ROBINSAFBI48-131 — Animal Control

ROBINSAFBI48-131 governs procedures and responsibilities for controlling pets and animals on Robins Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: ROBINSAFBI48-131
  • Title: ANIMAL CONTROL
  • Date: 2020-07-10

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It addresses pet limits, prohibited animals, registration, immunizations, identification, animal care, abandonment, removal, and transient animals. It requires owners to maintain animal health, shelter, water, shade, containment, and sanitary conditions.

Applies to: It applies to all persons transporting or having an animal under their control on Robins AFB and establishes responsibilities for Privatized Housing (PH) residents, 78th Security Forces Squadron (78 SFS), US Army Veterinary Services, and 78th Civil Engineer Group (78 CEG).

Topics covered

  • Pet limits and prohibited animals
  • Pet registration and immunizations
  • Animal identification and microchipping
  • Animal abuse and neglect
  • Pet removal and vicious animals
  • Stray animal control
  • Transient animal entry
  • Outdoor animal care

Questions and answers

How many pets may be kept per household in Robins AFB privatized housing?

No more than two pets per household (or family) may be kept in the PH areas of Robins AFB. (paragraph 1)

Which dog breeds are prohibited on Robins AFB?

Pit bulls (including American Staffordshire Bull Terriers or English Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, and wolf hybrids are breeds of dogs that are prohibited on Robins AFB. (paragraph 1)

When must dogs, cats, and ferrets be registered?

Register dogs, cats and ferrets when they are immunized (meet vaccination age), or within two weeks of arrival on base, and yearly thereafter, triennially for rabies vaccination. (paragraph 1)

Is microchipping required for dogs and cats in Robins AFB privatized housing?

Micro chipping of dogs and cats residing on Robins AFB PH is mandatory and can be done at a civilian veterinary clinic or at the Robins Veterinary Treatment Facility. (paragraph 1)

When must dogs be kept in a fenced area outside?

Keep dogs in a fenced area if they will spend extended periods outside (two or more consecutive hours). This area should be at least 250 square feet with warning signs visibly posted. Electrical and invisible fences are strictly prohibited. (paragraph 2)

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