# 252.237-7027 Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals.
Type: Clause
Prescribed in: 237.7804
Current version date: FEB 2024

## Prescription and Applicability

### DFARS Prescription, 237.7804

Use the clause at , Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that require the services of a contract working dog.

## Current Text

252.237-7027 Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals.

As prescribed in 237.7804, use the following clause:

Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals (FEB 2024)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

Contract working dog means a dog that—

(1) Performs a service for DoD pursuant to a contract; and

(2) Is trained and kenneled by an entity that provides such a dog pursuant to such a contract.

(b) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2387, if the Contracting Officer determines that the service life of a contract working dog has terminated, the dog will be transferred to the Department of the Air Force, 341st Training Squadron, for veterinary screening and care, reclassification as a military animal, and placement for adoption in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2583.

(c) The service life of a contract working dog may be terminated if the Contracting Officer determines that—

(1) The final contractual obligation of the dog preceding transfer is with DoD; and

(2) The dog cannot be used by another department or agency of the Federal Government due to age, injury, or performance.

(End of clause)

[89 FR 11747, Feb. 15, 2024]

## Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

### Class Deviation 2026-O0023, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)
- Status: Active
- Date Issued: 2026-02-01
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Modified by RFO class deviation

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Generated: 2026-04-21 17:40 UTC
Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.237-7027