Allows adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in federal research.
This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in federal research. It defines "eligible animal" as any dog, cat, nonhuman primate, guinea pig, hamster, or rabbit. Federal facilities must promulgate standards facilitating the adoption or placement of these animals. Suitable animals must be certified free of infectious diseases or physical abnormalities by a licensed veterinarian. Placement can occur in animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, animal shelters, or with individuals.
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