On July 22nd, the CDC revised and removed many conditions regarding bringing dogs into the U.S.A. starting August 1, 2024.
The list of requirements stands as follows:
- Be at least six months of age
- Be microchipped
- Appear healthy upon arrival
Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt (this form is completed by the pet owner and must be submitted through the CDC website). This form is good for 6 months from the date of issue, and for multiple entries, so long as the dog has not visited a high-risk rabies country since it was completed.
This applies only to dogs who have been in Canada (or another rabies-free/low risk rabies country) for the last 6 months.
Valid Rabies vaccination certificate is still required for most US States as well as to return to Canada.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/
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