Ind. Admin. Code tit. 345, r. 1-3-22 – Rabies vaccination required for dogs, cats, and ferrets

Sec. 22. (a) Before a person may move a dog, cat, or ferret ninety (90) days of age or older into the state, the animal must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed and accredited veterinarian as follows:

(1) Ferrets must be vaccinated within the twelve (12) months prior to the animal entering the state.
(2) Dogs and cats must be vaccinated within one (1) of the following time frames:
1. (A) Within the twelve (12) months prior to entering the state in the following circumstances:
  1. (i) The animal has not previously been vaccinated against rabies.
  2. (ii) The animal was previously vaccinated against rabies and the manufacturer of the vaccine used recommends a booster within one (1) year as designated on the rabies vaccine label and package insert.
  3. (iii) The animal has, within the last twelve (12) months, been bitten by a wild animal or a domestic animal of unknown rabies status.
2. (B) Within the thirty-six (36) months prior to entering the state if:
  1. (i) none of the circumstances in clause (A) apply; and
  2. (ii) the animal was previously vaccinated against rabies and the manufacturer of the vaccine used recommends a booster within three (3) years as designated on the rabies vaccine label and package insert.

(b) A dog, cat, or ferret moved into the state for immediate delivery to or use by a research or teaching facility is exempt from the requirements in subsection (a). The state veterinarian shall determine if animals are exempt under this section.

(c) No one may transport into the state an animal that has been exposed to a rabid animal within the twelve (12) months prior to the animal entering the state.

(Indiana State Board of Animal Health; Reg 76-1, Title VII, Sec 2; filed Aug 10, 1976, 10:29 a.m.: Rules and Regs. 1977, p. 134; filed Jan 8, 1986, 2:52 p.m.: 9 IR 996; filed Mar 23, 2000, 4:24 p.m.: 23 IR 1913; readopted filed May 2, 2001, 1:45 p.m.: 24 IR 2895; filed Sep 18, 2003, 5:25 p.m.: 27 IR 490; readopted filed Feb 9, 2007, 9:42 a.m.: 20070307-IR-345060512RFA; readopted filed Aug 7, 2013, 8:32 a.m.: 20130904-IR-345130236RFA; readopted filed Jul 10, 2019, 3:50 p.m.: 20190814-IR-345190168RFA; readopted filed Jul 14, 2020, 1:42 p.m.: 20200812-IR-345200230RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:08 p.m.: 20251105-IR-345240625RFA)