(1) When dogs or cats are to be transported for long distances:
(a) they shall be fed and given water atleast two hours prior to their transport and shall not be packed for transport if they are hungry or thirsty. they should be exercised as late as possible before despatch.
(b) they shall be given adequate water for drinking every four hours in summer or every six hours during winter.
(c) they shall be fed once in twelve hours in the case of adult dogs or cats and they shall be fed once in four hours in the case of puppies and kittens in accordance with the instructions of the consignors if any.
(e) adequate arrangements shall be made for their care and management during the journey.
(2) When the dogs or cats are to be transported by rail involving a journey of more than, six hours, an attendent shall accompany the dogs or cats to supply them with food and water on the way and the attendent shall have access to the dogs or cats for this purpose at all stations and no dog or cat shall be exposed to the direct blast of air during such journey.
9. Where dogs or cats are to be transported for short distance by road in a public vehicle, the following precautions are to be taken namely:
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(a) they shall be put in a cage and the cage containing the dogs or cats shall not be put on the roof of the vehicle but shall be put inside the vehicle preferably near the end of the vehicle
(b) the vehicle transporting the dogs or cats shall as far as possible maintain constant speed, avoiding sudden stops and reducing effects of shocks and jolts to the minimum.
(c) at least one attendant shall be present at all times during transit who shall ensure that proper transit conditions are observed and shall also replenish food and water whenever necessary.
10. Where dogs or cats are to be transported by air:
(a) the cages shall be properly cleaned and disinfected before the dogs or cats are put in the cages.
(b) sufficient paddy straw or saw dust or paper cuttings shall be provided for cats in the cages as resting material.
(c) for international transport, the dogs or cats shall be kept in pressurized compartment with regulated temperature.
11. The size and type of crates for transport of dogs and cats shall confirm as clearly as may be to the size and type specified in Schedule - B and Schedule - C respectively.
12. All containers of dogs or cats shall be clearly labelled showing the names address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor.
13. The consignee shall be informed about the train or transport arrival or flight number and its time of arrival in advance.
14. Consignment of dogs or cats to be transported by rail or road shall be booked by the next passenger or main train or bus and should not be detained after accepting the consignment for booking.
CHAPTER III Transport of Monkeys
15. Rules 16 to 23 shall apply to the transport of all types of monkeys from the trapping area to the nearest rail-head.