ventilation & temperature, Sufficient shade from sun & shelter from
inclement weather, Protection from injury, Veterinary treatment when required,
water resistant. |
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Local Authorities: |
Licenses: |
Animal Welfare |
SPCA: |
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Arizona | |||
Arkansas | |||
California | |||
Colorado | Boarding & Shelter Licenses | Animal
Industry Statute: Section 16 Pet Animal Boarding Facility, Section 17 Animal Rescue Facility, Section 18 Animal Shelter Facility |
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Connecticut | Boarding License | Regional Inspectors | |
Delaware | |||
Florida | Boarding License | ||
Georgia | Animal Protection FAQs | ||
Hawaii | |||
Idaho | |||
Illinois | Boarding & Shelter Licenses | Illinois
Compiled Statutes Professions and Occupations Animal Welfare Act 225 ILCS 605 |
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Iowa | Boarding & Shelter Licenses | ||
Kansas | |||
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Louisiana | |||
Maine | Boarding & Shelter Licenses |
Maine
Animal Welfare Maine Cruelty to Animals Statutes: Chapter 739 Cruelty to Animals: 4015. Proper shelter, protection from the weather and humanely clean conditions |
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Michigan | Animal Shelter/Dog Pound Registration Form | Dept of
Agriculture, Animal Industry Division: Regulation
129 Dog Kennels and Regulation
151 Pet Shops, Dog Pounds & Animal Shelters and Statute: Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, & Animal Shelters Act 287 of 1969 |
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Missouri | Missouri
Revised Statutes Chapter 273 Dogs/Cats Overview. |
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Care Facilities Act Program (ACFA) Overview including License Fees Rules of the Dept of Agriculture - Division 30 Animal Health - Chapter 9 Animal Care Facilities PDF |
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Oregon | |||
Pennsylvania | Boarding & Shelter Licenses | Pennsylvania
Dog Laws Kennel Regulations Part II. Dog Law Enforcement Bureau Chapter 21- General Provisions; Kennels; Licensure; Dog-Caused Damages County Pound Regulations |
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Virginia | Virginia
Animal Welfare Chapter 27.4 Comprehensive Animal Laws Article 3.1 Boarding Establishments |
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Canada
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Northwest Territories |
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Ontario | |||
Prince
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Yukon |
Rest of the World
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China
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Malaysia
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South Africa
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Do you have questions about our blueprints/plans?
If you need help or have questions, please just contact us as sometimes it can be helpful to talk it through. We want to make absolutely sure you get the right option for your situation and aspirations.
For more information 1. Frequently asked questions |
Please contact David Key |
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