Federal and State Regulations

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A. Federal regulations and governing agencies

1. All activities concerning animals in the United States are governed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior (USDI), and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC).

2. The USFWS issues Special Purpose Possession permits for the rescue and rehabilitation of birds.

B. State regulations

1. Some state governments require permits for rescuing and rehabilitating certain animals. These permits are issued to the Strictly Bird Society.

2. Strictly Bird Society works with U.S. Dept of Wildlife and other agencies in retrieving animals.

3. The various Animal Shelter that are of Environmental Protection (DEP) rescues abused & Injured Exotic Birds. Many are turned over to Striclty Bird Society for rehabilitation. These birds are adopted when they are healthy

4. The U.S.Dept of Wildlife Sanctuary Act of 1978 protects the endangered birds from harm and harassment. In cooperation with the USFWS, the Act sets up refuges, establishes and oversees other areas of human interaction.

Benefits of the Rehabilitation Program

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