Where can I Keep my Dog for quarantine?

Depending on your dog’s vaccination status, your dog can be kept under quarantine at your home or at a designated isolation facility such as an animal control facility or veterinary clinic.

How long should a dog be in quarantine for rabies?

The vaccine alone will not reliably prevent the disease in these animals. If the owner is unwilling to have the animal euthanized, the animal should be placed in strict quarantine for 4 (dogs and cats) or 6 (ferrets) months. A rabies vaccine should be administered at the time of entry into quarantine.

When is a Quarantine required after a dog bite in California?

Under California quarantine law, the lock-down lasts for up to 10 days. Only the animal control officer can end the quarantine. If the dog shows signs of rabies and a veterinarian makes a positive diagnosis during the quarantine, the dog will be euthanized.

What happens if you fail to comply with a dog quarantine?

Failure to comply to quarantine requirements might turn out being a costly affair resulting in a fine costing anywhere in between $100 to $1,000. Additionally, depending on where you live, failure to comply with your dog’s 10-day quarantine may lead to your personal “quarantine” consisting of a 60-day imprisonment.

How long should a dog and Cat be in quarantine?

If the owner is unwilling to have the animal euthanized, the animal should be placed in strict quarantine for 4 (dogs and cats) or 6 (ferrets) months. A rabies vaccine should be administered at the time of entry into quarantine.

What happens if an animal is quarantined at a veterinary clinic?

If the animal is quarantined at a veterinary clinic, Animal Control must be notified of what clinic and Animal Control personnel will contact them to make sure they understand the quarantine restrictions.

Where can I quarantine my Dog in Henry County?

The owner can choose to quarantine their animal at the Henry County Animal Shelter for the 10 day quarantine period or at a veterinary clinic. The owner will be given a dead line for complying.

What kind of dogs are allowed in Plant Quarantine?

Non-domestic dogs and cats and hybrids such as wolf, wolf cross, Dingo, Bengal, Savannah, etc are prohibited under Plant Quarantine (PQ) law. Refer to Plant Quarantine’s animal guidelines for importation.