Certification for random source dogs and cats.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) Each of the entities listed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this section that acquire any live dog or cat shall, before selling or providing the live dog or cat to a dealer, hold and care for the dog or cat for a period of not less than 5 full days after acquiring the animal, not including the date of acquisition and excluding time in transit. This holding period shall include at least one Saturday. The provisions of this paragraph apply to: (1) Each pound or shelter owned and operated by a State, county, or city; (2) Each private pound or shelter established for the purpose of caring for animals, such as a humane society, or other organization that is under contract with a State, county, or city, that operates as a pound or shelter, and that releases animals on a voluntary basis; and (3) Each research facility licensed by USDA as a dealer. (b) A dealer shall not sell, provide, or make available to any person a live random source dog or cat unless the dealer provides the recipient of the dog or cat with certification that contains the following information: (1) The name, address, USDA license number, and signature of the dealer; (2) The name, address, USDA license or registration number, if such number exists, and signature of the recipient of the dog or cat; (3) A description of each dog or cat being sold, provided, or made available that shall include: (i) The species and breed or type (for mixed breeds, estimate the two dominant breeds or types); (ii) The sex; (

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 2.133