La. Rev. Stat. § 3:2464
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Shelter construction
Official statutory text
easured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail, plus six inches expressed in square feet. This requirement shall be computed as follows: (length of dog in inches plus six inches) times (length of dog in inches plus six inches) divided by one hundred forty-four inches equals minimum square footage per dog.
(10) No more than twelve adult dogs shall be housed in the same primary enclosure.
(11) Dog houses with chains. If dog houses with chains are used as primary enclosures for dogs kept outdoors, the chains used shall be so placed or attached that they cannot become entangled with the chains of other dogs or any other objects. Such chains shall be of a type commonly used for the size dog involved and shall be attached to the dog by means of a well-fitted collar. Such chains shall be at least three times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail and shall allow the dog convenient access to the dog house.
I. All animal cages or holding pens shall allow sufficient room for all animals to lie down, turn around, stand, or sit in a normal position.
J. Adequate office space for record keeping shall be provided and maintained.
K. A receiving area shall be provided for the public to bring in, reclaim, or adopt animals.
L. A room and table shall be provided for euthanasia and for holding carcasses.
M. Each shelter shall have running hot water (at least one hundred eighty degrees Fahrenheit) and cold water available for cleaning at all times.
N. Self-feeders, if used, shall be mounted so animals cannot urinate or defecate in them.
O. Animals housed in primary enclosures with wire floors shall be provided a solid resting platform constructed of a smooth surface and moisture impervious material.
Acts 1985, No. 806, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
(10) No more than twelve adult dogs shall be housed in the same primary enclosure.
(11) Dog houses with chains. If dog houses with chains are used as primary enclosures for dogs kept outdoors, the chains used shall be so placed or attached that they cannot become entangled with the chains of other dogs or any other objects. Such chains shall be of a type commonly used for the size dog involved and shall be attached to the dog by means of a well-fitted collar. Such chains shall be at least three times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail and shall allow the dog convenient access to the dog house.
I. All animal cages or holding pens shall allow sufficient room for all animals to lie down, turn around, stand, or sit in a normal position.
J. Adequate office space for record keeping shall be provided and maintained.
K. A receiving area shall be provided for the public to bring in, reclaim, or adopt animals.
L. A room and table shall be provided for euthanasia and for holding carcasses.
M. Each shelter shall have running hot water (at least one hundred eighty degrees Fahrenheit) and cold water available for cleaning at all times.
N. Self-feeders, if used, shall be mounted so animals cannot urinate or defecate in them.
O. Animals housed in primary enclosures with wire floors shall be provided a solid resting platform constructed of a smooth surface and moisture impervious material.
Acts 1985, No. 806, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.
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