§ 8-71. Transportation and importation of dogs and cats by public carrier.

(a)

No dog or cat three months of age or older shall be delivered in the parish from out of state by any public carrier unless there is a certificate of a licensed veterinarian at the point of shipment accompanying the dog or cat and the bill of lading therefore, showing that the dog or cat is in good health and has an active rabies vaccination.

(b)

All dogs or cats less than three months of age brought into the parish from out of state by a public carrier shall be accompanied by a health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian at place of shipment origin.

(c)

No animal shall be moved, transferred or transported in a cruel or inhumane manner.

(d)

No animal shall be transported in the open bed of a truck when being transported on a highway or interstate within the parish unless the animal is enclosed properly in a kennel.

( Ord. No. 5580 , 5-19-2016)