The Purchaser understands that working dogs are specialized defense articles that require additional controls. The Purchaser agrees to comply with all qualifications, accountability, training records for the handlers and animals, long-term budgeting for animal care and sustainment, end-use requirements, and retirement requirements associated with canines for the life of the animal. Additionally, the Purchaser agrees to allow the United States Government (USG) to perform annual and other periodic healthy/safety inspections and general welfare checks to ensure the ethical and humane treatment of the working dogs that may include on the job assessments and video or photographic documentation.

1. Site Certification. Prior to the delivery of the working dogs, a physical site delivery certification/assessment will be performed by the USG to verify the animals will be placed in an adequate facility. A copy of the approved physical site certification will be kept on-site at each operational location and is reviewable at any time during welfare monitoring checks by designated USG representatives.
2. Physical Security/Access Control. The animals shall be housed in facilities that are at least substantially the same degree of security protection the United States provides. Specific requirements for storage shall be agreed upon by the USG prior to delivery of the animals. The standards will at least meet the following:
   1. Continuous intrusion detection and electronic or human surveillance, day and night. Coverage provides immediate response to any attempted unauthorized intrusion. The facility maintains the capability to render immediate attention to an animal in physical distress and seek immediate veterinary medical assistance if required. The facility will maintain continuous ability to feed, water, and care for the animal.
   2. Lighting/Fencing. Doors and locking hardware should be consistent with the structural security requirements for buildings used by DoD. Keys must be readily available in case of an emergency.
   3. Drug and/or explosives training aids will not be stored in the same facilities.
   4. New Facility construction. Designs will be consistent with DoD approved design manuals and reviewed by the Army Corp of Engineers for compliance with DoD regulations and standards.
   5. Access. The Purchaser shall establish a roster of all personnel who have been authorized access to the animals. The access roster will be kept to a minimum number of personnel in order to complete their duties.
3. Nutrition. The Purchaser will provide quality food to meet the energy needs of the working dogs, taking into account the level of activity based upon the concept of operations and schedules of planned used. Fresh water must be provided at all times for working dogs confined in kennels or other facilities.
4. Adequate Healthcare and Veterinary Support. All animals will receive regular, routine veterinary care, to include routine check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive treatments for parasites. The Purchaser will also provide immediate medical attention and emergency veterinary care when needed as well as access to specialized veterinary services for injuries or other health conditions.
5. Retirement and post-service placement. Six months prior to planned retirement (based on the estimated animal's anticipated useful life) the Purchaser will contact the Department of State to initiate a third-party transfer government to non-state or private entities as outline in Section C8.7.4. to enable adoption by an international organization or an approved handler within the partner. The Partner also agrees to notify the Implementing Agency and DSCA and provide a report of the circumstances if the canine passes away prior to the anticipated retirement date.