Lexington pet retailers operate under LFUCG Chapter 4, state KRS 436.605 humane standards, and Fayette County health rules, with LACC inspecting facilities for sanitation and animal welfare.
Pet stores selling dogs, cats, or other animals in Lexington must comply with Chapter 4 of the LFUCG Code and Kentucky's animal welfare statutes including KRS 436.605, which sets minimum standards for confinement, food, water, and veterinary care. Lexington Animal Care & Control inspects retail facilities and investigates welfare complaints. The store must maintain rabies vaccination records for animals four months or older. Lexington has not adopted a puppy-mill sales ban like some larger cities, but state law prohibits sales below age eight weeks under KRS 436.605.
Civil and criminal animal cruelty charges under KRS 525.130 and KRS 436.605, business license suspension, and seizure of animals by LACC.
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