Inspection Form

Facility Inspection Program

INSPECTION FORM

This form to be completed by the Facility Inspector Only.
One signed copy is to be returned to the ACFA Facility Inspection Program Administrator
Name of Owner(s):_____________________________________
Street Address:_______________________________________
( this must be the address of the facility inspected. )
City: _______________________State/Province: _____ ZIP:_______ Country: _____
ACFA Cattery/Cat Haven Registered Name(s): _______________________________
Date Completed: ______________       Telephone: ______________

Score conditions as follows:

U = 0 = unacceptable
1 = Below Standard
2 = Standard 3 = Above Standard
4 = Excellent
( An average total score of less than 2.5 is ineligible for approval )

FACILITIES Conditions

(1) Construction ________

(2) Shelter ________

(3) Maintenance ________

(4) Sanitation ________

(5) Cages ________

(6) Water and Electric ________

(7) Light / Dark ________

(8) Heating / Cooling ________

(9) Ventilation ________

(10) Waste Disposal ________

(11) Food Storage ________

(12) Feeding ________

(13) Watering ________

(14) Cleaning ________

(15) Housekeeping ________

(16) Pest Control ________

(17) Animal Appearance ________

(18) Exercise ________

(16) Identification ________

                The following questions are to be answered either "YES" or "NO"

A.   GENERAL

(1) Is there enough space provided so that each cat that is housed in the Cattery / Cat Haven can get adequate exercise? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(2) Are there enough litter boxes provided for the number of cats being housed? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(3) Is the facility clean? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(4) Are safety precautions being taken such as assuring there are no open flames or hazardous materials where the cats can get to them? Are all wall plugs at the floor covered? Are there smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors/fire extinguishers as needed for the individual facility? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

B. CATTERY / CAT HAVEN FACILITIES

(1) If caging is used, is the space adequate for the size of the cat? For example, one cat weighing 4 pounds or more should be housed in at least 30 cu ft of cage. Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(2) In general, is the cage space adequate for each cat taking into account the activity level of the breed? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(3) Are there any cages with wire mesh bottoms?
( If answer is yes, Cattery/Cat Haven can not be approved ) Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(4) Are the cages clean with no dirt or hair on them? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(5) If the cats are caged, are they able to stand, turn and move easily? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(6) If there is an outdoor component to the Cattery/Cat Haven, is shelter provided so the cats can remain dry all the time? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(7) If there is an outdoor component to the Cattery/Cat Haven, is sufficient shade provided to the cats? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

C. CLEANLINESS

(1) Does the Cattery/Cat Haven appear clean? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(2) Are the litter boxes adequate in number for the cat population? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(3) Are the sides of the litterboxes and the inside of the hood of any hooded litterboxes clean? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(4) Is the food stored properly in a place and a manner where it will be assured to be free of any contamination or exposure to feces or outside elements? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

D. CATS

(1) Do all the cats exhibit good skin/coat condition? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(2) Does the owner say that each cat is observed daily? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(3) Are the cats groomed, and without severe mats? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(4) Are any of the cats obviously ill, without being under medical care?
( If answer is yes, Cattery/Cat Haven can not be approved ) Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(5) Do the cats exhibit proper weight for their size, age and breed? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(6) Is there a program in place to prevent parasites? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(7) Are any parasites present, without a parasite control program in place?
( If answer is yes, Cattery/Cat Haven can not be approved ) Yes [   ]     No [   ]

(8) Are the cats clean? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

For the Cattery/Cat Haven to pass inspection, it must have "Yes" answers to all questions, except to B3, D4 & D7.   These three questions must be answered "No" for the Cattery/Cat Haven to pass an inspection.

Signed:__________________________________________________ Facilities Inspector

Please Print Name(s): ______________________________________

Facilities Inspector Identification #: __________________________

Office Telephone No._______________________________

ACFA Facility Inspection Program Administrator - NORMA ANDERSON
701 S. SPRUCE
ARLINGTON, SD 57212
PH: 605-983-7118
EMAIL: DAKOTACATLADY@MCHSI,COM

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	FACILITIES	Conditions
(1)	Construction	________
(2)	Shelter	________
(3)	Maintenance	________
(4)	Sanitation	________
(5)	Cages	________
(6)	Water and Electric	________
(7)	Light / Dark	________
(8)	Heating / Cooling	________
(9)	Ventilation	________
(10)	Waste Disposal	________
(11)	Food Storage	________
(12)	Feeding	________
(13)	Watering	________
(14)	Cleaning	________
(15)	Housekeeping	________
(16)	Pest Control	________
(17)	Animal Appearance	________
(18)	Exercise	________
(16)	Identification	________

(1)	Is there enough space provided so that each cat that is housed in the Cattery / Cat Haven can get adequate exercise?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(2)	Are there enough litter boxes provided for the number of cats being housed?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(3)	Is the facility clean?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(4)	Are safety precautions being taken such as assuring there are no open flames or hazardous materials where the cats can get to them? Are all wall plugs at the floor covered? Are there smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors/fire extinguishers as needed for the individual facility?	Yes [ ] No [ ]

(1)	If caging is used, is the space adequate for the size of the cat? For example, one cat weighing 4 pounds or more should be housed in at least 30 cu ft of cage.	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(2)	In general, is the cage space adequate for each cat taking into account the activity level of the breed?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(3)	Are there any cages with wire mesh bottoms? ( If answer is yes, Cattery/Cat Haven can not be approved )	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(4)	Are the cages clean with no dirt or hair on them?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(5)	If the cats are caged, are they able to stand, turn and move easily?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(6)	If there is an outdoor component to the Cattery/Cat Haven, is shelter provided so the cats can remain dry all the time?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(7)	If there is an outdoor component to the Cattery/Cat Haven, is sufficient shade provided to the cats?	Yes [ ] No [ ]

(1)	Does the Cattery/Cat Haven appear clean?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(2)	Are the litter boxes adequate in number for the cat population?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(3)	Are the sides of the litterboxes and the inside of the hood of any hooded litterboxes clean?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(4)	Is the food stored properly in a place and a manner where it will be assured to be free of any contamination or exposure to feces or outside elements?	Yes [ ] No [ ]

(1)	Do all the cats exhibit good skin/coat condition?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(2)	Does the owner say that each cat is observed daily?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(3)	Are the cats groomed, and without severe mats?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(4)	Are any of the cats obviously ill, without being under medical care? ( If answer is yes, Cattery/Cat Haven can not be approved )	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(5)	Do the cats exhibit proper weight for their size, age and breed?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(6)	Is there a program in place to prevent parasites?	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(7)	Are any parasites present, without a parasite control program in place? ( If answer is yes, Cattery/Cat Haven can not be approved )	Yes [ ] No [ ]
(8)	Are the cats clean?	Yes [ ] No [ ]


		American Cat Fanciers Association © Copyright 1997-2005 P.O. Box 1949, Nixa, MO 65714-1949 Phone: (417) 725-1530 - Fax: (417) 725-1533 - Email