Animal Welfare Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Animal Welfare Improvement Act - Extends specified provisions of existing law relating to the care and treatment of animals to cover common carriers, airline terminals, retail pet stores, and intermediate handlers. Designates such provisions as the "Animal Welfare Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe standards for the humane treatment of animals which prohibit the transportation in commerce of dogs, cats, or other animals under eight weeks of age. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with the Secretary of Transportation in establishing and enforcing humane standards for animals in transit. Authorizes the imposition of a civil penalty of $2,000 upon dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, common carriers, and operators of auction sales for each knowing violation of the Animal Welfare Act.…