(A) Each animal shall be observed daily by the animal caretaker in charge or the caretaker’s representative. Sick, diseased, injured, lame or blind animals shall be provided with proper veterinary care or humanely disposed of.
(B) Any person operating or employed at a pet shop who observes an animal which the person suspects of being rabid or which has bitten someone shall immediately notify the Columbus Animal Control and isolate the animal(s) from contact with other animals and pet shop customers for a period of ten days unless examined and released by written statement of a licensed veterinarian, and then only at the discretion of the Director of the Division.
(C) Programs of disease prevention and control shall be established and maintained, including the following:
(1) Appointment of a consulting licensed veterinarian whose name and telephone number shall be posted in a conspicuous place easily accessible to all personnel;
(2) Prompt examination and treatment of any animals suspected of being sick or injured by a veterinarian or other person qualified and experienced in the care and treatment of the species concerned;
(3) Segregation of any apparently sick or injured animal to a separate area as provided for by § 90.089(C); and
(4) Disposal of sick or injured animals by humane euthanasia when appropriate.
(D) The establishment shall have a sign or signs posted, clearly and prominently visible, which inform citizens of sanitation provisions to be utilized prior to and after handling animals to prevent the spread of communicable diseases between animals. The recommended wording shall be “To prevent the spreading of disease to animals, sanitation provisions are available. Please ask before handling animals.” Sign size should be eight and one-half inches by 11 inches with at least three-eighths inch high lettering.
