WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI48-101 — Animal Control And Disease Prevention

WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI48-101 governs the possession and control of animals and animal health and safety at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI48-101
  • Title: ANIMAL CONTROL AND DISEASE PREVENTION
  • Date: 2025-07-23

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The publication addresses prohibited acts, animal removal, injuries caused by animals, quarantine actions, and stray-animal handling. It requires animal registration, rabies vaccination documentation, and microchipping for dogs and cats residing on base.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to the Air National Guard or the Air Force Reserve Center (ANG/AFRC) units.

Topics covered

  • Prohibited acts involving animals
  • Removal of animals from base
  • Animal bite and scratch injuries
  • Rabies quarantine actions
  • Stray animal disposition
  • Pet registration and microchipping
  • Animal rabies vaccination

Questions and answers

What happens when an animal violates WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI48-101?

Any violation of this instruction is considered grounds for removal of an animal or animals from the base, even for a first offense. (paragraph 5)

Where must someone bitten or scratched by an animal go for treatment?

Individuals bitten or scratched by an animal will report to the Emergency Room, Wright-Patterson Medical Center, for medical treatment. (paragraph 6)

How soon must an animal that caused a bite or scratch be examined?

Any animal kept on base identified as inflicting a bite and/or scratch wound on a human must be taken to the VTF for examination as soon as possible, but in no event later than 48 hours following the incident. (paragraph 6)

How long is an animal placed on home quarantine when it shows no signs of rabies?

If, at the time of exam, the animal shows no signs of rabies, the animal inflicting the bite will be placed on a 10-day home quarantine and will be a rabies suspect for the duration of the quarantine period. (paragraph 6)

How long are unregistered stray animals held at the shelter?

Unregistered animals (without tags or microchip) are held for 3 working days at the shelter, and then, depending on their disposition, are either put up for adoption or euthanized. (paragraph 6)

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