Transport of Dogs and Cats

TRANSPORT OF DOGS AND CATS

  • Rule 3
  • Rule 4
    • A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the dogs and cats are in a fit condition to travel by a rail, road, inland waterway, sea or air and are not showing any sign of infectious or contagious disease including rabies, shall accompany each consignment and the certificate shall be in the form specified in Schedule-A.
    • In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport.
  • Rule 5: No dog or cat in an advanced stage of pregnancy shall be transported.
  • Rule 6: Dogs or cats to be transported in the same container shall be of the same species and breed. Unweaned puppies or kittens shall not be transported with adult dogs or cats other than their darns. No female dog or cat in season (oestrus) shall be transported with any male.
  • Rule 7: Any dog or cat reported to be vicious or exhibiting a vicious disposition shall be transported individually in a cage, muzzeled and labelled to give warning to the handlers. In extreme cases, the dogs or cats shall be administered with sedative drugs by a qualified veterinary surgeon.
  • Rule 8
    • When dogs or cats are to be transported for long distances
      • They shall be fed and given water at least two hours prior to their transport and shall not be packed for transport if they are hungry or thirsty
      • They should be exercised as late as possible before despatch;
      • They shall be given adequate water for drinking every four hours in summer or every six hours during winter;
      • They shall be fed once in twelve hours in the case of adult dogs or cats and they shall be fed once in four hours in the case of puppies and kittens in accordance with the instructions of the consignors if any;
      • Adequate arrangements shall be made for their care and management during the journey.
    • When the dogs or cats are to be transported by rail involving a journey of more than six hours, an attendant shall accompany the dogs or cats to supply them with food and water on the way and the attendant shall have access to the dogs or cats for this purpose at all stations and no dog or cat shall be exposed to the direct blast of air during such journey.
  • Rule 9
    • Where dogs or cats are to be transported for short distance byroad in a public vehicle, the following precautions are to be taken namely
      • they shall be put in a cage and the cage containing the dogs or cats shall not be put on the roof of the vehicle but shall be put inside the vehicle preferably near the end of the vehicle;
      • the vehicle transporting the dogs or cats shall as far as possible maintain constant speed, avoiding sudden stops and reducing effects of shocks and jolts to the minimum;
      • at least one attendant shall be present at all times during transit who shall ensure that proper transit conditions are observed and shall also replenish food and water whenever necessary.
  • Rule 10
    • Where dogs or cats are to be transported by air
      • The cages shall be properly cleaned and disinfected before the dogs or cats are put in the cages.
      • Sufficient pady straw or saw dust or paper cuttings shall be provided for cats in the cages as resting material.
      • For international transport, the dogs or cats shall be kept in a pressurized compartment with regulated temperature.
  • Rule 11: The size and type of crates for transport of dogs and cats shall confirm as clearly as may be to the size and type specified in Schedule-B and Schedule-C respectively.
  • Rule 12: All containers of dogs or cats shall be clearly labelled showing the names, address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor.
  • Rule 13: The consignee shall be informed about the train or transport arrival or flight number and its time or arrival in advance.
  • Rule 14: Consignment of dogs or cats to be transported by rail or road shall be booked by the next passenger or main train or bus and should not be detained after accepting the consignment for booking.
Last modified: Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 12:05 PM