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.