In a recent development that will help United States Department of Agriculture- (USDA-) registered facilities keep records of their acquisition, disposition, and transportation of dogs, cats and other animals, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is now making the following forms available online:

  • APHIS Form 7005: Record of Acquisition and Dogs and Cats on Hand

  • APHIS Form 7006: Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats

  • APHIS Form 7006A: Continuation Sheet for Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats

  • APHIS Form 7020: Record of Acquisition, Disposition or Transport of Animals (Other than Dogs and Cats)

Failure to maintain these records, which are required by law (7 USC 2131–2156; 9 CFR, Subchapter A, Parts 1, 2 and 3), can result in a suspension or revocation of license and/or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.