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Animal Welfare Act and Regulations
http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/usdaleg1.htm
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

This National Agriculture Library website offers information on the Animal Welfare Act, including interpretive summaries, amendments and answers to frequently asked questions. The Animal Welfare Act dictates minimum standards of humane treatment and handling of some animals in research experiments, commercial sales, transportation, and public display.
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• What is the Animal Welfare Act?
• What year was the Animal Welfare Act first established?
• When was the Animal Welfare Act implemented?
• What animals are excluded from the Animal Welfare Act?
• What animals fall under the Animal Welfare Act?
• What must individuals provide to animals under this Act?
• How should dogs and cats be housed?
• What is the exercise requirement for dogs?

Traveling with a Pet
http://public.findlaw.com/consumer/nolo/faq/9d7b62
Source: Findlaw

Information regarding traveling with a pet on an airplane.
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• Is air travel appropriate for a pet?
• How old does my pet have to be to be allowed on an airplane?
• Is my pet allowed on an airplane if it's pregnant?
• Are there certain breeds of animals that should not be taken on a plane?
• Why can't my pug travel in the cargo hold of an airplane?
• What steps should I take prior to a flight to make sure my pet's trip goes smoothly and safely?
• Can my pet travel in the cabin of the airplane, rather than in the cargo hold?
• What does the law require me to do if my pet is going to travel in the plane's cargo hold?