K9 First Responder Laws - USA
California
First Responder
Enacted: 44562
Category: First Responder – Pet First Aid
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Snippet:
(5) “Basic first aid to dogs and cats” means providing immediate medical care to a dog or cat by an emergency responder, in an emergency situation to which the emergency responder is responding, that is intended to stabilize the dog or cat so that the dog or cat can be transported by the owner as soon as practical to a veterinarian for treatment and which is provided through the following means:
(A) Administering oxygen.
(B) Managing ventilation by mask.
(C) Manually clearing the upper airway, not including tracheal intubation or surgical procedures.
(D) Controlling hemorrhage with direct pressure.
(E) Bandaging for the purpose of stopping bleeding.
Piloted in San Bernardino County for Police K9s in 2019 via AB 1776, Applied state wide to pets in 2022
Enacted: 45292
Category: First Responder – K9 Transport
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Snippet:
“This bill would authorize those license holders or a person who operates ambulances owned or operated by a fire department of a federally recognized Indian tribe to transport a police canine, as defined, or a search and rescue dog, as defined, that is injured in the line of duty, to a veterinary clinic or similar facility if there is no other person requiring medical attention or transport at that time.”
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“An ambulance operator that elects to provide transport to police canines or search and rescue dogs pursuant to this section shall develop policies regarding the transport of canines, including, but not limited to, what additional equipment should be carried by the ambulance and any necessary decontamination procedures following the transport of the animal before returning the ambulance to human patient use. The policies shall be submitted to, and approved by, the local emergency medical services agency.”
CA
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Enacted: 44562
Category: First Responder – Pet First Aid
Link: Click Here
Snippet:
(5) “Basic first aid to dogs and cats” means providing immediate medical care to a dog or cat by an emergency responder, in an emergency situation to which the emergency responder is responding, that is intended to stabilize the dog or cat so that the dog or cat can be transported by the owner as soon as practical to a veterinarian for treatment and which is provided through the following means:
(A) Administering oxygen.
(B) Managing ventilation by mask.
(C) Manually clearing the upper airway, not including tracheal intubation or surgical procedures.
(D) Controlling hemorrhage with direct pressure.
(E) Bandaging for the purpose of stopping bleeding.
Piloted in San Bernardino County for Police K9s in 2019 via AB 1776, Applied state wide to pets in 2022
Enacted: 45292
Category: First Responder – K9 Transport
Link: Click Here
Snippet:
“This bill would authorize those license holders or a person who operates ambulances owned or operated by a fire department of a federally recognized Indian tribe to transport a police canine, as defined, or a search and rescue dog, as defined, that is injured in the line of duty, to a veterinary clinic or similar facility if there is no other person requiring medical attention or transport at that time.”
…
“An ambulance operator that elects to provide transport to police canines or search and rescue dogs pursuant to this section shall develop policies regarding the transport of canines, including, but not limited to, what additional equipment should be carried by the ambulance and any necessary decontamination procedures following the transport of the animal before returning the ambulance to human patient use. The policies shall be submitted to, and approved by, the local emergency medical services agency.”
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