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<p> Consumers should consult (Health and Safety Code §§ 122045 through 122220 (Lockyer-Polanco Pet Breeder Warranty) and (Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Acts) for an explanation of warranty with purchase of animals.</p><br> | <p> Consumers should consult (Health and Safety Code §§ 122045 through 122220 (Lockyer-Polanco Pet Breeder Warranty) and (Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Acts) for an explanation of warranty with purchase of animals.</p><br> | ||
| - | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Agriculture-Western Region</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> | |
| - | '''Department of Agriculture-Western Region'''<br> | + | '''Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service'''<br> |
| - | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service<br> | + | |
2150 Centre Avenue<br> | 2150 Centre Avenue<br> | ||
Building B, Mailstop 3W11<br> | Building B, Mailstop 3W11<br> | ||
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| + | ==Breeders (Wholesale)== | ||
<p>U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licenses breeders and inspects kennels. Breeders '''are not required''' to use DCA's pet disclosure form but are required to provide the same disclosures to pet stores purchasing their animals. </p><br> | <p>U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licenses breeders and inspects kennels. Breeders '''are not required''' to use DCA's pet disclosure form but are required to provide the same disclosures to pet stores purchasing their animals. </p><br> | ||
| - | + | ==Groomers, Kennels, Pet Shops== | |
<p>Consumers may contact the local Better Business Bureau for a record of complaints. Resolution may require civil action.</p><br> | <p>Consumers may contact the local Better Business Bureau for a record of complaints. Resolution may require civil action.</p><br> | ||
| - | + | ==Dog Trainer== | |
<p>No state license required. Training is usually apprenticeship with an experienced dog trainer. City or county business license is required. Maintaining a kennel requires a city or county license and a use permit (business must be compatible with neighborhood).</p><br> | <p>No state license required. Training is usually apprenticeship with an experienced dog trainer. City or county business license is required. Maintaining a kennel requires a city or county license and a use permit (business must be compatible with neighborhood).</p><br> | ||
| - | + | ==Exotic Animal Dealers== | |
<p>Anyone importing, buying, selling or trading animals foreign to the United States (wild or domesticated) must be licensed by the USDA.</p><br> | <p>Anyone importing, buying, selling or trading animals foreign to the United States (wild or domesticated) must be licensed by the USDA.</p><br> | ||
| - | + | ==Wild Animal Dealers== | |
<p>(Fish and Game Code §§ 2116 to 2126, 2150 to 2156, and 2185 to 2192) | <p>(Fish and Game Code §§ 2116 to 2126, 2150 to 2156, and 2185 to 2192) | ||
(Health and Safety Code §§ 121775 through 121870)</p><br> | (Health and Safety Code §§ 121775 through 121870)</p><br> | ||
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<p>Department of Fish and Game (DFG) publishes a list of animals that may not be imported or transported into the state. Release of wild animals is regulated by DFG. In addition, the Department of Health Services also regulates the importing of wild animals.</p><br> | <p>Department of Fish and Game (DFG) publishes a list of animals that may not be imported or transported into the state. Release of wild animals is regulated by DFG. In addition, the Department of Health Services also regulates the importing of wild animals.</p><br> | ||
[http://www.dfg.ca.gov/ '''www.dfg.ca.gov''']<br> | [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/ '''www.dfg.ca.gov''']<br> | ||
[http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ '''www.dhs.ca.gov''']<br> | [http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ '''www.dhs.ca.gov''']<br> | ||
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'''Primates/Monkeys See "Wild Animals Dealers"above.'''<br> | '''Primates/Monkeys See "Wild Animals Dealers"above.'''<br> | ||
| - | '''Department of Public Health'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Public Health</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
General Information: (916) 558-1784<br> | General Information: (916) 558-1784<br> | ||
[http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ '''www.dhs.ca.gov''']<br> | [http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ '''www.dhs.ca.gov''']<br> | ||
| - | + | ==Guide Dogs== | |
(Business and Professions Code §§ 7200 through 7218) | (Business and Professions Code §§ 7200 through 7218) | ||
<p>The Board licenses and regulates schools and persons in California that train and supply guide dogs for the blind.</p><br> | <p>The Board licenses and regulates schools and persons in California that train and supply guide dogs for the blind.</p><br> | ||
| - | '''DCA - Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">DCA - Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind'''</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
1625 N. Market Blvd. Suite S202<br> | 1625 N. Market Blvd. Suite S202<br> | ||
Sacramento, CA 95834<br> | Sacramento, CA 95834<br> | ||
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| - | + | ==Service Dogs== | |
<p>Questions involving the differences between "guide dogs" and "service dogs" should be referred to the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind.</p> | <p>Questions involving the differences between "guide dogs" and "service dogs" should be referred to the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind.</p> | ||
| - | (916) 654-0462 | + | (916) 654-0462<br> |
| - | (916) 653-2215 | + | (916) 653-2215 Fax<br> |
| - | + | ==Veterinarians/Veterinary Technicians== | |
(Business and Professions Code §§ 4825 through 4844)<br> | (Business and Professions Code §§ 4825 through 4844)<br> | ||
<p>'''The Veterinary Medical Board (VMB)''' provides protection for consumers and animals through proper licensing of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians, and enforcement of the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. </p><br> | <p>'''The Veterinary Medical Board (VMB)''' provides protection for consumers and animals through proper licensing of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians, and enforcement of the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. </p><br> | ||
| - | '''DCA - Veterinary Medical Board'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">DCA - Veterinary Medical Board</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 2250<br> | 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 2250<br> | ||
Sacramento, CA 95815<br> | Sacramento, CA 95815<br> | ||
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| - | + | ==Animal Drugs== | |
Food and Drug Administration, Center of Veterinary Medicine<br> | Food and Drug Administration, Center of Veterinary Medicine<br> | ||
[http://www.fda.gov/cvm/default.html '''www.fda.gov.gov''']<br> | [http://www.fda.gov/cvm/default.html '''www.fda.gov.gov''']<br> | ||
| - | '''Department of Health Services'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Health Services</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
Food and Drug Branch<br> | Food and Drug Branch<br> | ||
(916) 558-1184<br> | (916) 558-1184<br> | ||
| - | [ | + | [http://www.dhs.gov/ '''www.dhs.gov''']<br> |
| - | + | ==Feed and Fertilizer== | |
(Food and Agriculture Code §§ 15051 and 15071)<br> | (Food and Agriculture Code §§ 15051 and 15071)<br> | ||
| - | '''Department of Food and Agriculture'''<br> | + | |
| + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Food and Agriculture</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> | ||
1220 N Street<br> | 1220 N Street<br> | ||
Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | ||
| - | (916) 654-0466 | + | (916) 654-0466 Recorded info<br> |
| - | (916) 654-0462 | + | (916) 654-0462<br> |
[http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ '''www.cdfa.ca.gov''']<br> | [http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ '''www.cdfa.ca.gov''']<br> | ||
email: cdfapublicaffairs@cdfa.ca.gov<br> | email: cdfapublicaffairs@cdfa.ca.gov<br> | ||
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| + | ==Endangered Species== | ||
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<p>'''For wildlife protection charities listing contact:'''</p> | <p>'''For wildlife protection charities listing contact:'''</p> | ||
| - | BBB Wise Giving Alliance<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">BBB Wise Giving Alliance</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800<br> | 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800<br> | ||
Arlington, VA 22203<br> | Arlington, VA 22203<br> | ||
| - | (703) 276-0100 | + | (703) 276-0100<br> |
(703) 525-8277 Fax<br> | (703) 525-8277 Fax<br> | ||
[http://www.bbb.org./ '''www.bbb.org/''']<br> | [http://www.bbb.org./ '''www.bbb.org/''']<br> | ||
| - | + | ==Ferrets/Other Wildlife/Exotic Pets== | |
| - | '''Department of Fish and Game'''<br> | + | Ferrets are illegal in California.<br> |
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| + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Fish and Game</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> | ||
1416 9th Street<br> | 1416 9th Street<br> | ||
Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | ||
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| - | + | ==Inter/Intra State Movement of Animals== | |
| - | '''Department of Food and Agriculture/Animal Health'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Food and Agriculture/Animal Health</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
1220 N Street<br> | 1220 N Street<br> | ||
Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | ||
| - | (916) 654-0466 | + | (916) 654-0466 Recorded info<br> |
| - | (916) 654-0462 | + | (916) 654-0462<br> |
(916) 653-2215 Fax<br> | (916) 653-2215 Fax<br> | ||
[http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ '''www.cdfa.ca.gov''']<br> | [http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ '''www.cdfa.ca.gov''']<br> | ||
| - | + | ==Export/Import International== | |
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| + | Rabies shots must be current<br> | ||
<p>'''U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service'''</p> | <p>'''U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service'''</p> | ||
[http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ '''www.aphis.usda.gov''']<br> | [http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ '''www.aphis.usda.gov''']<br> | ||
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| - | + | ==120-Day Quarantine Upon Arrival (Hawaii)== | |
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| + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Hawaiian Animal Quarantine Station</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> | ||
99-951 Halewe Valley Road<br> | 99-951 Halewe Valley Road<br> | ||
Aiea, HI 96701<br> | Aiea, HI 96701<br> | ||
(808) 483-7151<br> | (808) 483-7151<br> | ||
| - | (808) 483-7161 | + | (808) 483-7161 Fax<br> |
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| - | + | ==Industries (State Vet)== | |
| - | '''Department of Food and Agriculture'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">Department of Food and Agriculture</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
| - | Division of Animal Industry<br> | + | '''Division of Animal Industry'''<br> |
1220 N Street, Room A-107<br> | 1220 N Street, Room A-107<br> | ||
Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | Sacramento, CA 95814<br> | ||
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| - | '''UC Davis - Veterinary Genetics Laboratory'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">UC Davis - Veterinary Genetics Laboratory</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
One Shields Avenue<br> | One Shields Avenue<br> | ||
Davis, CA 95616<br> | Davis, CA 95616<br> | ||
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| - | + | ==Animal Identification - Microchip== | |
<p>In 1987, microchip implantation was a new technology for identifying ownership of animals. Legal counsel determined that VMB would have jurisdiction over the process only if it was a "surgical operation". Based on the fact that a 12-gauge needle was required for implanting microchips, VMB concluded that the procedure was surgical and could be''' performed only by licensed veterinarians'''.</p><br> | <p>In 1987, microchip implantation was a new technology for identifying ownership of animals. Legal counsel determined that VMB would have jurisdiction over the process only if it was a "surgical operation". Based on the fact that a 12-gauge needle was required for implanting microchips, VMB concluded that the procedure was surgical and could be''' performed only by licensed veterinarians'''.</p><br> | ||
| - | '''DCA - Veterinary Medical Board'''<br> | + | '''<font color="#4AA02C">DCA - Veterinary Medical Board</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br> |
[http://www.vmb.ca.gov/ '''www.vmb.ca.gov''']<br> | [http://www.vmb.ca.gov/ '''www.vmb.ca.gov''']<br> | ||
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| + | ==Pet Insurance== | ||
<p>To obtain health and accident insurance for dogs and cats, make a complaint about, or want to operate a pet insurance business, contact the California Department of Insurance at (800) 927-4357 or contact a local veterinarian for referrals.</p><br> | <p>To obtain health and accident insurance for dogs and cats, make a complaint about, or want to operate a pet insurance business, contact the California Department of Insurance at (800) 927-4357 or contact a local veterinarian for referrals.</p><br> | ||
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| - | <p>'''Department Publications:''' Pet Dealer Disclosure Form (dogs and/or cats)</p> | + | <p>'''Department Publications:''' Pet Dealer Disclosure Form (dogs and/or cats)</p><br> |
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| - | '''See:'''<br> | + | '''See Also:'''<br> |
[[Animals (Control/Care)|Animals (Control/Care)]]<br> | [[Animals (Control/Care)|Animals (Control/Care)]]<br> | ||
[[Community Hazards and Nuisance Complaint Center|Community Hazards and Nuisance Complaint Center]]<br> | [[Community Hazards and Nuisance Complaint Center|Community Hazards and Nuisance Complaint Center]]<br> | ||
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Revision as of 18:21, 2 March 2011
Consumers should consult (Health and Safety Code §§ 122045 through 122220 (Lockyer-Polanco Pet Breeder Warranty) and (Lockyer-Polanco-Farr Pet Protection Acts) for an explanation of warranty with purchase of animals.
Department of Agriculture-Western Region
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
2150 Centre Avenue
Building B, Mailstop 3W11
Fort Collins, CO 80526-8117
(970) 494-7478
(970) 494-7460 Fax
www.aphis.usda.gov
Breeders (Wholesale)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) licenses breeders and inspects kennels. Breeders are not required to use DCA's pet disclosure form but are required to provide the same disclosures to pet stores purchasing their animals.
Groomers, Kennels, Pet Shops
Consumers may contact the local Better Business Bureau for a record of complaints. Resolution may require civil action.
Dog Trainer
No state license required. Training is usually apprenticeship with an experienced dog trainer. City or county business license is required. Maintaining a kennel requires a city or county license and a use permit (business must be compatible with neighborhood).
Exotic Animal Dealers
Anyone importing, buying, selling or trading animals foreign to the United States (wild or domesticated) must be licensed by the USDA.
Wild Animal Dealers
(Fish and Game Code §§ 2116 to 2126, 2150 to 2156, and 2185 to 2192) (Health and Safety Code §§ 121775 through 121870)
Department of Fish and Game (DFG) publishes a list of animals that may not be imported or transported into the state. Release of wild animals is regulated by DFG. In addition, the Department of Health Services also regulates the importing of wild animals.
Primates/Monkeys See "Wild Animals Dealers"above.
Department of Public Health
General Information: (916) 558-1784
www.dhs.ca.gov
Guide Dogs
(Business and Professions Code §§ 7200 through 7218)
The Board licenses and regulates schools and persons in California that train and supply guide dogs for the blind.
DCA - Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind
1625 N. Market Blvd. Suite S202
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 574-7825
(866) 512-9103
www.dca.ca.gov/guidedogboard
Service Dogs
Questions involving the differences between "guide dogs" and "service dogs" should be referred to the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
(916) 654-0462
(916) 653-2215 Fax
Veterinarians/Veterinary Technicians
(Business and Professions Code §§ 4825 through 4844)
The Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) provides protection for consumers and animals through proper licensing of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians, and enforcement of the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
DCA - Veterinary Medical Board
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 2250
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-2610
(916) 263-2621 Fax
www.vmb.ca.gov
Animal Drugs
Food and Drug Administration, Center of Veterinary Medicine
www.fda.gov.gov
Department of Health Services
Food and Drug Branch
(916) 558-1184
www.dhs.gov
Feed and Fertilizer
(Food and Agriculture Code §§ 15051 and 15071)
Department of Food and Agriculture
1220 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-0466 Recorded info
(916) 654-0462
www.cdfa.ca.gov
email: cdfapublicaffairs@cdfa.ca.gov
Endangered Species
For wildlife protection charities listing contact:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 276-0100
(703) 525-8277 Fax
www.bbb.org/
Ferrets/Other Wildlife/Exotic Pets
Ferrets are illegal in California.
Department of Fish and Game
1416 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-0411
www.dfg.ca.gov
Inter/Intra State Movement of Animals
Department of Food and Agriculture/Animal Health
1220 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-0466 Recorded info
(916) 654-0462
(916) 653-2215 Fax
www.cdfa.ca.gov
Export/Import International
Rabies shots must be current
U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
120-Day Quarantine Upon Arrival (Hawaii)
Hawaiian Animal Quarantine Station
99-951 Halewe Valley Road
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7151
(808) 483-7161 Fax
Industries (State Vet)
Department of Food and Agriculture
Division of Animal Industry
1220 N Street, Room A-107
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-1447
(916) 653-2215 Fax
www.cdfa.ca.gov
UC Davis - Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-2211
(530) 752-3556 Fax
Animal Identification - Microchip
In 1987, microchip implantation was a new technology for identifying ownership of animals. Legal counsel determined that VMB would have jurisdiction over the process only if it was a "surgical operation". Based on the fact that a 12-gauge needle was required for implanting microchips, VMB concluded that the procedure was surgical and could be performed only by licensed veterinarians.
DCA - Veterinary Medical Board
www.vmb.ca.gov
Pet Insurance
To obtain health and accident insurance for dogs and cats, make a complaint about, or want to operate a pet insurance business, contact the California Department of Insurance at (800) 927-4357 or contact a local veterinarian for referrals.
Department Publications: Pet Dealer Disclosure Form (dogs and/or cats)
See Also:
Animals (Control/Care)
Community Hazards and Nuisance Complaint Center
Consumer Resource & Referral Guide
Directory of State Agencies
Directory of Federal Agencies
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