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accepting animals from OCAS that may have health, behavioral and/or <br />socialization problems. <br />b. Rabies. North Carolina Law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets 4 months of age <br />and older to be vaccinated against rabies. All dogs are required to wear a current <br />rabies tag. Cats and ferrets are subject to this requirement as well (unless a local <br />exemption exists). A dog, cat or other animal that is bitten (exposed) by a rabid <br />animal may not develop symptoms for up to 6 months. During this time, known as <br />the incubation period, the exposed animal may appear to be totally healthy. An <br />animal receiving its first dose of rabies vaccine is not protected until at least 28 <br />days after the vaccine is given, and is treated as unvaccinated until that time. <br />Since the vaccination history of shelter animals is unknown, many of these <br />animals are not protected against rabies. Although all animals available for <br />transfer have been carefully screened for signs of exposure to rabid animals prior <br />to transfer, the possibility exists that any animals transferred may have been <br />infected. The Placement Partner assumes all risk for any animal transferred that <br />may have rabies. <br />12. Inspections of Site. The Placement Partner understands and agrees that OCAS may <br />conduct site visits to determine the Placement Partner's eligibility in this program. The <br />Placement Partner hereby agrees to work with OCAS to resolve any issues pertaining to <br />animal holding facilities and/or properties. This includes authorizing OCAS to inspect <br />any facility or property where an animal is held without notice if deemed necessary by <br />the Animal Services Director. <br />13. Compliance with Terms of the MOU. The Placement Partner understands and agrees to <br />notify OCAS staff if there are any problems complying with the conditions of this <br />placement partner program (such as housing, food availability, personal crisis, etc.). <br />OCAS reserves the right to determine what action, if any, may be taken upon OCAS <br />being notified of any issues regarding the Placement Partner's compliance with this <br />MOU. Non-compliance may result in the retrieval of the animal(s) from the Placement <br />Partner. <br />14. Compliance with Laws. The Placement Partner shall comply with all applicable federal, <br />state and local laws, rules or regulations. In addition, it is understood and agreed that <br />animals transferred to a Placement Partner under this MOU may be housed in private <br />homes, including rental units. <br />a. Further, any Placement Partner who houses animals transferred to it in a private <br />home shall only keep the number of animal allowed under applicable regulations <br />for that particular area where the animal is being housed. If the animals are kept in <br />Orange County, the number of animals kept shall not exceed the number of <br />animals allowed under the Orange County Animal Ordinance without the <br />appropriate permit. <br />b. If an animal is kept in Orange County for more than thirty days, the Placement <br />Partner is required to comply with all Orange County licensing requirements. <br />c. If an animal is transported outside the State of North Carolina, the Placement <br />Partner shall comply with federal and state animal import export laws. <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />