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At the Red Buttes animal facility, an enclosure housing chipmunks had a large amount of overgrown vegetation surrounding the enclosure. On two sides of the enclosure, the vegetation completely obscured the enclosure walls from the outside. In order to see into the enclosure, the inspector had to stand on a gate due to the height and density of the weeds. This amount of overgrowth does not allow for proper visualization of the enclosure walls to ensure that it is in good repair nor does it allow easy visualization of the animals within the enclosure. Overgrown vegetation can also be an area for pests or predators to live in, which could lead to disease or injury of the chipmunks within. The premises must be kept clear of weeds and in good repair in order to protect the animals from injury and to facilitate proper husbandry practices. TO BE CORRECTED BY 28 AUGUST 2020. This inspection was conducted on 8/18/2020 and the exit interview was conducted on 8/19/2020 with facility representatives.