Section 285.151.13. Pet shop, dog pound, and animal shelter records.

(1) For each dog and cat purchased or otherwise acquired, held, transported, sold, or otherwise disposed of, the management shall keep and maintain the following information  in  a manner   prescribed   by   the department:

(a)  Name and address of the person from whom the animal was acquired and the name and address of the person  to  whom  it  was   sold   or  otherwise disposed of.

(b)   Date of acquisition.

(c)   Description and identification of the animal, including the breed, sex, color, and approximate weight.

(d)  Date, nature, and method of disposition; for example, sale, death, euthanasia, or donation.

(2) A pet shop, dog pound, or animal shelter shall maintain such records for 2 years, and they shall be made available   to  the  director  or   his authorized representative when deemed necessary by the director.

History: 1979 AC.