Reference manual table of content:

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• Grounds
• Office and Reception Area
• Personnel
• Business Practices
• Work Areas
• Kennel/Livestock Area
• Grooming/Exercise Facility
• Record Keeping
• Animal Husbandry
• Vehicle Insurance Coverage
• Liability Insurance
• Environmental Controls
• Sanitation
• Garbage and Sewage Disposal
• Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
• Fire Safety
• Pest Control
• Food Storage Area
• Animal Care Educational Brochures
• Transportation

FORMS

• Retail Store Certification Application Form
• Request for Evaluation Form
• Pre-Evaluation Report Form
• Discrepancy Report Form
• Post-Evaluation Report Form
• Participant Comment Form

EVALUATION FORMS

FINAL NOTE

APPENDICES

• Example of a statement indicating that a license is not required
• Examples of a written training policy, job descriptions, procedures for animal handling, procedures for animal handling injuries and written statement from owner for staff regarding tetanus vaccination
• Examples of forms relating to records of animals purchased or acquired, pre-entry examination, sick animals, occurrence of death and after sale warranties and/or health guarantees
• Example of statement indicating that a balanced, nutritious diet is provided to all animals and brand names utilized
• Examples of cleaning procedures and schedules
• Example of a statement indicating that all staff are familiar with the fire evacuation plan