(a) Commercial kennels shall maintain records of all dogs and cats for two (2) years with at least the following minimum information:
- (1) Name and address of the owner or person responsible for the animal, the date of entry, and the date of release;
- (2) Description of the animal including the breed, sex, age and color marking;
- (3) Veterinary care if provided, which shall include the date, time, name of and dosage of any medication provided, and name of the person administering any product or procedure; and (4) Proof of a current rabies vaccination and town license for dogs.
- (b) The records required by subsection (a) of this section shall be maintained at the commercial kennel, and shall be readily available for inspection by any designated agent of the commissioner.
- (c) Each commercial kennel licensee shall have on file at his or her place of business, a written emergency plan describing procedures for both natural and man-made disasters such as a fire, flood, extreme weather conditions, power failure or utility disruptions and chemical or toxic spills. The emergency plan shall include procedures for training staff about disaster preparedness, staff’s specific responsibilities during a disaster, relocation process (if appropriate), and contacting appropriate emergency response agencies and owners of animals in the care and custody of the licensee.
(Effective November 9, 2021)