New CDC Regulations For Dogs Entering The United States (Effective 8-1-24)
We want to make everyone aware of the Center for Disease Control's new regulations for dogs entering the United States that will take effect beginning August 1st, 2024!
In response to the need for keeping the United States free of canine Rabies (which it has been since 2007) and reducing the number of falsified health documents for imported dogs being seen at our nation's ports of entry, the CDC has bolstered the regulations for any dog entering our nation.
While this will not drastically change the process of what we are currently doing for dogs leaving the United States to travel to foreign countries, it WILL significantly change what we need to do for dogs leaving the United States to travel to Canada and back! Because of where we are located, people frequently travel with their dogs across the border into Canada and back.
If you are traveling with your dog outside of the United States into Canada, please note the following:
🐾 Your dog MUST be at least 6 MONTHS of age upon entry into the United States! This means that you will not be able to travel across the border with young puppies if they are returning to the U.S. prior to 6 months of age!
🐾 Your dog MUST have an ISO-compatible (universal/international) microchip
🐾 Your dog MUST appear healthy on arrival into the United States.
🐾 You MUST have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt - This form is filled out by you online prior to travel with your dog. There is NO cost for this form. You can fill out this form here. The instructions for how to fill out the form can be found here. This import form needs to be filled out for EACH dog that is crossing the border and is good for 6 months.
This and additional information can be found at the following link:
Please note: If you are planning on traveling outside of the United States into a Rabies high-risk country, more rigorous paperwork is required. Please see the following link for additional information:
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/us-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html