What are the Inspectors looking for during an inspection?
The inspection staff is trying to ensure the animals in the facility are receiving humane care. Humane care is defined as “but is not limited to, the provision of adequate heat, ventilation, sanitary shelter, and wholesome and adequate food and water, consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the animal’s size, species, and breed. Inhumane care includes any act, omission, or neglect, which causes unjustifiable physical pain, suffering, or death to any living animal.” Rule 40-13-13-.01(14) Inspectors are also ensuring that the Premise Requirements 40-13-13-.06(1)(a)-(q) are being properly met.
