Vermont H0841 amends animal welfare laws, including licensing, inspection, and rabies vaccination requirements for pet dealers, shelters, and rescue.

Vermont H0841 makes several changes to animal welfare laws, including licensing and inspection requirements for pet dealers, animal shelters, and rescue organizations. It mandates that pet dealers, animal shelters, and rescue organizations obtain and maintain general liability insurance. The bill also establishes a certified rabies vaccinator program, requiring humane officers to be trained in administering rabies vaccines. Additionally, it requires outdoor cats to be vaccinated for rabies, spayed or neutered, and licensed.

Vermont H0841 amends animal welfare laws, including licensing, inspection, and rabies vaccination requirements for pet dealers, shelters, and rescue.

Vermont H0841 makes several changes to animal welfare laws, including licensing and inspection requirements for pet dealers, animal shelters, and rescue organizations. It mandates that pet dealers, animal shelters, and rescue organizations obtain and maintain general liability insurance. The bill also establishes a certified rabies vaccinator program, requiring humane officers to be trained in administering rabies vaccines. Additionally, it requires outdoor cats to be vaccinated for rabies, spayed or neutered, and licensed.