When you want to emigrate to the United States, the desire to move a dog. Although it is also a possibility for breeders of highly sought-after breeds. Both options are possible but require certain procedures and some rules.
To meet them, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has detailed the list of requirements.
a veterinary exam
The first rule is that the dog is healthy. Therefore, A veterinary certificate and an examination will be done to rule out diseases that can spread to people.
Dogs from countries with no risk of rabies
In this case:
– May enter the United States through any port of entry.
– Vaccination documentation will not be required.
– Although it will be necessary to present a written or verbal declaration stating that the animal has only been in that place in the last six months.
Dogs at high risk of rabies
The requirements for the animals will be:
– Be at least 6 months old.
– Get vaccinated.
– Have a microchip compatible with the ISO standard to identify the vaccination certificate valid abroad.
– Have a serological test for rabies antibodies from a licensed laboratory.
– Arrive at one of the 18 airports that have a quarantine station. Among them are Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Miami.
How to submit documentation
Written statements and other documents must be submitted in English or have a certified translation into that language.
– Certified translations must be printed on headed paper and signed by a sworn translator.
– The translation must include the translator’s name, address and contact information and have a signature stamp or embossed stamp with his evaluation or certification number.
Source: Clarin
