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2VAC5-150-90: Primary enclosures for dogs and cats
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 2. Agriculture
- Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services
- Chapter 150. Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Companion Animals
- Part II. Standards for the Transportation of Companion Animals, Excluding Birds, by Carriers, Dealers, Exhibitors, Pet Shops and Auction Sales
- Article 2. Special Standards for Dogs and Cats in Addition to General Standards
1. Dogs and cats shall be transported in a manner that during air transit the following animal or group of animals shall have its own primary enclosure:
a. A dog over six months of age;
b. A cat over six months of age;
c. A puppy weighing over 20 pounds;
d. Two kittens eight weeks to six months of age and weighing less than 20 pounds each;
e. Two puppies eight weeks to six months of age and weighing less than 20 pounds each;
f. Litter mates less than eight weeks of age accompanied by their dam.
2. During surface transit, a maximum of 12 dogs or cats shall share a primary enclosure, provided that subdivisions 7 and 12 of 2VAC5-150-30 are met; and
3. Any aggressive dog or cat, irrespective of age and size, shall have its own primary enclosure.
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