Animal Transport
No.
Question
1
Are the risks and benefits for all animals affected by the transport program carefully weighed.
2
Make sure compromises on the guidelines are not made when there is ample opportunity to plan
3
Does a contact person is identified at each transfer point.
4
“Are animals destined for transport vaccinated prior to or upon intake at the
organization of origin”
5
“In addition to any examinations required by state or federal regulations, are all animals being transported examined within 24 hours of transport for any problems.
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6
“During transport, does animals have adequate space, comfortable environmental
conditions and good air quality.”
7
Are the unfamiliar animals not transported together in the same primary enclosure.
8
Are animals safely and securely confined within the enclosure.
9
If animals are sedated, is a veterinary guidance provided for their care.
10
Does fresh air free of exhaust fumes ensured.
11
Does all dogs and cats observed and allowed to rest every four to six hours.
12
Does adult dogs allowed to exercise and eliminate every four to six hours.
13
“Does food is provided at least every 24 hours for adults and more frequently for
animals under six months old.”
14
Is the receiving facility adequate?
15
Has the housing being prepared for the arriving animals?
16
Does a written record of all involved parties, including responsibilities for each, is kept in sufficient detail to allow a trace back to the animal’s origins.
17
Are animals treated for internal and external parasites prior to transport?
18
Are animals not sedated unless recommended by a veterinarian?
19
Does the animals’ primary enclosures have no sharp edges?
20
Does an absorbent bedding is provided ?
21
Are you following Ambient Temperature
22
Is the Ambient Temperature below 80 degrees?
23
Is the Ambient Temperature above 60 Degress?
24
Is Thermometer placed in the Animal Area?
25
Is it placed at the level of animal?
