(a) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2387,DoD,341st,for.

(b) The service life of a contract working dog may be terminated if—

(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.

(c) A contract working dog that has reached the end of its service life will be transferred for care, reclassification as a military animal, and placement for adoption in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2583.