USAFAI48-103 — Registration And Control Of Animals

USAFAI48-103 governs the registration, identification, care, vaccination, and control of privately owned and stray animals on USAFA.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI48-103
  • Title: REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF ANIMALS
  • Date: 2019-06-19

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It covers animal health and welfare, impoundment facilities, animal bites, veterinary services, quarantine, and disposal. The publication requires animal owners to maintain control of pets and establishes procedures for reporting incidents and handling animals.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned to or residing on USAFA.

Topics covered

  • Animal registration and identification
  • Pet vaccination
  • Animal impoundment
  • Animal bite investigations
  • Veterinary services
  • Rabies quarantine
  • Stray animal control

Questions and answers

What can happen when animal owners violate USAFAI48-103?

Animal owners who violate the provisions of this instruction are subject to the forced removal of their pets from USAFA and may be held financially liable for all costs incurred for failing to maintain control of their pets.

How must incidents covered by USAFAI48-103 be reported?

Individuals will report incidents of offenses covered by this instruction through the 10th Security Forces Squadron (10 SFS) Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) for appropriate action. (paragraph 1)

What must health care providers do after an alleged animal bite?

Health Care Providers (HCP) will examine victims of alleged animal bites and report findings on Department of Defense (DD) Form 2341, Report of Animal Bite – Potential Rabies Exposure, to Public Health. (paragraph 2)

What veterinary services are provided under USAFAI48-103?

Services will include, but not be limited to: examinations, vaccinations, deworming, health certificates, and microchipping. (paragraph 48-131)

What quarantine requirement applies to animals suspected of rabies or other diseases?

Develop a local program for quarantine and observation of animals suspected of being infected with rabies or other diseases that may have detrimental effects on humans. (paragraph 48-131)

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