[NJAGDU] Important Information from the Centers for Disease Control About International Travel with Your Guide Dog

[Patricia Ebel]

We want to share some important information that you will need if you are
making plans to travel internationally.

As of July 14, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) began requiring that
people traveling back to the U.S. from countries where rabies is a high risk
obtain a permit to return to the country with their dogs. The CDC urges
people to apply for the permit 6 weeks before they intend to return to the
country with their dogs. This permit requirement does apply to service dogs
and you must have the permit even if your dog was vaccinated in the U.S. and
you have proof of vaccination. Below is a link to the list of countries the
CDC considers to be high risk. If your travel destination is not on this
list, you do not need to apply for the permit. You should review the list
carefully as you make your travel plans.

High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies
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Below is a link to detailed information about how to apply for the permit,
including information about where to email your completed permit
application.

How to Apply for a CDC Dog Import Permit
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You must already have the permit when you return from the high-risk country
to the U.S. You cannot apply for the permit upon your return to the U.S. If
you return without a permit, your dog can be denied entry into the country.

If you have questions about this information, please reach out directly to
the CDC either by email at cdcanimalimports at cdc.gov
<mailto:cdcanimalimports at cdc.gov>  or call (800)-232-4636.

 

 

Kind Regards,

Trisha

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