Group Housing
No.
Question
1
For group housing of cats, does a variety of elevated resting perched and hiding places are provided to increase the size and complexity of the living space.
2
Does sufficient resources (e.g. food, water, bedding litter boxes and toys) are provided to prevent competition or resource guarding and ensure access by all animals.
3
Do you make sure animals are not housed in the same enclosure simply because they arrived on the same day or because individual kennel space is insufficient.
4
Are the animals who are not socialized to other animals well as those who actively bully other animals are not grouped with other animals.
5
Are the animals who have engaged in fighting with one another are not grouped together.
6
Does caution is used when attempting to include any animal with a history of fighting in a group.
7
Are the animals appropriately matched for age, sex, health and behavior.
8
Does intact animals of breeding age not placed in group housing.
9
Does the group housing for dogs should have no more than four to six dogs.
10
Does the group housing for cats does not exceed 10-12.
