U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

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All TitlesTitle 9Chapter IPart 3Subpart A - Subpart A—Specifications for the Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, and Transportation of Dogs and Cats 1

FACILITIES AND OPERATING STANDARDS
§ 3.1 - Housing facilities, general.
§ 3.2 - Indoor housing facilities.
§ 3.3 - Sheltered housing facilities.
§ 3.4 - Outdoor housing facilities.
§ 3.5 - Mobile or traveling housing facilities.
§ 3.6 - Primary enclosures.

ANIMAL HEALTH AND HUSBANDRY STANDARDS
§ 3.7 - Compatible grouping.
§ 3.8 - Exercise for dogs.
§ 3.9 - Feeding.
§ 3.10 - Watering.
§ 3.11 - Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
§ 3.12 - Employees.
§ 3.13 - Veterinary care for dogs.

TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS
§ 3.14 - Consignments to carriers and intermediate handlers.
§ 3.15 - Primary enclosures used to transport live dogs and cats.
§ 3.16 - Primary conveyances (motor vehicle, rail, air, and marine).
§ 3.17 - Food and water requirements.
§ 3.18 - Care in transit.
§ 3.19 - Terminal facilities.
§ 3.20 - Handling.
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