Who is responsible for enforcing regulations concerning the inspection of dogs and cats at ports of entry?

The responsibility for enforcing regulations concerning the inspection of dogs and cats at ports of entry falls primarily under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This department oversees the enforcement of laws that protect public and animal health at the borders, including the inspection of animals brought into the country. These inspections are crucial for preventing the entry of zoonotic diseases (diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans) as well as ensuring that animals meet health and vaccination requirements.

The Department of Agriculture primarily focuses on agricultural policies and animal health within the domestic context but does not have the direct authority at ports of entry. The Centers for Disease Control play a role in public health, particularly regarding disease control, but their focus is more on monitoring and managing diseases rather than direct inspections at borders. The International Health Organization does not exist as a body; the World Health Organization is a global health organization but does not manage local inspections at national borders. Hence, the Department of Homeland Security is correct as it integrates security, health, and animal welfare directly at entry points.