"The department shall establish health and safety guidelines pertaining to the humane and sanitary treatment of cats living in retail food stores, the bill reads. Such guidelines shall authorize retail food store owners or operators to keep cats in retail food stores in adherence with relevant health code provisions, provided that such retail food stores is in compliance with responsible care standards."
"Veterinary care and safety measures are important for the well-being of cats, no matter whether they live in a home or a store, Rosenthal told amNewYork. Cats living in bodegas should enjoy the same protections as those who live with people and their families, and this bill aims to do just that."
Assembly legislation would direct the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to create statewide health and safety standards for cats living in retail stores. The proposal would allow retail food stores to keep cats if they meet responsible care standards and relevant health code provisions. Requirements would include designated cat zones separated from food preparation and storage areas, regular veterinary care such as vaccinations, and mandatory spaying or neutering. Retail owners would be responsible for covering the costs of veterinary care and safety measures to ensure humane and sanitary treatment of store cats.
Read at www.amny.com
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