A300

Requires animals used in testing to be offered for adoption and establishes procedures for their assessment and disposition.

Requires companies, corporations, manufacturers, and contract testing facilities to offer cats, dogs, and ferrets used in product testing or research for adoption if suitable. Establishes procedures for assessing and documenting the disposition of these animals. Requires these entities to register with the Office of Veterinary Public Health and report on the animals used. The Department of Health must maintain a registry of animal rescue organizations and establish a database of those accepting animals used in testing or research.