In 1997, California took a new approach to conducting compliance inspections. In 2005, California developed a pilot program to increase the number of volunteers that were qualified to assist with the compliance inspections. Currently, California conducts an average 1200 inspections each year with the assistance of volunteers.

 

A compliance inspection is conducted within the first six months of adoption. The inspection consists of the following:

 

Animal overview:         Condition score of the animal (thin, normal, overweight)

                                    Current vaccinations

                                    Hooves Trimmed

                                    Evidence of Abuse, neglect or injury

 

Feed and water:          Adequate feed – quality and quantity

                                    Water - clear, clean and sufficient quantity

 

Facility:                        Corral size and construction material

                                    Shelter

                                    Sanitation

                                    Drainage

 

The compliance inspector will assist the adopter, when possible, with locating farriers, trainers or veterinarians in their area to assist them with their newly adopted animal. 

 

If you need assistance with your animal please contact the closest BLM Compliance Officer listed below:

 

Dennis Knippel                                                Jason Williams

Ridgecrest Holding Facility                              Folsom Field Office

Ridgecrest, CA 93555                                     Folsom, CA 95630

(760) 384-5762                                              (916) 985-4474