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'217 <br />Appendix !: <br />Required Kennel Space Regulations <br />This appendbc contains two types of information used in the research of our <br />recommendations reganiing minimum kennel space requirements. <br />The first section covers e~osting ordinances, including one from NC, that curnentiy <br />regulate minimum kennel space n:quinrmerns. The second part of the append'a covers <br />general recorrrmendations and/or references from organizations that have formulated <br />findings for recommended minimum kennel space. n~uiremerrts. <br />Ordinances: <br />1. County of New Hanover- North Carolina <br />Outside enclosuB means a pen large enough to provide each dog less than 25 pounds <br />with a kennel of at least 8 feet x 10 feet in size. and each dog 25 pounds or greater with <br />a kennel of 10 feet x 10 feet in size. Animal control senrices reserves the right to <br />determine if a space is considered su'~table for the number and s'¢e of dogs housed in <br />an outdoor enclosure. . <br />2. Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department -Nebraska Animal Control - <br />Kennel Runs <br />Kennels come in a variety of shapes and s'¢es with a comparatively low cost. When <br />your dog is confined in a kennel, use the minimum space requirements from the chart <br />below as a guide. An additional 16 square feet should be used for each dog sharing <br />the pen with another. The minimum pen sizes include a shelter. <br />Kennels can come with tops for jumpers and climbers. For dogs that like to dig, tha <br />kennel can be placed on a Dement pad. Kennel runs might seem like a silly idea when <br />you have a large yani, but for dogs that love th escape; this may be a good choice. <br />Size of Dog Pen Size <br />(Sq. Ft) <br />F,ctra Large <br />over 26" or over 75 lbs.) 8 <br />Large ~ <br />(over 20" or under 75 lbs.) 40 <br />Medium ~ <br />over 12" or under 50 lbs. 32 <br />Small 24 <br />