(1) AR 40-905 (Veterinary Health Services). Cited in paragraphs 5h, 7a, 7b and 10e.

(2) AR 608-10 (Child Development Services). Cited in paragraph 5i.

(3) USA MEDDAC Reg 40-14 (Rabies Prophylaxis and Management of Animal Bite Cases). Cited in paragraph 10d.

(4) US Department of Agriculture Health Regulations. Cited in paragraph 5h.

(5) Title 40, United States Code (USC), Section 291. Cited in paragraph 8f.

(6) Missouri Animal Abuse Act of 1983, as amended. Cited in paragraphs 8a and 12a.

(7) State of Missouri Health Regulations. Cited in paragraph 5h.

(8) Missouri State Senate Bill NO.636. Cited in paragraphs 9b and 9c.

b. Referenced form. DD Form 2341, Report of Animal Bite-Potential Rabies Exposure, is a referenced form. a. All domestic animals brought onto or maintained within the confines of Fort Leonard Wood are included within the meaning of this regulation. Violation of this regulation may result in Uniform Code Military Justice (UCMJ) action and/or loss of pet ownership privileges.

b. The privilege of maintaining a privately-owned animals on this installation depends on the animal's ability to live harmoniously within the military community. The Garrison Command Community Liaison Officer may withdraw this privilege when -

(1) The animal's presence constitutes a threat to the health or safety of persons and/or other animals.

(2) The animal is determined to be a public nuisance.

(3) The animal is abused, neglected or suffering from maltreatment as determined by protocols contained herein.

c. A maximum of two dogs and two cats are allowed to reside in/at each authorized housing unit. Small caged or otherwise confined animals (i.e., birds, fish, rodents, hamsters, gerbils or guinea pigs) may be kept in housing units without regard to numerical limits, so long as they are not kept for commercial purposes. Rabbits and ferrets are included in the category of pets and will not exceed two in number. Nursing litters of pets are excepted for a reasonable period of time but not to exceed three months after parturition. Exceptions to this policy will be considered. Memorandums requesting an exception to this policy must be sent through the Chief, Veterinary Services, Fort Leonard Wood Branch and Director of Public Works (DPW) to the Garrison Command Community Liaison Officer (GCCLO).

d. The breeding or raising of animals for commercial purposes and/or profit is prohibited on the installation. Owners who raise or breed animals for potential profit off the installation are not authorized military veterinary care.

e. Pets are not permitted in Visiting Officer Quarters, Distinguished Visitors Quarters, Bachelor Officer Quarters, Senior Enlisted Quarters, barracks or guest houses except where specifically authorized by the DPW.

f. Wild or exotic animals such as monkeys, wolves, wolf hybrids, raccoons, skunks, foxes, squirrels, and snakes will not be kept as pets.

g. Ferrets are permitted on post only after registration with the Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF).

h. The raising or keeping of fowl and domestic livestock including pot bellied pigs in housing areas is prohibited. Rabbits are considered domestic livestock when they are kept for meat producing purposes. a. All privately-owned dogs, cats and ferrets will be registered with the VTF, Building 2399, Minnesota Avenue, within ten days of acquisition or arrival at Fort Leonard Wood. Small caged animals such as rabbits, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and birds are exempt from registration.

b. Cats and dogs must comply with immunization and parasite control requirements as outlined in appendix A prior to or during registration. A certificate of current immunization or other veterinary medical records signed by an accredited veterinarian may be used at the time of registration. Owner-maintained pet records are not sufficient proof of immunization.

c. All equine housed on post will be registered and comply with the standards of appendix B. The stable manager of Outdoor Recreation and the owners of new horses to be stabled on FLW will notify the VTF of the horses's entry into the isolation area. The owner will be required to register the horse and maintain/establish health records at the VTF. Health requirements are addressed in appendix B. Those animals not meeting the health requirements will not be released into the herd stable area and will be removed from post. All others who comply will be released form quarantine/isolation area after three days and only after a physical examination by the Installation Veterinarian.

d. All dogs, cats and ferrets will wear the Fort Leonard Wood registration/rabies tag at all times. Owners will notify the VTF when a pet dies or is transferred to another owner. The original owner responsible until ownership is transferred in person at the VTF. The new owner will be permitted to utilize the previous owner's records (as proof of vaccination, etc) to re-register the animal.

e. All personnel with registered pets will clear the VTF prior to departing the installation on a permanent change of station. The animal's medical records will be signed out at the time of clearing.

f. Unwanted pets will be properly disposed of by the owner by finding them a new home or presenting them to the VTF for adoption or euthanasia. Owners are responsible for all necessary fees for this service. All preventive medicine measures stipulated in appendix A will be up to date prior to the VTF assuming any adoptive responsibility.

g. Unit or organizational mascots (under unit orders) must be registered with the VTF in order to receive veterinary services. Unit commanders are responsible for assuring that animals do not constitute a health threat or nuisance. Assistance can be obtained by contacting the personnel at the VTF.

h. Livestock-All domestic livestock authorized to be maintained within the confines of Fort Leonard Wood military reservation, to include those grazed on permit and/or lease, must be registered with the VTF prior to entry on the reservation. All such animals are subject to all health regulations of the State of Missouri, US Department of Agriculture, AR 40-905 and other regulations as determined applicable by the Installation Veterinarian, in order to prevent introduction or transmission of disease. Livestock brought onto the reservation must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed, accredited veterinarian within thirty days of date of entry, declaring them free of any signs of contagious or infectious diseases. Cattle, swine and other applicable species of livestock, over one year of age, will have written certification of negative serological tests for brucellosis and leptospirosis within thirty days prior to entry. A negative tuberculin test within ninety days of date of entry is required for cattle.

i. Pet owners who apply as day care providers must have pets registered/examined by the Installation Veterinarian in accordance wilth (IAW) AR 608-10. a. Veterinary services offered to animals of eligible personnel will be provided IAW AR 40-905 under command sanctioning through the VTF.

b. Authorized services are contained in AR 40-905. The VTF is operated on an outpatient appointment basis for the purpose of administering required and recommended immunizations, diagnostic services, examinations, preventive treatment and treatment of those diseases or conditions which are an actual or potential threat to the health of the command and/or its animal population.

c. The VTF operates using a nonappropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI). Reasonable cash charges will be paid by the owner of the animal to include all biologicals, services, tests, medications and supplies used in the treatment of their animals(s). The NAFI operates on a cash, check, installation credit card or commercial credit card basis. A federal government assessed surcharge of $2.00 is added to each transaction. a. No pets will be permitted to run at large, day or night. Animals quartered outside will be securely fenced at all times. Fencing must be installed IAW Post Policy, Subject: Policy For Family Housing Occupants, Dated, 22 May, 96. Animals quartered outdoors will be provided adequate shelter, as prescribed in the Missouri Animal Abuse Act of 1983, as amended, from seasonal weather conditions. See Glossary, section II.

b. When a pet is permitted outdoors without a fence, leash, or chain the owner will also be outdoors in the immediate vicinity (50 ft or less) and within visual sight of the pet to directly supervise it with voice command or visual signals. To be considered under control the pet must respond to and obey these commands or signals immediately. Personnel will control their pets so that they do not disturb the comfort, safety, welfare or property of other animals or persons

c. If accompanied outside by the owner, pets may be chained outside of quarters by affixing the chain to a stake driven into the ground which is capable of adequately restraining the animal. Pets will not be attached in any manner to government quarters, trees, shrubbery, or other fixtures maintained by the installation.

d. No pets will be left unattended inside government quarters for periods in excess of 24 hours (excluding small caged animals and fish) or while the occupants are absent on leave, temporary duty, etc., unless prior arrangements have been made for their daily care and feeding. For extended absences, it is recommended that the owner provide his caretaker with a Letter of Authorization and/or Power of Attorney to allow the guardian authority to seek medical assistance for the animal in the event of an emergency. A stray animal will be released to the caretaker without charge; However, the owner will be responsible for paying fees upon return. Owners are held responsible for the actions of their animals while under the care of this guardian. Likewise the owner is held responsible for neglect/abuse the animal suffers while under the care of a guardian. It is strongly recommended that all animals be boarded during extended absences from quarters.

e. The use of "Danger" or "Warning" signs concerning a pet may be used by the owner of said pet but such signs do not release the owner from liability should the pet cause injury to a person or another animal.

f. Animals are not allowed in public buildings except for those facilities designed for their use or care. Animals will be controlled so as not to interfere with official reviews, ceremonies or parades. "Seeing eye dogs" and "hearing ear dogs" are allowed in those areas as authorized by Congress (Title 40, USC, Section 291, allows "seeing eye dogs" to go anywhere their owners are authorized so long as they are under control). Animals involved in "Pet Assisted Therapy" programs may be allowed access to those facilities involved in such therapy. These animals are approved on a case-bycase basis by the Installation Veterinarian and the Commander, United States Army Medical DepartmentActivity (USA MEDDAC), Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

g. Pets exhibiting vicious or menacing behavior are prohibited. Under no circumstances will an owner willfully permit or cause an animal to attack another person or animal, with the exception of sporting dogs hunting specific legal game animals in a lawful manner. If in the opinion of the Post Animal Control Officer a animal constitutes a threat to the safety of individuals on the installation the owner may be requested to present the animal to the Post Veterinarian for an assessment of the animal's temperament. If deemed necessary as a result of this examination a request to have the animal removed from the installation will be initiated, and carried out as described in paragraph 10g.

h. Stray animals and pets not under adequate control will be seized by the appropriate law enforcement or animal control officials and impounded at theVeterinary Treatment Facility, Building 2399. Stray animals are kept for three working days after which they are adopted out or euthanized. In cases of animal suffering, severe disease or dangerous behavior, the Installation Veterinarian may euthanize prior to the expiration of the three day holding period. If an owner of an impounded stray can be determined by a rabies tag, microchip or other means the Veterinary treatment facility must make reasonable attempts within five days to notify the owner by phone, mail or by informing the owner's chain of command. Once notified, the owner has ten working days from the impoundment date to claim the animal, or place it for euthanasia in lieu of adoption. After ten working days these animals become NAF property, and may be euthanized or adopted out. Owners are responsible for paying the established daily impound fees even if they do not claim their pet. Failure to do so will result in the initiation of an automatic payroll deduction. Animals observed or suspected to have been abandoned (i.e. litters found together dropped at the VTF or at roadside) may be euthanized or adopted prior to the three day holding period at the discretion of the Installation Veterinarian.

i. Stray animals that are claimed by their owners must meet the preventive medicine requirements established in Appendix A., and will also be implanted with the microchip at the owner's expense prior to release.

j. All dogs and cats which reside on Fort Leonard Wood must be implanted with the microchip. a. Animals eligible for adoption may be viewed and adopted during normal duty hours at the Veterinary Tre atment Facility. The Installation Veterinarian will assure that adoption is on a fair and equitable basis and is in the best interest of both the animal and adoptive family or person.

b. Prior to adopting an animal, the new owner must sign an adoption agreement. Animals adopted from the VTF must be vaccinated, screened for parasites and have the microchip implanted at the new owner's expense. The new owner must also agree to have the animal surgically neutered before seven months of age or within thirty days of adoption. Animals adopted at the VTF are authorized to be neutered at the VTF, but the service is dependant upon manning restrictions and other priority mission demands on the VTF staff. Other stipulations of this agreement are intended for compliance of animal care directives of this regulation and Missouri State Senate Bill NO. 636.

c. Civilians or civil service personnel are allowed to adopt animals. Animals adopted by civilians must be vaccinated for rabies (if applicable), and have the microchip identification chip implanted at the adopter's expense prior to adoption. They must agree to and sign the adoption agreement. This is in accordance with Missouri State Senate Bill NO. 636, and stipulates that the animal will be surgically neutered.

d. The Installation Veterinarian may refuse to adopt an animal when he/she feels that the welfare of the animal or the welfare of individuals coming in contact with that animal may be in jeopardy. a. For all cases involving an animal bite or scratch, it is the victim's responsibility to report to the Emergency Room, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. Immediate scrubbing with soap and water is highly recommended.

b. Emergency room staff will immediately contact the VTF during duty hours or the 91T Animal Care Specialist oncall after duty hours.

c. The Animal Care Specialist will discuss the incident with the victim, parents or guardian and contact animal control/Provost Marshal personnel when deemed necessary to effect proper animal impoundment.

d. Emergency room staff will complete and distribute DD Form 2341 (Report of Animal Bite -Potential Rabies Exposure) IAW MEDDAC Reg 40-14. Veterinary and Preventive Medicine personnel will likewise complete the reporting mechanism as stipulated in MEDDAC Reg 40-14.

e. The VTF staff will make follow-up contact with the animals owner and the Military Police or civilian authorities as necessary. The decision on observation or confinement methods will be made by the Installation Veterinarian utilizing AR 40-905 for guidance.

f. Animal owners will present animals to the VTF at the time prescribed by the Installation Veterinarian for examination and/or quarantine.

g. A single substantiated case of aggression by any animal resulting in an animal bite, scratch, or other injury to an individual, may be grounds for mandatory removal of that animal from the installation. The Installation Veterinarian will monitor bite reports, and if deemed necessary will make a recommendation thru the Provost Marshall, Animal Control Section, to the GCCLO, to propose the removal of the offending animal from the Installation. The GCCLO will notify the military sponsor through command channels of the proposed revocation of privileges. The sponsor will receive a copy of the proposed revocation letter and any substantiating documentation of the reported bites. The animal owner concerned will have an opportunity to respond in writing within five working days from receipt of the notice of proposed revocation. Appeals of adverse decisions will be made in writing through command channels to the Garrison Commander. Owners will normally have ten days (period of time at the discretion of the GCCLO) to remove the animal from the installation upon revocation of privileges. Once pet ownership privileges have been revoked, request for reinstatement can be forwarded through the Provost Marshal to the GCCLO after one year. a. Animal abuse or neglect as defined by the Missouri Animal Abuse Act of 1983, as amened, may be just cause for loss of the privilege of maintaining a privately-owned animal on the installation and may result in charges against same being filed by the Provost Marshal after case documentation by Animal Control and the Installation Veterinarian. One substantiated case of animal abuse or neglect may be grounds for loss of pet ownership privileges. In this case the Provost Marshall, Animal Control Section, recommends to the GCCLO, thru the installation veterinarian that pet ownership privileges be revoked. Violations involving abuse, cruelty, neglect and/or maltreatment may also be subject to UCMJ action through appropriate channels.

b. Pet owners must provide adequate care for their pets. See Glossary Section II.

c. Wire or rope will not be used in lieu of a collar. Chokechains will not be used as collars when the pet is chained outside. The anchored end of the chain must be attached in such a way as to allow for adequate movement with minimal tangling of chain and minimal chance of injury to the animal or property damage.

d. No pet will be left unattended in parked vehicle. No pet or animal will be quartered in a storage shed or furnace room.

e. Reports of animal abuse, neglect, nuisance, etc., will be made to the Military Police, Animal Control Division. The Military Police or appropriate animal control officials will investigate all complaints. In cases of imminent danger to animal's life or limb, the Provost Marshal or animal control officer will seize the animal and transport it to the VTF. A written report will be provided to the Installation Veterinarian. In absence of the owner or refusal of owner for entry into quarters, or quarters property for investigation, seizure may be effected after legal entry is attained. The Installation Veterinarian will provide a written endorsement to the Military Police report and forward through Provost Marshal to the GCCLO. NOTE: Prior to official handling of such cases, the GCCLO recommends -

(1) Talk to the individual concerned. Frequently incidents are through outright ignorance of animals needs or oversight. Proper and tactful recommendations will more often than not be accepted in the spirit given.

(2) If the situation prevents the observing individual from personally becoming involved, or the neighbor doesn't seem receptive, then the neighborhood support unit, through the area coordinator, should become involved. Often via the area coordinator's influence, or with that of the supporting command, a situation can be resolved without formal complaint investigation and action. a. Authorized sponsors of pet shows, field trials, horse shows, and other activities involving the bringing of transient animals onto the installation, will notify the DCFA thirty days prior to such events of the estimated number and types of animals to be brought on to the installation. If deemed necessary to protect the welfare of personnel and animals on the post, it may be required that all transient animals be accompanied with written certification of all immunizations and tests required by appendixes A and B of this regulation as well as a certificate of health signed by an accredited veterinarian, not more than ten days prior to entry. When there is a question as to the health of a transient animal the Installation Veterinarian will be notified, and he will have the authority to deny entry or cause removal from the installation of any animal determined to be a threat to the health or safety of persons or other animals on the installation.

b. Pets of guests of military personnel on the installation are the responsibility of the sponsor of the guest, and the sponsor will insure that the animals do not present a threat to the safety of persons or other animals on the installation.

c. All hunting dogs brought onto the Fort Leonard Wood installation must wear a current rabies tag and an owner's identification tag in order to contact the owner in the event that the animal is picked up as a stray. a. The Provost Marshal (Game Warden) is responsible for removal of dead animals from streets, sidewalks, parking areas, and other open areas of the post when their presence causes a nuisance, traffic obstacle, or health hazard.

b. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) will assist the Provost Marshal in the above when special equipment or trained personnel are required, and is responsible for the removal and disposition of dead animals inside or under buildings or if removal of any dead animal presents a threat or safety hazard to the Military Police or Animal Control personnel.

Appendix A

SMALL ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

A-1. Dogs.

a. All dogs will be immunized for rabies with a Federal Drug Administration approved vaccine by a licensed veterinarian according to the following schedule:

(1) Initial immunization: 16 weeks of age. May be immunized as early as three months as deemed necessary by the Installation Veterinarian.

(2) Re-immunization: annually.

b. All dogs will be immunized for canine distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, canine parvovirus according to the following schedule:

(1) Initial series of three injections.

(a) First injection will be at eight weeks of age or older.

(b) Second injection at 12 weeks of age, or four weeks after the first injection.

(c) Third injection at 16 weeks of age or four weeks after the second injection.

(2) Re-immunization: annually.

c. Dogs will be tested for heartworm infestation at least once annually. Heartworm positive animals will be treated at the owners expense or removed from the post. Treatment may be done at the VTF dependent on personnel and space availability as determined by the Installation Veterinarian. Though heartworm prevention is not required, it is highly recommended.

d. All dogs over six months of age, residing on Fort Leonard Wood will be tested once annually for internal parasites. Positive animals will be treated at the owners expense or removed from the post. Dogs under six months will be treated routinely for internal parasites unless proof of such treatment exists or owner prefers fecal exam and specific treatment against specific parasites.

A-2. Cats.

a. All cats will be immunized for rabies according to the following schedule:

(1) Initial immunization: 12 weeks of age.

(2) Re-immunization: annually.

b. All cats will be immunized for feline distemper, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus according to the following schedule:

(1) Initial immunization: 9 weeks of age.

(2) Booster immunization: 12 weeks of age.

(3) Re-immunization: annually.

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