When Can Puppies Travel?

One of our Facebook friends who recently moved overseas asked if she’d be able to bring her new puppy back to the U.S.

According to Centers for Disease Control regulations, puppies can enter the U.S. if they are at least four months old. They must be vaccinated against rabies at three months and at least 30 days before their flights. The import and vaccination documents must be in English. The puppy may also have to be quarantined at the residence. According to new U.S. Department of Agriculture rules, puppies entering the U.S. for resale or adoption must now meet all those requirements and must be at least six months old and receive a special permit.

2018 Video Podcasts Live

Our first four video podcasts are live on our YouTube channel. Walter Woolf, VMD, shares pet transportation tips cautioning against tranquilizing pets, what to do before moving to Mexico with pets, and special arrangements that may need to be made when moving large pets. He also discloses how clients can reap big benefits by using Air Animal’s new mobile pet moving app.

USDA Changes Rules for Importing Dogs

The US Department of Agriculture issued new guidelines for those importing dogs for commercial resale or adoption. Under the Animal Welfare Act regulations, individuals and businesses (including non-profit organizations) must obtain a permit to import a dog into the United States for resale or adoption purposes. A new FAQ  explains the federal requirements, exemptions and provides contact information for additional information.

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