RSPCA Policy A09 Housing of companion animals
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Article ID: 161
Last updated: 09 Dec, 2009
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All housing facilities for companion animals must be designed and maintained to provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment and to meet the behavioural and physiological needs of the particular animal. |
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Where companion animals are usually confined in a restricted environment (such as in cages, hutches or similar housing), they must be given regular opportunities for exercise, as appropriate for the species, in a safe, predation-free and escape-proof area (such as an outdoor run or enclosed indoor area). |
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Birds |
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RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of tethers on birds because of the severe restrictions they place on the bird’s movement. Where birds are permanently confined they should have access to a flight aviary or be given regular opportunities to fly in a safe environment (such as indoors). |
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Fish |
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Where fish are maintained in captivity, particular consideration should be given to temperature control, water quality, the surface area and volume of the container and the provision of safety areas (e.g. in fish ponds) and suitable enrichment materials. |
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Containers for transport |
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Containers used for the transport of dogs, cats and other mammals should enable the occupant to lie down flat, turn around, stand erect and stretch with clearance. They should be robust and escape-proof, sufficiently enclosed to provide the animal with a sense of security whilst allowing adequate ventilation and the ability to inspect the animal during the journey. Transport containers should be used for temporary (short-term) confinement only. |
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Boarding kennels and catteries |
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RSPCA Australia advocates the compulsory registration and licensing of all boarding kennels and catteries. The conditions under which animals are housed must be detailed in a code of practice with compliance with the code of practice made a condition of licensing. |
(adopted 01/08/08)
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