APHIS Form 7006, officially titled "Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats," is a regulatory document mandated under the Animal Welfare Act (7 USC 2131-2156). The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service requires this form from any licensed dealer, breeder, exhibitor, or research facility that sells, transfers, donates, or otherwise disposes of dogs and cats.
The form collects key information about each animal transaction, including the buyer and seller names, the number and description of animals involved, the delivery method, and the date of the transaction. Both the seller and buyer must sign the form, and the original copy stays with the seller while a duplicate goes with the shipment. APHIS Form 7006 is closely related to other animal welfare documents such as APHIS Form 7001 for record of acquisition, APHIS Form 7003 for veterinary inspection, and APHIS Form 7002 for additional animal records.
Failure to properly complete and retain APHIS Form 7006 can trigger enforcement actions from the USDA, including warnings, fines, and potential license revocation. Research institutions and commercial dog breeders should maintain copies of all completed forms for at least one year after the disposition of each animal. If you work with animals regulated under the Animal Welfare Act, you may also need a pet health certificate or a dog license application depending on your state requirements.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | APHIS Form 7006 |
| Full Title | Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats |
| Issued By | USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
| Authority | Animal Welfare Act (7 USC 2131-2156) |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Related Forms | APHIS Form 7001, APHIS Form 7002, APHIS Form 7003 |
| Other names | OMB No. 0579-0349, OMB 0579-0333, OMB 0579-0127 |