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Regulation of Commercial Animal Dealers  (PDF|115 KB)
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
An overview of USDA oversight of animal dealers.
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Questions and Answers on Animal Care's Regulation of Commercial Animal Dealers  (PDF|34 KB)
USDA. APHIS. Animal Care.
Provides answers to common questions, including who regulates "commercial dog breeders."
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Cinnamon CatPets and Wildlife-Licensing and Health Requirements
DHS. U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
An overview of all United States laws and regulations governing the importation of pets, wild animals, and animal products.
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Customs dogEntering the United States-Prohibited and Restricted Items
DHS. U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
A listing of items prohibited or restricted from entering the United States. The site provides information on biological specimens, pets, dog and cat fur, fish and wildlife, wildlife products, game and hunting trophies, and other items.
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Centers for Disease Control and PreventionImportation of Pets and Other Animal & Animal Products into the United States
CDC. Division of Global Migration & Quarantine.
Information on the importation of dogs, cats, turtles, monkeys and other animals and animal products capable of causing human disease.
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Pets Evacuation and Standards Act 2006  (PDF|34 KB)
This US law requires local and state emergency preparedness authorities to include in their evacuation plans how they will accommodate household pets and service animals in case of a disaster.
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Animal Care Dealer Inspection Manual
USDA. APHIS. Animal Care.
The reference manual used by Animal Care inspectors to ensure a uniform inspection process of licensed animal dealers.
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