Section 68A-6.0123 - Standard Caging Requirements for Wild CanidsIn addition to the requirements of this section, each cage or enclosure shall be equipped with a shelter(s)/den(s) that shall accommodate all the animals in the enclosure simultaneously. Each enclosure shall have an accessible device to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is not limited to boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, rawhide, pools, etc.
(1) Foxes, small (e.g., Fennec, kit). (a) For one or two animals, a cage 6 feet by 4 feet, 4 feet high. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area.(b) Each cage shall have an elevated platform(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(2) Foxes (e.g., red, grey, Arctic, bat eared, bush dogs).(a) For one or two animals, a cage 8 feet by 6 feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area.(b) Each cage shall have an elevated platform(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(3) Wolves (e.g., gray wolf, except red wolf, maned wolf, hyenas, African wild dogs, Cape hunting dogs).(a) For one or two animals, a cage 20 feet by 10 feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area.(b) Each cage shall have an elevated platform(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(c) Outdoor cages over 1, 000 square feet (uncovered) shall have vertical jump walls at least 8 feet high, with a 45 degree inward angle overhang 2 feet wide or, jump walls 10 feet high without an overhang.(4) Coyotes, jackals, Asian wild dogs, red wolf, dingoes.(a) For one or two animals, a cage 20 feet by 8 feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area.(b) Each cage shall have an elevated platform(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(c) Outdoor cages over 1, 000 square feet (uncovered) shall have vertical jump walls at least 8 feet high with a 45 degree, inward angle overhang 2 feet wide or, jump walls 10 feet high without an overhang.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68A-6.0123
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 181, September 17, 2019 effective 9/30/2019.