What does the Animal Welfare Act cover?

• A. Ensures that animals used in research, exhibitions, or as pets receive humane care and treatment; regulates transport, purchase, sale, housing, care, handling and treatment.
• B. Sets limits on dog grooming prices.
• C. Regulates the sale of exotic animals.
• D. Establishes penalties for dog barking.

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind the Animal Welfare Act is to set and enforce humane standards for animals involved in research, exhibitions, or kept as pets, and to regulate how those animals are cared for and handled. This description captures the broad scope: it covers how animals are housed, cared for, fed, transported, purchased, and sold, and it applies to facilities and people that work with these animals, including licensing and inspections to ensure welfare requirements are met. That’s why this option is the best match. The other statements describe things the Act does not govern—such as price-setting for grooming or penalties for barking—and, while the Act can touch on the sale of certain exotic animals, the fuller, correct description emphasizes the welfare standards and regulatory reach over care, housing, handling, transport, and transactions.