§ 2811. Primary enclosures
(a) A primary enclosure must provide sufficient space to allow each dog and adult cat to turn about freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a comfortable, normal position. Where the primary enclosure is used for more than one cat, a resting perch for each cat must be provided. (b) A primary enclosure […]
§ 2802. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (a) “Ambient temperature” means the temperature surrounding an animal. (b) “Breeder” means any owner or keeper of a kennel who breeds more than 2 litters of dogs annually (c) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture or the Commissioner’s authorized representative. (d) “Companion animal” means a […]
§ 2803. Exercise of police power and written reports
(a) All investigations and seizures of animals are the exercise of police power as set forth in 14 V.I.C. § 187 and 19 V.I.C. §§ 2603 and 2604 of this title. All animal shelters shall memorialize all investigations and seizures in a written report submitted to the Department of Agriculture. (b) All “owner relinquishments” authorizations […]
§ 2801. Purpose of chapter
In order to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of animals in a shelter environment, this chapter regulates animal shelters, pet shops, pet groomers, and kennels by establishing enforceable, uniform minimum standards of care for the physical, mental, and behavioral needs of animals in animal shelters, pet shops, pet groomers, and kennels […]