"2-6 Pets
a. Residents must be familiar with FR Reg 40-18, which governs pets on this installation. This regulation can be found on the web at http://www.riley.army.mil; click on Services, click on Fort Riley Services, and then click on Veterinary Services. There are also hard copies for review at the Self Help Store, Building 289 Cameron Avenue. All questions concerning this regulation or pets should be directed to Vet Services, 239-3886. A summary follows:
b. All dogs and cats must be registered with Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF), building 226 Custer Avenue, 239-3886, within 10 days of arrival or acquisition of the pet. A certificate of current rabies vaccination is required for registration. A registration tag will be provided to the owner, who will ensure that it is attached to a collar an dis kept on the pet at all times when it is outdoors.
c. MICROCHIPS are required for all animals that reside on Fort Riley. The Microchips can be obtained at the Post VTF at a cost of $15.00 for each animal. These chips are used as a means of identification and reunifications.
d. Owners will clean up unsanitary waste deposited by animals on a daily basis.
e. Pets left outside for 30 minutes or more at a time or when the owner is not home, will be provided with a dog/cat house that has four walls, a roof, a floor, and a door (door provides a windbreak and rain break at the entrance, and may be a flap of canvas or cloth attached to the structure). The shelter structure must be clean, neat, and in good repair. It must be made of wood or be a purchased prefabricated product, and must be large enough to allow each animal to sit, stand, and lie in a normal manner. The surfaces in contact with animals must be resistant to moisture. All pet housing surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis. If the structure is surrounded by a fence, the fencing must be approved by Housing. The fenced area must be trimmed and kept clean and presentable.
f. Outdoor pets will be maintained within a fenced area or tethered, depending on the size of the animal. Outdoor pets may be tethered on a chain not less than 6 feet or greater than 15 feet in length with a collar or harness. They will be limited to a boundary not less than 4 feet from all common use right-of ways; e.g., sidewalks, streets, etc., and will not be secured to trees or shrubbery, or in a manner that will cause damage to government property. A pet shall not be chained in such a manner that the animal could cause injury to itself.
g. Dogs that are greater than 55 pounds are required to have a chain-linked fence that is at least 6 feet high to contain the animal in the yard of the owner. Some breeds and/or more aggressive animals may also have to be provided a cover for these pens to avoid the possibility of escape of the animal. Smaller dogs may need to be fenced in the yard depending on the attitude of the dog.
h. Overly aggressive breeds that live on Post or are brought on by a soldier from the surrounding area, such as rottweilers, pit bulls, and chows, will need to have added safeguards in place to ensure for the health and well-being of all residents on Fort Riley.
The following is a list of requirements that must be imposed to ensure safety on the Post.
1) Muzzles when outside and being walked.
2) Never allowed to be free of leash/or fenced areas.
3) Separate registration on the Post.
4) Insurance for liability of the animal, as well as proof of such liability insurance.
i. Residents are limited to three free roaming pets (caged birds, caged small animals, and fish excluded) per family housing unit.
j. Animals will be controlled so they do not interfere with official reviews, ceremonies, or parades.
k. Owners will supply wholesome food and water daily, humane care, and veterinary care.
l. A pet is considered a nuisance when it endangers life or health, gives offense to the senses, violates laws of decency, or interferes with the reasonable use or enjoyment of the property. Examples include an animal that habitually or repeatedly barks in such a manner or to such an extent that it disturbs others, or if it defecates on the lawn of quarters not occupied by the owner.
m. No person shall abuse, mistreat, or neglect a pet. Pets authorized to reside in government quarters include dogs, domestic cats, tropical fish, rabbits (outdoor rabbit hutches are prohibited), pocket pets (such as gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice), ferrets, and birds (provided they are not taken from the wild).
n. Sylvatic pets; i.e., skunks, raccoons, monkeys, and snakes will not be maintained on this installation.
o. Animals with unpredictable behavior that may aggressively attack, with or without provocation, may be removed from this installation.
p. Owners will leash DOGS AND CATS when exercising them off the owner's premises. Leashes will not exceed 6 feet in length. The person having charge of the animal must be physically capable of controlling the animal on the leash.
q. To prevent damage and avoid unsanitary conditions: Pets that are chained outdoors shall not be positioned in the same place continuously.
r. Pets will not be housed on balconies or patios. The feces and urine destroys wood, stains concrete surfaces, and creates a health hazard.
s. Occupants will be charged for replacement and cleanup required to correct any resulting damages or conditions.
t. Pet animals belonging to guests of military personnel on this installation are not required to be registered, but they are the responsibility of the guest's sponsor. The sponsor shall ensure that the animal does not present a nuisance or a threat to the health or safety of other persons or animals on the post.
u. When an owner no longer wants the pet, it is the owner's responsibility to find the animal a new home or take the animal to the Veterinary Treatment Facility and place the animal for adoption.
v. In the event that the pet is sold or given away and the animal remains on post, the new owner must reregister the animal in their name within 10 days.
w. Owners will keep their quarters in a parasite-free condition; i.e., owners will use flea and tick control products as needed and will have their pets tested for heart worms (heart and intestine) annually. Parasite control is the owner's responsibility.
x. The following may be considered as acts of pet abuse, mistreatment, or neglect:-Pets not provided adequate food and water.-Pets left unattended inside vehicles during warm weather.-Abandonment of pets.-Allowing pets to attack people or other animals.-Destruction of property.-Pets disturbing the peace by howling or barking.-Pets left outside in cold or hot weather without adequate protection.
y. Animals raised primarily for commercial purposes will not be maintained in government quarters. Litters of pets will be adopted and registered with new owners at the Veterinary Treatment Facility before 90 days of age if the animals are to remain on Fort Riley. Female dogs or cats that have more than one litter a year will be considered to be used for commercial breeding purposes.
z. The owner is responsible for the disposition of dead pets. Notify the VTF so the animal can be removed from the active file.
aa. Points of Contact: NCOIC, Game Warden/Animal Control Section-239-8940.
ab. Three or more violations of this regulation within a 12-month period may warrant removal of the pet and/or owner from the installation.
RILEY'S RULESFORT RILEY COMMAND POLICIESCHAPTER 5-11
Authorized Pets-Residents in Government provided family housing are limited to three free-roaming pets (caged birds, caged small animals, and fish are excluded) per family housing unit. Authorized pets include dogs, domestic cats, tropical fish, rabbits (except that outdoor rabbit hutches are prohibited), pocket pets (including gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats and mice), and domestic birds.
Unauthorized Pets-Sylva tic pets, i.e., skunks, raccoons, monkeys, snakes, wolfs, wolf hybrids, coyote hybrids, and ferrets are not authorized on the installation.
Pet Care Requirements-Pet Owners are expected to abide by the pet care requirements listed in FR Regulation 40-18. Dogs over 55 pounds kept outside are required to be kept in a kennel with a chain link fence at least 6 feet high. Overly aggressive breeds such as Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, and Chows, and dogs that have been shown to have an aggressive nature, must also have chain link covers over the fenced area.
Registration Requirements-Microchips are required for all animals that reside on Fort Riley. All dogs and cats must be registered with the Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF), within 10 days of arrival on post or acquisition of the pet. See FR Regulation 40-18 for specific registration requirements.
Nuisances-A pet will be considered a nuisance when it endangers life or health, gives offense to the senses, violates laws of decency, or interferes with the reasonable use or enjoyment of property. Examples include animals that habitually or repeatedly bark in such a manner or to such an extent as to disturb others and animals that defecate on the lawn of quarters not occupied by the owner. Pets that are nuisances are subject to removal from the installation. Owners of such pets could be subject to termination of Government quarters as well.
Abuse, Mistreatment or Neglect-Residents who abuse, mistreat, or neglect to control their pets may be referred to the Well-Being Board for consideration of their right to remain in quarters, and are also subject to appropriate administrative or disciplinary action.
Commanders Policy-Personnel are authorized to keep caged pets in the barracks (fish, lizards, birds, and small mammals such as rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc). Residents of Family Housing Areas will ensure that their pets are properly registered, controlled, and cared for. Fort Riley Regulation 40-18, Pet Control and Disease Prevention, 18 July 2002, establishes the guidelines for registration and control of pets on Fort Riley."
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HQ, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) & Fort Riley *FR Reg 40-18
Fort Riley, Kansas 66442
DATE: 18 July 2002
Medical Services
PET CONTROL AND DISEASE PREVENTION
1. PURPOSE. To establish local policy and prescribe procedures concerning the possession and control of pets as well as measures necessary to protect the health and safety of personnel and animals at Fort Riley, Kansas.
2. REFERENCES.
a. AR 40-1, Composition, Mission, and Function of the Army Medical Department.
b. AR 40-3, Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Care.
c. AR 40-905, Veterinary Health Service.
d. AR 190-12, Military Police Working Dog.
e. FR MEDDAC Reg 40-64, Rabies Control.
f. HSC Reg 40-2, Animal Bite/Scratch Case Management.
3. SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS. The proponent agency of this regulation is Veterinary Services. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Commander, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and Fort Riley, ATTN: MCVX-CNL-R, Fort Riley, Kansas 66442.
4. APPLICABILITY. This regulation pertains to persons entering the confines of Fort Riley.
5. DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY.
a. Violations of the requirements of this regulation may result in a withdrawal of animal keeping privileges and/or the removal of the offending animal.
b. Military offenders of this regulation are subject to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), particularly Article 92(1).
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*This regulation supersedes FR Reg 40-18, 23 February 2001
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c. Civilian offenders of this regulation are subject to prosecution before a United States Magistrate under Kansas Statute Annotated (KSA) 21-4310.
d. The military sponsor will be held responsible if their dependent(s) are found to be in violation of this regulation.
6. EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS. Requests for exceptions to the provisions of this regulation will be made in writing with complete justification to the Garrison Commander. Appeals to actions taken or proposed under this regulation will be made in writing with complete justification to the Commanding General or his designee.
7. LIMITATIONS FOR "HANDICAP ASSISTANCE ANIMAL(S)." An exception will be made for the restricted areas listed below as authorized by Congress (Title 40, United States Code, Section 291), which allows "handicap assistance animals" to go anywhere their owners are authorized, so long as they are under control.
a. Pets authorized to reside in government quarters include domestic dogs, domestic cats, amphibians, lizards, tropical fish, rabbits (outdoor rabbit hutches are prohibited), ferrets, pocket pets (gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice) and domesticated psittacine birds. Snakes, poisonous amphibians, and poisonous reptiles are prohibited.
b. Sylvatic and sylvatic hybrid animals will not be maintained on this installation; this includes all wolf, wolf hybrids, and coyote hybrids.
c. Livestock (domestic farm animals including but not limited to pot bellied pigs, pigmy goats and poultry) will not be maintained on the installation as privately owned animals. This paragraph does not apply to equines maintained at the post stables.
d. Personnel are limited to ownership or maintenance of three pets (caged birds, pocket pets, and fish excluded) in one family housing unit, or permanent Bachelor Officer's Quarters (BOQ)/Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ).
e. Personnel living in barracks or other troop unit facilities will be allowed to keep caged pets (fish, lizards, birds, and small mammals, such as rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, etc.) in their barracks room with approval from their commander. The Branch Chief, Veterinary Services, is available for recommendations on this issue. Snakes, poisonous amphibians, and poisonous reptiles are prohibited.
f. Animals are provided housing on a space available basis through post guest housing. Contact guest housing to determine if space is available. Incoming military families with pets are required to have an interstate health certificate for their animals to include proof of rabies vaccination.
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g. Animals are not permitted in public buildings except for those facilities designed for their use or care. Animals used in an approved Animal Facilitated Therapy Program and Military Working Dogs on official business are exempt from the provisions of this paragraph.
h. Animals raised primarily for commercial purposes will not be maintained in government quarters. Litters of pets will be adopted and registered with new owners at the Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) before 90 days of age if the animals are to remain on Fort Riley. Female dogs or cats that have more than one litter a year will be considered to be used for commercial breeding purposes.
i. Nuisance animals will not remain on Fort Riley. Any action of a pet that gives offense to the senses, violates laws of decency, or obstructs reasonable or comfortable use of property is the responsibility of the owner/sponsor.
j. Dangerous or vicious animals. Dangerous animals are animals that have the propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked to cause injury, or to endanger the safety of human beings or other animals. These animals are not permitted within the confines of Fort Riley.
k. All animals that enter the confines of the installation for shows, events, or other activities are required to have a Health Certificate signed by a veterinarian within 10 days prior to arrival on post. Horses require proof of negative Coggins test (serum test for Equine Infectious Anemia) within 6 months.
l. Dogs that are greater than 55 pounds are required to have a chain linked fence that is at least 6 feet high to contain the animal in the yard of the owner. Some breeds and/or more aggressive animals may also have to be provided a cover for these pens to avoid possibility of escape of the animal. Smaller dogs may need to be fenced into the yard depending on the attitude of the dog.
m. Overly aggressive breeds that live on Post, or are brought on by a soldier from the surrounding area, such as Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, and Chows will need to have added safeguards in place to ensure for the health and well-being of all residents of Fort Riley. The following is a list of requirements that must be imposed to ensure safety on the Post.
(1) Muzzles when outside and being walked.
(2) Never allowed to be free of leash and/or fenced area.
(3) Separate registration on the Post.
(4) Insurance for liability of the animal, as well as proof of such liability insurance.
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8. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Veterinary Services, Fort Riley, Branch Chief is responsible for the surveillance of infectious animal disease as well as recommending those control measures necessary to prevent the introduction or spread of any of these diseases. The Branch Chief will coordinate with the Provost Marshal's Office and send recommendations to the Garrison Commander concerning animal neglect/abuse and vicious animal cases.
b. The Garrison Commander will send out a pet removal letter for violation of this regulation.
c. Housing Division is responsible for informing each military sponsor of government quarters of this regulation, and will impose all sanctions and take all necessary actions to terminate a soldier's privilege to occupy government quarters.
d. Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) will provide a legal review of recommendations to the Garrison Commander to issue a pet removal letter. SJA will also provide legal review of all actions by Housing Division to terminate a soldier's privilege to occupy government quarters.
e. Provost Marshal is responsible for enforcing pet control on Fort Riley.
f. Pet owners are responsible for the following:
(1) Outdoor pets will be maintained within a fenced area or tethered, depending on the size of the animal. Dogs over 55 pounds need to be held within a 6-foot fence as stated in paragraph 7.l. Outdoor pets may be tethered on a chain not less than 6 feet or greater than 15 feet in length with a collar or harness. They will be limited to a boundary not less than 4 feet from all common use right-of-ways, e.g., sidewalks, streets, etc., and will not be secured to trees or shrubbery, or in a manner that will cause damage to government property. A pet shall not be chained in such a manner that the animal could cause injury to itself.
(2) When in common use areas, dogs will be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. The person having charge of the pet must be physically capable of controlling the animal on the leash.
(3) Owners will provide sufficient wholesome food and water daily, veterinary care to provide humane care, treatment, and to prevent suffering. In the event that needed veterinary care by the VTF is not authorized, it is the responsibility of the owner to provide civilian veterinary care at the owner's expense.
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(4) Pets left outside will be provided with a dog/cat house that has three walls and a roof. A screened-in porch is not sufficient protection. Outside pets will have fresh, potable water available to them at all times. Outdoor facilities for dogs or cats must include one shelter structure per animal that is accessible to each animal. Each outdoor facility will:
(a) Be large enough to allow each animal to sit, stand and lie in a normal manner and to turn about freely.
(b) Provide the dog(s) and cat(s) with adequate protection and shelter from the cold and heat.
(c) Provide the dog(s) and cat(s) protection from the direct rays of the sun and the direct effect of the wind, rain or snow.
(5) Quarters and assigned yards will be cleaned daily and maintained in as parasite-free a condition as is possible. Parasite control will be at the owner's expense. Feces deposited in public areas will be removed immediately.
(6) All dogs and cats maintained in government quarters will be registered at the Fort Riley VTF within 10 days of arrival or acquisition. Written certification of rabies vaccination is required and must be presented at the time of registration. A registration tag will be attached to the animal's collar, which will be worn at all times. Post registration must be updated when the rabies certificate is renewed.
(7) If a registered animal is sold or given away, the original owner will notify the VTF of the change of ownership and is responsible until the animal is registered in the new owner's name or removed from the installation.
(8) Pet animals of guests of military personnel on this post are not required to be registered, but they are the responsibility of the guest's sponsor. The sponsor shall ensure that the animal does not present a nuisance or a threat to the health or safety of other persons or animals on the post.
(9) Proper disposition of a pet no longer wanted.
(10) When out-processing, clear through the VTF to obtain the health records of their pets.
(11) Abide by published quarantine procedures.
(12) Violations, which may be considered acts of abuse, mistreatment, nuisance or neglect:
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(a) Pets left unattended inside vehicles during warm and cold weather for a time that allows the temperature in the vehicles to progress to the point of animal discomfort.
(b) Abandonment of pets.
(c) Allowing pet to attack people or other animals.
(d) Destruction of property.
(e) Disturbing the peace by howling or barking.
(f) Provoking an animal confined in a fence or on a tether.
(g) Failure to provide food, water and shelter IAW this regulation.
(13) Microchips are required for all animals that reside on Fort Riley. The microchips can be obtained at the Post VTF at a cost of $15.00 for each animal. These chips are used as a means of identification and reunification of pets to their owners. It is also a method to help control the stray population on Post. The microchip is placed under the skin over the right shoulder in a sterile manner to reduce chance of post-injection reactions.
9. ANIMALS BITING OR SCRATCHING HUMANS.
a. Animals biting or scratching humans will be quarantined as rabies suspects at the discretion of the Branch Chief, Veterinary Services. Such animals will not be destroyed, given away, sold, or otherwise disposed of by the owner until completion of the quarantine period.
b. A medical officer who treats a patient for any animal bite will report the incident to the military police at once. The medical officer will also comply with FR MEDDAC Regulation 40-64, Rabies Control.
c. The Animal Control Officer of the Provost Marshal's Office will pick up the animal in question and deliver it to the VTF, or direct the owner to deliver said animal for observation and quarantine.
d. Quarantine will occur within the VTF, a private veterinary establishment, or within the owner's quarters at the discretion of the Branch Chief, Veterinary Services, or his designated representative.
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10. DISEASE OUTBREAK QUARANTINE PROCEDURES.
a. Rabies. In the event rabies is diagnosed on the reservation or in the adjoining areas, a general quarantine will be implemented to prevent an epidemic condition from developing. The following procedures will apply:
(1) All pets will be kept on a leash when outdoors. Pets off leash will be impounded by military police personnel.
(2) Extreme precautions will be taken to prevent animal bites/scratches.
(3) Any pet animal which is bitten by another animal will be taken to the VTF for examination. The owner should attempt to acquire as much information as possible about the animal that bit his/her animal. The biting animal will be considered a rabies suspect as well as the bitten animal.
(a) The bitten dog or cat, if vaccinated, will be revaccinated 72 hours after the bite and quarantined under observation for 90 days.
(b) If the bitten dog or cat is unvaccinated the animal will be euthanized and tested. If the owner is unwilling to consent to euthanasia the dog or cat will be picked up by the Military Police and quarantined at the Stray Facility, Rabies Quarantine, Building 226 for 6 months at the owners expense. If at 5 months the dog or cat observed shows no signs of rabies then the animal will be vaccinated. The dog or cat bitten will be examined and released at the end of the 6 months if there are no signs of rabies.
(c) Animals, other than dogs or cats, bitten by a rabies suspect will be euthanized at the discretion of the Branch Chief. If the owner is unwilling to consent to euthanasia, the animal will be quarantined at the Stray Facility, Rabies Quarantine, Building 226, at the owner's expense until it can be determined that the rabies suspect is infected with or free of rabies. If the rabies suspect cannot be found or is found to have rabies, the impounded bitten animal will be euthanized at the discretion of the Branch Chief. If the rabies suspect is free of rabies then the bitten animal may be released with the approval of the Branch Chief.
(4) Sponsors will restrict the activities of their family members in relation to playing or walking in unimproved areas such as woods, and caution them about approaching an unfamiliar animal.
(5) The quarantine will remain in effect for 60 days following the last reported case. Subsequent cases of rabies will automatically extend the period of quarantine for 60 days from the date of confirmation.
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(6) The Provost Marshal will enforce all terms of the quarantine.
11. OTHER ANIMAL DISEASE OUTBREAKS.
a. Any federal or state quarantine measures initiated for the control of an animal disease outbreak that may affect Fort Riley will be cause for implementation of appropriate quarantine procedures.
b. The Branch Chief, Veterinary Services, in conjunction with the Preventive Medicine Service, will be responsible for the collection and dissemination of epidemiological information that may affect the status of quarantine measures.
12. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
a. Dogs. It is required that all dogs will be immunized according to the following schedule:
(1) Initial rabies immunization--begin at 12 to 16 weeks of age.
(2) Re-immunization for rabies--at yearly intervals.
(3) All dogs will be immunized annually for Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus. Vaccines against these diseases are available and will be administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.
b. Cats. It is required that all cats be immunized according to the following schedule:
(1) Initial rabies immunization--begin at 12 to 16 weeks of age.
(2) Re-immunization for rabies--at yearly intervals.
(3) All cats will be immunized annually for Feline Panleukopenia virus, Calici virus, and Rhinotracheitis virus. Vaccination will be administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.
c. Owners of horses on the installation are required to have:
(a) Vaccination against Rabies, Tetanus, Equine Influenza, Rhinopnuemonitis, Eastern Western and Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis, and West Nile Virus at least annually or according to labeled instructions.
(b) Serology for Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins Testing) annually.
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(c) Complete health examinations, by a veterinarian, at the beginning and end of quarantine and anytime the horse has been off the installation for greater than 30 days.
(d) Deworming at least every 3 months in an approved method.
13. LOOSE OR STRAY ANIMALS.
a. The military police will capture any uncontrolled animal found or reported running loose on this installation. If the animal appears to be vicious or if it appears that the animal cannot be captured without endangering some person, the officer or animal warden is authorized to use that force necessary to restrain or kill the animal. The Branch Chief, Veterinary Services, and the Deputy Provost Marshal's Office will be contacted prior to use of deadly force on an animal whenever possible. Once an animal has been picked up by the military police, it may be released back to the owner (if identified), provided that the owner has written proof of current registration and immunizations at the time of release. If proof of current registration and immunization is not available, the animal will be impounded at the VTF until the requirements specified in paragraph d below have been met.
b. The VTF will maintain impounded animal(s) in the stray kennels and attempt to identify the owner. If ownership cannot be established within 3 working days, the animal will be properly disposed of at the discretion of the Branch Chief, Veterinary Services. FR 40-18
c. Pets brought in by the military police for suspected animal neglect will be kept at the stray facility until the owner can prove to the satisfaction of animal control officers that the deficiencies for which the animal was impounded are corrected. The Branch Chief, or a civilian veterinarian, will examine the animal and the condition of the animal will be documented in a medical record. The owner will correct the deficiencies in housing or humane care of the animal within 14 days of the animal's impoundment and pay for all medications and treatments that their animal may require while impounded in the VTF. The sponsor's First Sergeant and Commander will be notified at the onset of impoundment.
d. The owner may obtain the release of his or her impounded animal by paying fees incurred for maintenance and immunization of said animal. Failure to pick up an animal will not exempt the owner from paying such fees. Owners who decide to place their impounded animal(s) up for adoption will not be exempt from paying the fees incurred from time of impoundment until the adoption release form is signed. Owners will also incur a charge for the adoption fee.
e. Should an animal be impounded more than three times in a 12-month period, a recommendation will be made by the Branch Chief to the Garrison Commander to remove the animal from the installation and/or terminate the occupant's privilege to reside in government quarters.
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f. Animals will be vaccinated at the owner's expense in accordance with this regulation upon release of the animal from quarantine or impoundment, unless proof of previous vaccinations is presented at the time of release.
14. STRAY ANIMAL ADOPTION.
a. Stray animals not claimed after 3 working days become government-owned animals and may be made available for adoption.
b. The animal will be permanently identified with a microchip and registered with the VTF at the time of adoption. All necessary immunizations, deworming, and laboratory tests will be performed at that time. The cost for all procedures will be included in the adoption fee.
c. All animals adopted will be spayed or neutered within 6 months at the new owner's expense by a veterinarian of the owner's choice. The stray fee may include a deposit that will be refunded to the owner after showing proof of spay/neutering. The Fort Riley VTF may do the procedure if surgical appointments are available.
d. Animals turned in for adoption at the VTF by their owners are considered government-owned animals after their owner signs the release for adoption form.
15. DISPOSITION OF DECEASED ANIMALS.
a. Owners are responsible for the disposal of dead pets. If the pets are registered at the VTF, the owner must advise the VTF staff so that the animal's health records can be removed from the active file. Owners may bury their pets in the post pet cemetery by contacting the Department of Public Works and Housing, Building and Grounds Division, phone 239-3908.
b. Animals (domestic or wild) found dead on the reservation (including roads) will be reported to the military police desk. The military police may present them in a plastic bag to the Veterinary Treatment Facility for disposal, or otherwise dispose of them.
c. Animals dying on this installation are subject to a necropsy by the Branch Chief, Veterinary Services at his/her discretion.
d. Pets that have bitten or scratched a person and subsequently die before the 10-day home quarantine has elapsed will be promptly delivered to the VTF in order to initiate laboratory proceedings for rabies examination.
16. DOMESTIC ANIMALS SHOWING UNUSUAL OR THREATENING BEHAVIOR. Personnel observing a domestic animal showing unusual or threatening behavior will notify the military police who will take immediate steps to apprehend and impound the animal at the VTF.
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Such animals will not be killed unless they cannot be safely captured alive. If it is necessary to kill such animals, care will be taken not to destroy or injure the head, and the carcass will be delivered immediately to the VTF for necropsy and/or testing for rabies.
17. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. Motor vehicle operators who strike a domestic animal will stop at once and render such assistance, as may be possible, utilizing caution to prevent possible injury to themselves. Drivers will immediately report such injury or death of a pet animal to the Military Police. The Military Police will make every effort to locate the owner. If unable to locate the owner, the Military Police will contact the veterinarian or veterinarian assistant.
18. VETERINARY TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.
a. Government-owned animals, i.e., Military Working Dogs, horses in the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, all mascots, and The Fort Riley Bison Herd, will be provided complete veterinary care by Fort Riley Branch Veterinary Services.
b. Privately owned animals will receive veterinary outpatient care as follows:
(1) Services will be provided only to personnel presenting a valid military ID card.
(2) Animals being raised primarily for commercial purposes are excluded.
c. The following specific policies apply to health care of companion animals (dogs and cats):
(1) Clinical periods will be established for administering immunizations and/or performing the authorized diagnostic/treatment/surgical procedures. These clinical periods will be operated on an appointment basis as well as limited walk-ins.
(2) Appointments will be made by calling the VTF during duty hours. Veterinary Services are for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of those diseases of animals, which are infectious as well as metabolic, emergent as well as zoonotic.
(3) Animals seen during scheduled appointments will be treated only when it can be determined that the condition is treatable under regulatory guidance and the capabilities of this facility.
(4) Emergency medical care will be provided to the extent necessary to prevent additional suffering or where the lack of emergency care would endanger life or limb. At the point where the critically injured or ill animal is stabilized it will be referred to a civilian veterinarian or maintained at the Fort Riley VTF for treatment. Emergency cases that cannot be adequately treated will be referred to civilian veterinarians and/or Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kansas.
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(5) Physical examinations will be performed on all animals requiring veterinary care, to include but not limited to, vaccinations and the issuance of health certificates.
(6) Charges for veterinary care of privately owned animals at Fort Riley Branch, Veterinary Services will be limited to the amount necessary to cover the cost of operating the veterinary facility.
(7) Appeals to this regulation will be made to the Commanding General's office.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
JOHN B. MUSSER II
COL, GS
Chief of Staff
OFFICIAL:
GARY BECKER
Director of Information Management