Pet Theft Act of 1988

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pet Theft Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act to prohibit class B licensees (dealers) from obtaining live random source dogs and cats from: (1) a source other than a State, county, or city owned and operated pound; or (2) individuals who have not bred and raised such dogs and cats on their own premises. Requires such pounds and shelters to hold and care for dogs or cats for at least seven days before selling them to dealers (thus enabling them to be recovered by their original owners or adopted by other individuals). Prohibits dealers from selling, providing, or making available to any individual or entity a random source dog or cat without providing the recipient with a valid certification. Sets forth certification requirements. Requires the original certification to accompany the shipment of the dog or cat to the recipient, and a copy to be retained by the dealer. Requires the recipients and dealers to retain such certificates or copies for at least one year for enforcement purposes. Subjects dealers who fail to act according to the requirements of this Act, or who include false information in the certification, to: (1) fines ($1,000 per dog or cat for …