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2014 Delaware Code
Title 3 - Agriculture
CHAPTER 80. HUMANE KILLING OF ANIMALS HELD IN SHELTER
§ 8007. Record keeping and reporting

Universal Citation:
2 DE Code § 8007 (2014 through 146th Gen Ass)
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Animal shelters shall maintain records regarding the following information:

(1) Intake rate;

(2) Euthanasia rate including age (infant, juvenile, and adult), by animal;

(3) Number of adoptions;

(4) Number reclaimed by owner;

(5) Number transferred to other agencies for adoption;

(6) Number of spay/neuters;

(7) Number of animals in the shelter;

(8) Records showing the number of animals that died or were lost/stolen;

(9) Records showing compliance with vaccination requirements; and

(10) Records regarding medical treatment provided.

The information in paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section shall be posted to the shelter's website on a quarterly basis. The information in paragraphs (8), (9) and (10) of this section shall be made available upon request by appropriate authorities.

77 Del. Laws, c. 418, § 7.;

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