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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2. Agriculture
Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services
Chapter 150. Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Companion Animals
12/26/2024

2VAC5-150-90. Primary enclosures for dogs and cats.

1. Dogs and cats shall be transported in a manner that during air transit the following animal or group of animals shall have its own primary enclosure:

a. A dog over six months of age;

b. A cat over six months of age;

c. A puppy weighing over 20 pounds;

d. Two kittens eight weeks to six months of age and weighing less than 20 pounds each;

e. Two puppies eight weeks to six months of age and weighing less than 20 pounds each;

f. Litter mates less than eight weeks of age accompanied by their dam.

2. During surface transit, a maximum of 12 dogs or cats shall share a primary enclosure, provided that subdivisions 7 and 12 of 2VAC5-150-30 are met; and

3. Any aggressive dog or cat, irrespective of age and size, shall have its own primary enclosure.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-6501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-02-13 § 2.7, eff. May 13, 1987.

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