citation_inspection: 28549

The enclosure housing 15 adult cats has a tall scratching post that has been heavily scratched and worn. Long strands of carpet threading were hanging from the scratching post. These long strands of threading may cause a cat to become entangled in them and may cause pain and distress. Housing facilities for cats must be designed and constructed so that they are structurally sound. They must be kept in good repair, and they must protect the animals from injury. The facility must repair, replace or discard the scratching post. To be corrected by: 5-May-2023. This inspection was a site approval inspection. This site is not ready for approval to conduct activity covered under your current Animal Welfare Act License. Conducting regulated activities at a non-approved site is a violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next new site approval inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n