These rules may be called the Transport of Animals , Rules , 1978 . — THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT, 1960

1 . Short Title These rules may be called the Transport of Animals , Rules , 1978 . 2 . Definitions : In these rules , unless the context otherwise requires (a) qualified veterinary surgeon means one who holds a diploma or a degree of a recognised veterinary college . (b) " Schedule " means a schedule appended to these rules . CHAPTER II Transport of Dogs and Cats 3 . Rules 4 to 14 shall apply to the transport of dogs and cats of all breeds whether by rail , road , inland , waterway , sea or air . 4 . (a) Avalid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the dogs and cats are in a fit condition to travel by a rail , road , inland waterway , sea or air and are not showing any sign of infectious or contagious disease including rabies , shall accompany each consignment and the certificate shall be in the form specified in Schedule - A . (b) In the absence of such a certificate , the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport . 5 . No dog or cat in an advanced stage of pregnancy shall be transported . 6 . (a) Dogs or cats to be transported in the same container shall be of the same species and breed . (b) Unweaned puppies of kittens shall not be transported with adult dogs or cats other than their dams . (c) No female dog or cat in season (cestrus) shall be transported with any male . 7 . (a) Any dog or cat reported to be vicious or exhibiting a vicious disposition shall be transported individually in a cage , muzzeled and labelled to give warning to the handlers . (b) In extreme cases , the dogs and cats shall be adminsitered with sedative drugs by a qualified verterinary surgeon . 8 . (1) When dogs or cats are to be transported for long distances: (a) they shall be fed and given water atleast two hours prior to their transpor