Authorised rabies quarantine premises and authorised carrying agents
All rabies quarantine premises are privately owned. This Department is responsible only for ensuring that the disease security and isolation requirements are met. Premises do vary in the level of comfort and care provided for your animal and it is in your own interest to ensure that the welfare needs of your animal are adequately covered. We do recommend that, in making your choice, you should compare brochures and visit the premises wherever possible. Most premises will be only too pleased to refer you to one of their customers for an independent view of the services they offer.Although the Department do not lay down rules for the welfare of animals in quarantine we have produced a voluntary Code of Practice on the welfare of dogs and cats in quarantine premises. This code was drawn up in consultation with premises owners and welfare organisations. The Department cannot enforce the provisions of this code on any individual premises so it is in your own interests and that of your pet to ensure that all your requirements are covered in the contract agreed between you and the premises of your choice.
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