15A NCAC 10H .1106      HUMANE TREATMENT

Animals shall be observed daily for signs of poor health or injury. Animals that are visibly sick, injured, in pain, or suffering shall be provided medical care or euthanized as soon as possible. The euthanization of the animal shall be by a method designed to cause minimal distress and pain as well as rapid, irreversible loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest. The license holder shall confirm death by ensuring respiration has ceased.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273;

Eff. April 1, 1986;

Readopted Eff. November 1, 2019.