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Government Regulation Of Dogs, Cats, And Other Small Social And Activities On The Protection Of Animals

Original Language Title: Valtioneuvoston asetus koirien, kissojen ja muiden pienikokoisten seura- ja harrastuseläinten suojelusta

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Council Regulation on the protection of dogs, cats and other small clubs and hobbies

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In accordance with the decision of the Council of State, which has been presented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Article 4 of the 247/1996 (2), Article 5 (2) and Article 6 (2):

Chapter 1

General provisions

ARTICLE 1
Scope

This Regulation provides for the protection of animals in the holding of dogs, cats and other small clubs and activities.

In addition to what is provided for in this Regulation, animal keeping is laid down in the animal welfare regulation (186/1996) .

ARTICLE 2
Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation:

(1) On the clubs or hobbies The dog, the cat and the other small animals kept for the purpose of keeping company, hobbies, selling, brokering, hiring, grooming, training, training, maintenance or handling, or for any other similar reason; In addition, the following shall mean a dog, a police dog, a police dog, a guard dog, a shepherd, a shepherd, a shepherd, a guide dog, a guide or other aid dog and other similar purposes; and The dog to be used;

(2) Outside the yard An area of outdoor garden or other similar, clearly demarcated area intended for the outdoor use of the animal.

Chapter 2

Place of length of the seura and hobbies

ARTICLE 3
General requirements

Equipment and equipment intended for the purpose of the animal's holding and the animal shall be easily kept clean. Wood preservatives, paints or other substances may not be used for surface treatment so that they can cause poisoning to the animal.

The doorway or other similar aperture of a holding, terrarium or other equivalent animal shall have a size, structure and shape in such a way that the animal can be removed from the place without any risk of damage. The length of the place shall be such that the animal cannot be caught in the structure of the place or otherwise damaged, and shall not contain any sharp edges and appendages that may harm the animal. The cages, terraaris and other similar spaces shall be located so that there is sufficient space between them for the purpose of inspecting and managing the animals, and so that the animals of the various cages cannot damage or harm each other.

The floor or the bottom must be kept clean. The floor shall be suitable for the animal and shall be suitable for the animal not to be caught on the floor or damaged otherwise.

The place shall be equipped with suitable interior and equipment suitable for animal species and, where appropriate, material that the animal can carry out its species-related behavioural needs such as climbing, digging, milling, hiding, hedging, bathing, Swimming, diving or building a nest. The seat of the animal and the equipment and equipment intended to hold the animal shall be kept in a good condition so that they do not damage the animal or endanger its health or well-being.

Equipment and equipment for the maintenance of the animal shall be positioned so as to avoid any risk of damage to the animal. Electrical wiring and equipment and articles that may harm an animal shall, where appropriate, be protected or placed in such a way that they are beyond the reach of the animal.

Equipment and equipment intended for feeding and soldering the animal shall be placed in a place of length so that the animal can eat and drink without difficulty.

§ 4
The conditions of the venue

The ambient air quality, temperature and air relative humidity shall be suitable for the animal. Ventilation must not be harmful to the animal.

An animal shall not remain exposed to environmental noise exceeding 65 decibels (dB (A)).

The illumination of the place must be such that the animal can carry out its species-related behavioural needs. Illumination shall not cause the animal to harm or damage.

§ 5
General requirements for the exterior

The terrain, the vegetation and the ground must be suitable for animal species. The bottom must be such that it can be kept dry. If necessary, the ground floor shall be encoded or plucked. The Tarha must not be slippery in such a way as to pose a risk to the animal.

The exterior must be sufficiently spacious taking into account the species, breed, size and activity of the animal and the number of animals. The environment must be sufficiently calm and noisy. The lanes leading to the garden must be safe for the animal.

The fence must be safe for the animal and made of material suitable for animal species. If the fence is a network fence, the mesh size of the net shall be such that the animal cannot be caught in its head, limbs or other parts of the body. No barbed wire shall be used for the authenticity of the garden.

Chapter 3

Treatment of seura and hobbies

ARTICLE 6
Taking care of welfare

Particular attention shall be paid to the inspection of the health and well-being of the animal during the breeding period and in the event of significant changes in treatment conditions. If anything deviates from the inspection, immediate measures must be taken to clarify and correct the situation.

In the case of groups of animals, or when new animals are introduced into the group, particular attention shall be paid to any behavioural problems arising from the reformation of social relations. Animals that are hostile to each other, or may otherwise harm each other, must be separated from one another or the animals must have the opportunity to escape and hide from other animals.

Sudden changes in daily management measures should be avoided. Sufficient care must be taken to satisfy the physical needs of the species of animal.

§ 7
Drinking and feeding

The food to be supplied to the animal shall be nutritious and balanced and, if necessary, accompanied by mineral and vitamins. Special attention shall be paid to the nutritional requirements of the animal and the composition of the food.

The containers, equipment and equipment intended for feeding and soldering the animal shall be kept clean. Urine and faeces must not spoil food or drinking water.

§ 8
Reproduction

You can't wean the kids and the boys from their mothers too soon. The withdrawal shall take place at the most advantageous time for both the pups or the pups and the mother's welfare. When preparing for withdrawal, the mother shall have the opportunity, where appropriate, to enter a separate compartment where the cubs or pups shall not be able to enter.

Chapter 4

Dogs

§ 9
General requirements

The adult dog must be outsourcing daily often enough, and special attention must be paid to the maintenance of the dog's physical needs.

You can only have dog breeds that are suitable for being out there all the time.

The holding of a dog shall be such that the dog has a hearing and visual contact with the place where it is located or in its surroundings, and the possibility of social interaction.

ARTICLE 10
Connecting the dog

By the way, the dog can only temporarily be kept out in one place in the immediate vicinity of the occupied building. A dog less than a year old can only temporarily be kept out in one place.

Outside other than a temporary dog, and a dog with a dog sticker, the dog must have the opportunity to reach a suitable box or any other suitable resting place where it has adequate protection against weather conditions. The size of the dog's size shall be taken into account for the breed, size and number of dog or dog.

Other than temporarily outdoors, a dog connected to one place must have a margin of at least 40 square metres. The dog's switch shall not be allowed to pass around the tree, the pole or any other such barrier.

Otherwise, temporary outdoor dog collar shall be sufficiently wide and adjustable. The collar must not be metallic or strangled.

In the case of a dog, the dog shall not be kept on a temporary and short term basis.

ARTICLE 11
Dog exterior garden

The minimum size of the dog's garden is set out in point 1 of the Annex.

ARTICLE 12
Dog cubicle or any other equivalent rule

The dog box or any other equivalent protection rule shall be suitable for a dog in size, structure and equipment. The walls, the roof and the floor shall be sealed and, if necessary, thermal insulated. The bottom shall be detached from the ground. Temperature and air quality must be suitable for the dog.

The entrance shall be such that the dog is not exposed to any risk of damage. If necessary, the passage shall be equipped with a suitable passage. The floor must be kept clean and dry. The dog must have a platform at its disposal.

ARTICLE 13
Cage or other similar condition

The height of the cage or other similar condition shall be at least the length of the dog from the sternum to the tail of the tail multiplied by two. The floor must be flat-rate. If more than one dog is kept in the same cage or other similar condition, the height shall be determined by the height of the maximum dog.

The minimum size is set out in point 2 of the Annex to the minimum size of a cage or similar condition, which is not a holding within the meaning of Article 22 of the animal protection Regulation. Animal welfare law Article 15 of the 247/1996 In the place of recovery of the animals referred to in paragraph 1 and for the maintenance or management of the animals referred to in Article 24 of that Act, up to 50 % of the smaller cages and similar other Holdings where it is short-term for maintenance or management.

ARTICLE 14
Childbirth

The bitch must be given the opportunity to give birth to a peaceful, comfortable place which is previously known to it or which it has been allowed to know early enough before the birth. A bitch who prepares for childbirth or who has cubs must be given the opportunity to be left alone. If necessary, the born bitch shall have the opportunity to leave freely with her cubs.

The bitch who uses it must not have puppies too often.

The minimum size of the puppies aged between 8 and 16 weeks of age is set out in point 3 of the Annex.

Chapter 5

Cats

§ 15
General requirements for the venue

The holding of a cat shall be such that the cat has a hearing and visual contact with the place or its surroundings and the possibility of social interaction.

The centre of the cat must have suitable structures or places for climbing and fingernail. In addition, there must be a litter box or sandboxes or other suitable premises for stocking and urination.

The floor of the place must be fixed.

ARTICLE 16
Specific requirements for the venue

If cats are kept free in a room or in a similar larger state, there must be a space of at least 1 square metre per adult cat, with a surface area of not less than 5 square metres.

The area of the cage or equivalent space referred to in Article 22 of the animal protection Regulation shall not be less than 1,5 square metres and a height of at least 1,3 metres. If multiple cats are held in the same cage or other similar condition, the space shall be at least 0,7 square metres per cat.

No more than 50 % of the animals referred to in Article 15 (1) of the Animal Protection Act for the purpose of the recovery of the animals referred to in Article 15 (1) of the Animal Protection Act and for the maintenance or management of the animals referred to in Article 24 of the Animal Protection Act Less space if it is short-term for maintenance or treatment.

§ 17
Connecting the cat to a specific location

The cat shall not be kept in place except on a temporary and short term basis. In this case, the cat must be under constant supervision.

Chapter 6

Rodents and rabbits

ARTICLE 18
General requirements for the venue

The place of the rodent and the rabbit must be such that the animal has a hearing and visual contact with the place or its surroundings and the possibility of social interaction.

There must be suitable bedding, such as resin, hay, straw or other similar ground material at the place of the rodent and rabbit. Only if the net is in direct contact with a solid base shall be the location of the rodent and the rabbit. There must be a place where animals should be able to hide.

§ 19
Specific requirements for the venue

The rodent and rabbit must have access to a suitable nest box, a box, a cavity or a similar hotspot.

At the place of the Gerbil, there shall be tubes, passages or channels, or other similar structures or an opportunity to dig the hallways. Where appropriate, the location of the Gerbil, the blue bridge and the degun shall be available in the sand or other equivalent material. There shall be sufficient shelves or other equivalent structures to allow animals to reside with the rest of the animals without any disturbance of the animals.

Jyrsier and rabbit must be made available with teeth-consuming, roaring food or other materials suitable for milling. The presence of rabbit, guinea pig, blue bridge and degun shall be continuously available with appropriate corsican.

The minimum size of the place where the rodent is located is set out in point 4 of the Annex and the minimum length of the rabbit pit in Annex 5.

Chapter 7

Ferrets and ferrets

§ 20
General requirements for the venue

The holder of the ferret and ferret shall be such that the animal has a hearing and visual contact with the place or its surroundings and the possibility of social interaction.

ARTICLE 21
Specific requirements for the venue

The holder of the ferret and ferret must have suitable enrichment and a suitable nest box, a box, a cavity or similar hotplate. If more animals are kept in the same place, there are nest boxes, coppers, onfish or other similar colonies, so many that all animals can use them at the same time without creating unnecessary competition. There shall be a litter box or sandboxes or other suitable premises for stocking and urination. There shall be no online access to the venue.

The surface area of the holding shall be at least 1 square metres and a height of at least 0,6 metres. If a number of animals are kept in the same pits, the space shall be at least 0,35 square metres per animal.

Chapter 8

Caged birds

§ 22
General requirements of the cage

The cage of the cage must be such that the birds have a hearing and visual reference to activities in or around the place, and the possibility of social interaction.

The cage cage shall be sufficiently spacious taking into account bird species, bird activity, size, age, sex and number of birds kept in cages and gender distribution.

ARTICLE 23
Specific requirements of the cage

The cage must have suitable stimulation for the bird. A bird belonging to a species other than that of a country shall have at least two suitable material. The birds held in the group shall have sufficient numbers of suitable ducks, so that all the birds in the group may, if they so wish, sit at the same time as the Ori without interference. The orret shall be placed in a cage so that birds have sufficient space to fly or otherwise move in a cage. If necessary, birds shall have access to daily sand or water baths.

The cage shall have suitable bedding and, where appropriate, the possibility to seek shelter. You can't have a bird in a bird's cage.

There must be sufficient room for the feeding and watering of the cage to ensure that there is no unnecessary competition for drinking or food. Where necessary, the birds must have a suitable size of gravel for digestion.

§ 24
Closing the bird bird

The cage of the cage must not be kept in place. However, the foot of the cage may temporarily be attached to the board for the outsourcing, transfer or other similar short-term measure. In this case, the bird must be under constant supervision.

Chapter 9

Reptiles

ARTICLE 25
General requirements for the venue

The position of the reptile shall be sufficiently spacious taking into account the animal species, the activity of the animal, the size, the age, sex and the number of animals kept in the place of length and the gender balance.

In the case of reptiles, hatches, hatches and other similar structures shall be duly closed. In the case of toxic or otherwise dangerous animals containing dangerous animals, where appropriate, a warning shall be made of the hazard of the animal.

§ 26
Specific requirements for the venue

There must be ground material suitable for animal species on the floor of the place. Where appropriate, there shall be sufficient material to allow the animal to dig under it. The moisture of the surface material should be suitable for animal species. Where appropriate, the animal must have suitable heated areas as well as different areas of its temperature. Sufficient hiding places shall be provided to the animal species at the venue. If there are several animals in the same space, they must have the opportunity to hide at the same time.

There shall be suitable structures for climbing the longitudinal species of reptiles. The place of the animal belonging to a living reptile species shall be suitable for suitable branches or other equivalent structures on which the animal can rest in its natural position and move and climb.

The terraarium of a reptile, whose lifestyle includes swimming or staying in the water, must be a reservoir. The size and water volume of the water basin shall correspond to the needs of the animal species. If a number of animals are kept in the same pits, they must all be able to stay in the pool or in the dry area at the same time. The boundary between the dry area and the river basin must be such that the transition from one area to another is easy.

§ 27
The conditions of the venue

In the case of reptiles, special attention shall be paid to the air humidity of the place and the quality and temperature of the air and water basin. The water must be cleaned and replaced frequently enough.

The timing and duration of the site illumination and the timing and duration of lighting periods shall be appropriate for the animal species. Where appropriate, an ultraviolet lamp shall be provided at the place of the reptile. Where necessary, sources of light and heat shall be protected in such a way that the animals do not come into direct contact with them.

If the reptile is placed on winter distance, the animal shall be gradually prepared for winter epoch in accordance with the requirements of each animal species, for example by reducing the temperature of the place, the intensity of light and the quantity of food given to the animal.

ARTICLE 28
Drinking and feeding

When feeding reptiles, care must be taken to ensure that animals do not harm each other when feeding. Mateliers who drink water drops from objects or bodies shall have access to the dripping water or the place of longitard water, according to the needs of the species on a daily basis.

§ 29
The coupling of reptiles

The reptile shall not be kept connected except where necessary due to the movement of the animal or any other equivalent short-term measure. The reptile must then be under constant supervision.

Chapter 10

Frog animals

ARTICLE 30
General requirements for the venue

The height of the frog animal shall be sufficiently spacious taking into account the animal species, the activity of the animal, the size, the age, sex and the number of animals kept in the place of origin and the gender balance.

Terraarion rabbits, hatches and other similar structures for the use of a frog-animal shall be duly closed. In the case of toxic or otherwise dangerous animals containing dangerous animals, where appropriate, a warning shall be made of the hazard of the animal.

ARTICLE 31
Specific requirements for the venue

There shall be material suitable for animal species on the floor or at the bottom. Where appropriate, there shall be sufficient material to allow the animal to dig under it. The moisture content of the material must be suitable for animal species. Where appropriate, the animal must have suitable heated areas as well as different areas of its temperature. Sufficient hiding places shall be provided to the animal species at the venue. If there are several animals in the same space, they must have the opportunity to hide at the same time.

The seat of an animal belonging to a species of amphibian species shall include branches, leaf plants or other structures suitable for climbing, on which the animal may also rest.

The seat of an animal belonging to a species of amphibian species whose way of life so requires must be a reservoir. The size and water volume of the water basin shall correspond to the needs of the animal species. If a number of animals, including swimming or staying in the water, are kept in the same place of length, all must be able to stay in the pool or in the dry area at the same time. The boundary between the dry area and the river basin must be such that the transition from one area to another is easy.

An animal belonging to a species of amphibian species living in water must be grown and kept in water. At the bottom of the water there must be suitable hiding places for the animal.

ARTICLE 32
The conditions of the venue

In the case of a frog animal, particular attention shall be paid to the air humidity of the place and the quality and temperature of the air and water basin. The water must be cleaned and replaced frequently enough.

The timing and duration of the illumination intensity, the quality of the light and the illumination periods should be suitable for the animal species. Where necessary, sources of light and heat shall be protected in such a way that the animals do not come into direct contact with them.

If the amphibian is placed on the winter stage, the animal shall be gradually prepared for the winter epoch, by appropriate reduction of the temperature of the venue, the intensity of the light and the quantity of food to be provided to the animal.

Chapter 11

Fish

§ 33
General requirements

The water quantity, quality, temperature, water supply and water depth of the aquarium shall be appropriate, taking into account the species, size and number of fish. One side of the aquarium must have visual protection, unless the vegetation or other interior of the aquarium gives the fish sufficient protection. If necessary, the aquarium shall be equipped with a deck or a coverlet so that the fish cannot escape.

The interior of the aquarium and the ground material shall be suitable for fish. Where appropriate, suitable hiding places shall be available for fish.

The water of the aquarium shall be regularly replaced or cleaned so that its quality remains good. The dead fish must be removed from the aquarium immediately.

In the case of fish groups, flocks and species, or when new fish are imported into the group, special attention shall be paid to the compatibility of fish and to the flocks of fish.

Chapter 12

Non-vertebrate animals

§ 34
General requirements

There shall be material suitable for animal species on the floor or at the bottom of the pit of non-vertebral animal. Where appropriate, there shall be sufficient material to allow the animal to dig under it. The moisture content of the material must be suitable for animal species. Where appropriate, there shall be suitable hiding places for the animals and for climbing to climb species.

The illumination, temperature and humidity of the place must be suitable for animal species. Where appropriate, there shall be different temperature ranges.

The fabrics, hatches and other equivalent structures of a terrarium for the maintenance of a non-vertebral animal shall be duly closed. In the case of toxic or otherwise dangerous animals containing dangerous animals, where appropriate, a warning shall be made of the hazard of the animal.

Chapter 13

Outstanding provisions

ARTICLE 35
Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2010.

This Regulation repeals the animal protection regulation (396/1996) And the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Dogs, cats and other small clubs (1998) .

Annex

1. Minimum size of the dog's garden

Number of dogs Area (m 2 )
Average weight of dogs (dogs)
Up to 5 kg 10 kg 20 kg 30 kg 40 kg 50 kg or over
1 5 6 8 10 15 16
2 5 8 10 14 18 20
3 6 10 13 17 22 24
4 8 12 15 20 26 28
5 8 14 18 24 30 32
6 10 16 20 26 34 36

If more than six dogs are kept in the yard, the area must be increased in an appropriate manner, applying the table above.

2. Cage or other similar condition for the dog's holding

Number of dogs Area (m 2 )
Average weight of dogs (dogs)
Up to 5 kg 10 kg 20 kg 30 kg 40 kg 50 kg or over
1 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5
2 2.0 2.5 3.5 4.5 6.0 7.5
3 2.0 3.5 4.5 6.0 7.5 10.0
4 2.5 4.0 5.5
5 3.0 5.0 6.5
6 4.0 5.5
7 4.5 6.0

3. The minimum size of dog puppies aged between 8 and 16 weeks aged between 8 and 16 weeks

Total average weight of cubs (kg) Area (m 2 )
10 2.0
20 2.5
30 3.5
40 4.0
50 5.0
60 5.5
70 6.0

4. Minimum size of the place of the rodent

Animal species Area (m 2 ) Area per animal in group (m 2 ) Altitude (m)
Marsu 0,3 0.15 0.25
Goldhamster 0.12 - 0,2
Dwarf hamster 0.09 0.045 0,2
Sins 0,4 0,2 0,7
Degu 0,3 0.15 0,4
Rat 0.18 0.06 0,3
Gerbil 0.12 0.06 0,3
Mouse 0.09 0.018 0,2

5. Minimum size of the rabbit size

Rabbit size Area (m 2 ) Area per animal in group (m 2 ) Shortest page length (m) Altitude (m)
Less than 1,8 kg 0.25 0.12 0,3 0,3
Exceeding 1,8 kg but not exceeding 3,0 kg 0.5 0.25 0,4 0,4
Over 3,0 kg but not more than 5,0 kg 0,7 0.35 0.5 0.5
Over 5,0 kg 0.9 0.45 0,6 0,6