02 NCAC 52J .0303          FOOD AND WATER REQUIREMENTS

If dogs and cats are transported for a period of more than six hours:

(1)           The transportation vehicle shall stop a minimum of once every six hours for a period of no less than one hour. Dogs shall be removed from their respective primary enclosures and provided exercise, if it is safe to do so. The reason for the exclusion of any animal from this requirement during a transport shall be documented. During this one-hour period dogs and cats shall be continuously provided a supply of potable water.

(2)           No dog or cat shall be subject to vehicular transport which has not been adequately fed within 24 hours of any time during transportation. No puppy or kitten less than six months of age shall be subject to vehicular transport which has not been adequately fed within six hours of any time during transportation.

(3)           The primary enclosure used for transportation of cats shall be equipped with a properly cleaned litter box and clean litter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 19A‑24;

Eff. April 1, 1984;

Readopted Eff. September 1, 2022.