2021 OUT OF STATE -TRANSFER VACCINATION & ELIGIBILTY AGREEMENT.PDF

Transfer Vaccination & Eligibility Agreement
Vaccination Protocol
The Vaccine Protocol is based on AAHA for canines and AAFP for felines. HSU requires
administration of at least a single dose of DA2PP (canine) or FVRCP (feline) modified live virus
vaccine prior to transport. Shelter partners are advised to vaccinate all animals on intake at their
facility. This protocol is in place to protect the health of both shelter populations and community
populations. If your agency is unable to comply with these guidelines or has questions regarding
the vaccination of its shelter population, please contact our transfer supervisor.
Vaccine Storage and Administration
Proper vaccine storage, handling and administration are vital to its ability to protect an animal
from infectious disease. All vaccines must be kept refrigerated until use and should be
reconstituted within 15 minutes of administration. FVRCP and DA2PP vaccines are
administered subcutaneously, and Bordetella vaccine is administered intranasally. Any vaccine
not used within 15 minutes of mixing must be disposed of.

Vaccine Requirements
Dogs and Puppies (4 weeks and older)
● DA2PP vaccine or DA2PLP (modified live) - Administer on intake at shelter of origin prior
to transfer. Puppies should receive a booster vaccine every 21 days until 20 weeks of
age.
● Bordetella vaccine - Recommended on intake at shelter of origin for dogs and puppies
over 4 weeks.
● Heartworm tests - Any dog over 6 months of age originating from a heartworm endemic
state (denoted in red, maroon, and black, see Addendum 1) must be heartworm tested
negative, using an ELISA SNAP test, prior to transport. This test must be documented in
the pet’s records. Questions regarding a transferring shelter’s regional risk may be sent
to our transfer supervisor.
● Dogs that are injured, ill, or nursing must be vaccinated. Although they may not mount an
optimal response, the risk of exposure to pathogens in the shelter is too great to warrant
delaying vaccination and the vaccine will generally offer some measure of protection.
Cats and Kittens (4 weeks and older)
● FVRCP vaccine (modified live) - Administer on intake at shelter of origin prior to transfer.
Kittens should receive a booster vaccine every 21 days until 20 weeks of age.
● Cats that are injured, ill, or nursing must be vaccinated. Although they may not mount an
optimal response, the risk of exposure to pathogens in the shelter is too great to warrant
delaying vaccination and the vaccine will generally offer some measure of protection.
Reporting Infectious Disease
Our transfer partners are required to immediately report any cases of panleukopenia, parvovirus
or canine distemper in their shelter population that are diagnosed within 2 weeks before or after
transferring animals to the Humane Society of Utah. Reports must be made by phone or email to
our transfer supervisor. HSU veterinarians are available for consult regarding infectious disease

outbreaks in your shelter and can help with recommendations for diagnostic testing, treatment,
isolation and quarantine, and disinfection.
Vaccine Requirements
Medical Records
A complete and accurate vaccination history and copies of any other medical or behavioral
records that are available must accompany each animal transported to HSU. Digital records can
be substituted for paper hard copies.
● Health Certificates will be required for crossing state lines.
● Rabies Vaccine Certificates, while not required, are extremely helpful. See addendum 2
for the elements that must be included for a rabies certificate to be considered valid in
Utah.
● Failure to provide a valid Rabies certificate triggers revaccination for the animal upon
intake at HSU.
Behavior Records
A dog or cat with a known history in the form of a previous owner questionnaire, behavior
assessment from another shelter, or a brief profile from your volunteers or staff will be adopted
more quickly than those with an unknown past. Send all documentation of the animal’s behavior
and history as this will assist us in finding the most appropriate placement (see addendum 3 for
an acceptable Humane Society of Utah Animal Profile). In some situations, a current behavioral
assessment and history may be a requirement prior to approval for transport. See candidate
eligibility guidelines below.

Candidate Eligibility Guidelines
Requirements for all animals:
● Adherence to Humane Society of Utah (Destination Agency) vaccination requirements
● Current vaccine records and medical and behavioral history records
● Rightful & legal ownership of the animal by the source agency must be recorded for all
animals being transferred. Animals thus must have served the source agency’s state or
municipalities’ required stray hold, or been surrendered to the partner agency by the
previous owner in accordance with local, county and state regulations
Animals not eligible for our Transfer Program:
● Any animal with a bite history towards humans
● Dogs who have caused injury to another animal
● Cats who are unable to be handled and pose a bite risk
● Reptiles
Puppies (4 months and under):
● HSU will consider any breed puppy under the age of 16 weeks old for transfer.
● All puppies must tolerate an exam and assessment
● Must not attempt to bite the handler
● Must not display fearfulness so severe that the animal cannot perform normal daily
functions
Adult Dogs (5 months and up) Behavioral & Breed Considerations:
● All dogs must tolerate safe handling for an exam and assessment.
○ Must not attempt to bite the handler
○ Must not display fearfulness so severe that the animal cannot perform normal
daily functions
● All dogs must have appropriate kennel presence. Any dog presenting excessive barking,
jumping, or exhibiting extreme kennel/barrier reactivity towards humans or other dogs
will not be considered for transport.

● Animals that are sensitive to loud noises or fast movements may not be successful in a
busy shelter such as the Humane Society of Utah. (Dogs should be comfortable living in
an urban or suburban setting.)
● All dogs should be able to walk past another dog while on a leash. Those dogs who
lunge with intent to bite, towards the other dog or handler, are not candidates for
transfer.
○ HSU encourages that partner shelters perform basic behavior evaluations on all
dogs over 30 lbs, including a dog to dog assessment.
● If you have any questions about an animal’s suitability for HSU, please contact our
transfer supervisor for pre-approval.
● HSU will not consider any extra large dogs (70+ lbs) for transport.
● HSU will not accept the following breeds* for transport from out of state partners if they
exceed 16 weeks of age:
■ Guardian Breeds
■ Arctic Breeds
* There are circumstantial exceptions made for mixes of these breeds based on behavioral
evaluations and transfer supervisor approval.
Kittens (5 months and under):
● HSU will consider kittens 2 lbs and over, which is typically about 8 weeks old.
● If you would like to send kittens younger than 8 weeks, have a nursing mother with
kittens, or a pregnant cat please contact HSU for pre-approval. All kittens must tolerate
handling during the exam and assessment.
● In good health at the time of transfer.
Cats (6 months and up):
● HSU will consider cats less than 5 years.
● HSU may consider cats that are FIV positive, but transfer must be pre-approved
● All cats should be able to be safely kenneled at sending shelter.
● All cats should be able to be safely handled during the exam and assessment
○ Must not attempt to bite the handler
○ Must not display fearfulness so severe that the animal cannot perform normal
daily functions

Animals with Medical Conditions:
Please contact our transfer supervisor to begin the approval process as soon as possible.
Approval can take 48 hours. Priority is given to Utah partner agencies.
Certain medical/surgical cases may be considered depending on severity and resources
available. These types of cases must first be pre-approved by our transfer supervisor before
transfer and include:
● Mild upper respiratory infections (URI). Animal(s) must be considered healthy enough to
safely and humanely travel the distance from sending shelter to HSU.
● Post Ringworm (must have 1 negative culture before transfer being considered clear)
● Severe Demodex mange
● Orthopedic injuries including fractures & amputations
● Eye conditions such as entropion, ectropion, cherry eye repair, and enucleation
● Dentistry

Partner Requirements
Partners are required to be a registered 501(c)3, veterinary hospital or municipal organization.
Humane standards of care must be provided to every animal being transported. (Reference
addendum 5). Partners must submit a signed copy of the Humane Society of Utah Transfer
Vaccination and Eligibility Guidelines Agreement prior to the first transport.
HSU will not accept any transfer without an approved manifest 48 hours prior to
scheduled transport.
If you have any questions or concerns about your organization's ability to adhere to these
guidelines, please contact our transfer supervisor.
Acknowledgement
This agreement is made by and between: 1.________________________________________ Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Department [printed
organization name of Source Shelter] , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or municipal organization, incorporated
in the State of_________________________ Arizona [state of incorporation] (“the Source Agency”) with the
following address:____________________________________________________________________________ 2500 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix 85009
[printed address, city, state, and zip code of organization]
And;
2. Humane Society of Utah, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in the State of Utah
(“the Destination Agency”) with the following address: 4242 South 300 West, Murray, UT
84107.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have, by their authorized agents, signed and delivered this
Agreement as of the date of the last signature below:
SOURCE Agency:________________________ DESTINATION Agency: Humane Society of Utah
TAX ID#:_______________________________ TAX ID#:87-0256350
Authorized Signer:________________________
Authorized Signer:
Print Name:_____________________________
Print Name:Juli Ulvestad
Title:__________________________________
Title:Director of Shelter Operations
Dated:_________________________________
Dated:1/1/2021
By signing this you are agreeing to the conditions within this document. Non-adherence
to these terms may result in the inability to maintain transport partnerships.

Addendums
Addendum 1: Heartworm endemic states (denoted in red, maroon, and black)
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/incidence-maps
- We will also require that all dogs coming from Heartworm endemic areas, such as Mexico,
receive Vectra/Bayer Topical Defense Care Flea & Tick Protection before traveling into the state
of Utah, and have HW tests performed before transport. If the animal tests positive it would have
to meet the following requirements, and receive additional approval from our shelter vet.
- Must be less than 40 lbs
- Must be less than 2 years old
- No behavioral concerns
- Must be asymptomatic besides testing HW+
- Must currently be on Vectra or similar heartworm treatment, as per standards set by the
American Heartworm Society
Addendum 2: Rabies Certificate Requirements
Must include the following:
● Clinic Name
● Patient Details (species, age, breed)
● Date Given
● Date Due
● Lot/Serial #
● Manufacturer
● Vet Signature
● Printed Vet Name
● Vet License #
Addendum 3: Humane Society of Utah Incoming Evaluation Matrix
Addendum 4: Ownership of Animals
For the purpose of transferring ownership, control, and responsibility of said animals which have
surpassed the Source Agency’s State required stray hold time and are now available for adoption or

transfer. At the time of transport, the Source Agency attests that said animals are considered healthy (not
demonstrating any signs of illness) and of sound temperament, in accordance with the guidelines set out
by the Destination Agency, making them good candidates for typical adoption programs, unless prior
approval has been given by the Destination Agency. The Source Agency desires transfer of ownership,
care, and custody of said animals to the Destination Agency subject to the terms of this agreement.
Destination Agency shall take ownership, care, and custody of those Transferred Animals on the manifest
at the time the Destination Agency representative signs for or accepts said animals. Any transported
animal shall not be euthanized for reason of lack of space and any decision for euthanasia shall be for
illness or behaviors that are severe and/or unable to be rehabilitated. Furthermore, the Destination agency
agrees that no animal in their shelter will be euthanized to make space for any transported animals. Note:
Animals will not be returned to the Source Agency if they are deemed no longer adoptable unless prior
arrangements are made between the above parties; any returns would be at the expense of the Source
Agency.
Additionally, the Source Agency shall not forward Destination Agency’s information to patrons wishing to
reclaim animals after transport to Destination Agency . The Source agency is welcome to contact our
transfer supervisor in an effort to assist the patron in reclaiming the animal from the Destination Agency if
the animal is still in the Destination Agency’s care.
Addendum 5: SAWA Best Practice Animal Transport Programs www.sawanetwork.org/page/bestpractice

Humane Society of Utah
Transfer Vaccination & Eligibility Agreement
APPROVED AS TO FORM: MARICOPA COUNTY
By: _________________________________ By: _______________________________
Deputy County Attorney Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Printed Name: ________________________ Talia Offord Printed Name: ______________________ Jack Sellers
Date: ______________________________ Date: _____________________________
ATTEST:
By: _______________________________
Clerk of the Board
Printed Name: ______________________
Date: _____________________________