All dogs and cats imported from countries with endemic rabies should be currently vaccinated against rabies as recommended in this Compendium. The appropriate public health official of the state of destination should be notified within 72 hours of any unvaccinated dog or cat imported into his or her jurisdiction. The conditional admission of such animals into the United States is subject to state and local laws governing rabies. Adjunct Procedures . Registration or licensure of all dogs, cats, and ferrets may be used to aid in rabies control.
Vaccination is an essential prerequisite to licensure.
Canvassing of Area. Citations are legal summonses issued to owners for violations, including the failure to vaccinate or license their animals. The authority for officers to issue citations should be an integral part of each animal-control program. All communities should incorporate stray animal control, leash laws, and training of personnel in their programs. Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets.