mesh construction or any combination of thereof provided that:
(i) All spaces in wire mesh shall be smaller than the pads of the foot of any animal confined therein;
(ii) Any such wire mesh shall be of a thickness and design adequate to prevent injury to any such animal; and
(iii) Such floor shall be of sufficient strength to support the weight of any such animal.
(d) Be equipped with receptacles for food and for water, so mounted or situated that they cannot be easily overturned or contaminated and be constructed in such a way that it is not injurious to the animal.
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(6) Water shall be provided daily to every animal or bird in sufficient quantity to maintain at all times a potable supply available to such bird or animal.
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(7) Animals and birds shall be fed periodically each day in accordance with the particular food requirements of each type or species of animal or bird kept in the said pet shop.
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(8) Light in the premises shall be sufficient to permit observation of all birds and animals kept there.
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(9) Each cage containing birds shall be of sufficient size and dimensions to enable all birds to have sufficient perch space to permit full extension of their wings in every direction.
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(10) All cages, tanks, containers or other enclosures in which animals or birds are housed on the premises shall be located in such a way as to provide maximum comfort to satisfy the known and established needs for the particular species so housed and shall be provided with safeguards to prevent extreme environmental changes and to prevent undue direct physical contact with such birds or animals by the general public.
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(11) No more than 20 budgerigars or canaries or 25 finches, nor any combination of more than 25 such birds, shall be contained in a single cage with dimensions smaller than 76.2 centimeters (30 inches) by 40.6 centimeters (16 inches) by 78.7 centimeters (30 inches).
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(12) No more than 15 budgerigars or canaries or 20 finches nor any combination of more than 20 such birds shall be contained in a single cage with dimensions smaller than 61 centimeters (24 inches) by 35.6 centimeters (14 inches) by 61 centimeters (24 inches).
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(13) Appropriate steps will be taken for the protection of the animals or birds in case of fire.
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(14) A suitable exercise area for animals shall be provided and shall be kept in a safe and sanitary condition. (Added by By-law # 51-2008, March 31, 2008)