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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>You are now limited where you can come back from with your service dog!! That’s right if you cruse to 1 of the CBC black listed ports & don’t even get off the ship with your dog you will not be allowed to bring your service dog back to the United States! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We now cannot go to several ports in the Caribbean.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Dear</span><span style='color:red;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'> </span><span style='color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Mike Bowmer:</span><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Please check below for details. Also, please continue to check the CDC website for the most recent information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>The following webpage has two sections addressing cruise ships (“Cruise Ships and Travel by Sea” and “FAQs for Cruise Line Travel”): </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/importation/traveling-with-pets.html">Traveling with Pets | Importation | CDC</a></span><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>The following categories of importers are eligible to request a permit to import a dog into the United States:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>US government employees traveling on </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/faqs-about-high-risk-dog-ban.html"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>official orders</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>US citizens or lawful US residents relocating to the United States, such as for </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/faqs-about-high-risk-dog-ban.html"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>employment or education</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Owners with service dogs that are trained to assist them with a disability. In accordance with US Department of Transportation regulations at 14 CFR part 382, emotional support animals, comfort animals, companionship animals, and service animals in training are not considered service animals.<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Must submit a completed </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020-12/Service%20Animal%20Health%20Behavior%20Training%20Form.pdf" target=new><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>US Department of Transportation Service Animal Air Transportation Form</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><a name="_Hlk76892793"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Return travelers (US citizens or lawful residents) who left the United States before July 14, 2021 and are returning before October 14, 2021. Dogs must have:<o:p></o:p></span></a></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk76892793'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Valid rabies vaccination certificate issued in the United States; and<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk76892793'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>USDA Export Health Certificate from the United States issued between July 14, 2020 and July 14, 2021; and <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk76892793'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Documentation that they traveled out of the United States with their owner before July 14, 2021 (for example, official airline documentation showing the animal traveled with you).</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#323130;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Importers wishing to import dogs for science, education, or exhibition, as these terms are defined in 42 CFR 71.50, or for bona fide law enforcement.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>CDC Dog Import Permits will NOT be issued for:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Dogs intended for other purposes, such as adoption, resale, or transfer of ownership.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>US citizens and lawful residents traveling temporarily out of the United States with their dogs after July 14 (such as for vacation or to visit friends and family).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Non-US residents traveling temporarily to the United States with their dogs after July 14 (such as for vacation or to visit friends and family). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Dogs participating in conformation shows (dog shows)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Dogs participating in obedience trials or dog sport shows<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo3;background:white'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Dogs involved in any other type of exhibition not meeting the definition in </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=bbf738531ad7b347e617bd4244faf3ff&mc=true&node=se42.1.71_150&rgn=div8"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>42 CFR 71.50</span></a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>If you would like to submit an </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/apply-dog-import-permit.html"><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>application</span></a></span><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>, please submit all requested documents as soon as you receive your change of duty station notification or at least 30 business days (6 weeks) before traveling to the United States. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Please note, each eligible importer may be granted approval to import a maximum of 3 dogs for one trip during the temporary suspension.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><b><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><b><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>During the transitional period from July 14, 2021– October 14, 2021</span></b><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>, return travelers who left the United States (such as temporary travel for vacation) may apply for a permit if they left the United States before July 14, 2021. Dogs with a CDC Dog Import Permit must enter the United States at one of these 18 airports: </span><span style='color:black'> </span><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Anchorage, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit, Honolulu, Houston (IAH), Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York (JFK), Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Juan, Seattle, and Washington DC (Dulles). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>After October 14, 2021, only </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/apply-dog-import-permit.html#approved-ports"><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>approved ports of entry</span></a></span><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'> are allowed. CDC will update the list of approved ports of entry as they become available. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Submitting an application does not guarantee a permit will be issued<a name="_Hlk77095406">—</a>CDC reserves the right to deny issuing a dog permit. Submitting false information or making other false statements is punishable with fines and imprisonment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>No permits are given upon arrival. If your request for advance approval is denied, CDC’s written denial will constitute final agency action.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>KC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Zoonoses Team<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Division of Global Migration and Quarantine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;mso-add-space:auto;background:white'><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:CDCanimalimports@cdc.gov"><span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>CDCanimalimports@cdc.gov</span></a></span><span style='color:#323130;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:mrmikie273@gmail.com">mrmikie273@gmail.com</a> <<a href="mailto:mrmikie273@gmail.com">mrmikie273@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 16, 2021 2:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> CDC Animal Imports (CDC) <<a href="mailto:cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov">cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Questions about the new permit for service dogs?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So, I need to know the boundaries & what I can do & not do in regards to the new permit that allows my service dog/seeing eye dog to come back to the United States?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What about cruises that leave from the United States? If I go on a cruise that docks at 1 of the countries on your rabies black list. & Get off the ship with my seeing eye dog can I come back to the United States on that cruise ship back to the United States with my Seeing eye dog?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What if the cruise ship I board in the United States with my seeing eye dog dock at 1 of the countries on your rabies black list but I & my seeing eye dog do not get of the ship while at that port & then come back to the United States on that ship can my seeing eye dog & I come back into the United States? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have answers, please please tell me where any port official can look this up so I do not get stopped by some port authority trying to do his job.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Not only does my Seeing eye dog provide an invaluable service. I have bounded & would feel lost without him. His value is much more than the $60000 that the school have invested in him!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mike Bowmer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>