17.09.020 Commercial kennels and catteries.
(1) Commercial kennels and catteries located in Clallam County shall be licensed as required by this chapter. Commercial licenses shall be per calendar year. The fee for a commercial license is payable to the Clallam County Animal Control. An additional fee shall be paid if the license is not renewed by January 31st of each calendar year. Upon applying for license the requester must provide proof of their business license.
(2) Applications for commercial licenses shall be made to the Clallam County Animal Control. Each application shall be made on forms developed by Clallam County Animal Control.
(3) The following operation standards shall be observed in connection with a commercial kennel/cattery:
(a) The animals must have an adequate supply of fresh, clean drinking water; fresh, clean food; sanitary sleeping quarters; and adequate shelter and exercise areas appropriate to their size, breed characteristics, and climate.
(b) All animals shall be supplied with sufficient food and water as often as the feeding habits of the respective animals require. In the case of puppies or kittens under three (3) months of age, three (3) times every twenty-four (24) hours and in the case of adult, once every twenty-four (24) hours.
(c) Food shall be stored in a fashion that prevents spoilage and infestation.
(d) The facilities shall be maintained and operated in a healthful, sanitary manner; free from disease infestation, and foul odors.
(e) All animals shall be maintained so as to eliminate excessive and nighttime noise.
(f) Animals with a contagious disease shall be isolated from healthy ones in quarters adequately ventilated to prevent contamination of healthy animals.
(g) Animals shall receive adequate food, water, and care on days when the facility is not open for business.
(h) Animals shall be immunized from disease as is usual and customary for the animal’s age and species.
(i) Maintain a written record that includes:
(i) Immunizations, including specific types, and rabies vaccination dates for all animals boarded;
(ii) Any births or deaths, including the cause of death;
(iii) Any animals sold, including any immunizations given, date sold, and new owner’s name and address).
(j) Dead animals shall be property disposed of by freezing and holding for pickup, incineration in a crematorium, or through contract with the Clallam County Humane Society.
(k) Animal feces shall be properly bagged, sealed, and disposed of.
(4) An Animal Control Officer or his/her agents may inspect existing or proposed kennels/catteries, including all records, in connection with its licensing investigation, upon receipt of a complaint, or when inspections are necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.