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Transporting Canadian cats to US
There is a possibility we will be moving to the states this year and I
was wondering what I need to do to get my cats residence (or a visa which will last their lifetime). Do they need to swear allegience somewhere or learn the national anthem? No seriously, apart from getting vaccinations up to date, do I need to do anything else to get my kitties into the US? thanks |
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"Tim Smith" wrote in message om... There is a possibility we will be moving to the states this year and I was wondering what I need to do to get my cats residence (or a visa which will last their lifetime). Do they need to swear allegience somewhere or learn the national anthem? No seriously, apart from getting vaccinations up to date, do I need to do anything else to get my kitties into the US? thanks You should contact the U.S. Embassy for more information. You are probably going to need an animal import license from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You might want to check out the U.S. Embassy's website at www.usembassycanada.gov/content/index.asp. The mailing address is as follows; Information Resource Center U.S. Embassy PO Box 866, Station B Ottawa, ON K1P 5T1 Canada The phone number for information is (613) 688-5311, the fax number is (613) 688-3101, and the contact e-mail address is . You might also find some useful information at www.aphis.usda.gov. Your vet should have some information on the procedures, too. Also, some states, such as Hawaii, may impose a quarantine on animals arriving from other places. The U.S. Embassy should be able to let you know what the local laws will be where you plan on relocating to. -- I'm Tom Smith, and I approved this message. |
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Just after I posted this, I found this information.
BEGIN QUOTE Importation of Pets and Other Animals Into the United States CATS AND DOGS The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has regulations on the importation of dogs and cats into the United States. In general, they require that dogs be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry, except for puppies younger than 3 months and dogs originated or located for 6 months in areas considered to be free of rabies. A dog with an unexpired health certificate meets these requirements. We strongly suggest you visit the CDC web site at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm or call them at (404) 498-1670 or (404) 498-1600, for more information on their regulations. There is no vaccination regulation for cats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has certain restrictions on the importation of dogs. Collies, shepherds, and other dogs that are imported from any part of the world except Canada, Mexico, and regions of Central America and the West Indies and that are to be used in the handling of livestock must be inspected and quarantined at the port of entry for a sufficient time to determine their freedom from tapeworm. In order to expedite entry into the United States, we suggest that you do not use straw, hay, grass, or other natural bedding. Our Plant Protection and Quarantine Division does not allow the importation of these materials as they may harbor various plant pests. We also suggest you contact your State, county, municipal authorities for local restrictions on importing dogs. Some airlines require health certificates for dogs traveling with them. You should contact the airlines prior to your travel date. Cats and dogs being imported into Hawaii will be quarantined for 130 days. Please visit the website for the Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture at: http://www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/doa_importing.htm All cats and dogs are subject to inspection at ports of entry for evidence of infectious diseases that can be transmitted to humans. As a help to both domestic and international travelers, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals web site has a wealth of pertinent information. Special Circumstances Dogs imported from countries or regions where screwworm is know to exist may be imported if they meet the following requirements: The dog must be accompanied by a certificate signed by a full-time salaried veterinary official of the region of origin stating that the dog has been inspected for screwworm within 5 days prior to shipment to the United States. The certificate must state that the dog is either free from screwworm or was found to be infested with screwworm and was held in quarantine and treated until free from screwworm prior to leaving the region. Owners of dogs imported from countries or regions affected with Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) are advised to take the following precautions to prevent the introduction of FMD from pets entering the United States: The feet, fur, and bedding of the pets should be free of any excessive dirt or mud. The pet's bedding should be free of any straw or hay, or other natural bedding. The pet should be bathed as soon as it reaches its final destination. The pet should be kept separate and apart from all livestock for at least 5 days after entry into the United States. If you need more information contact the Import Animals Program at (301) 734-3277. END QUOTE Source: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie/pet-info.html -- I'm Tom Smith, and I approved this message. "Thomas Smith" -NO-SPAM wrote in message ... "Tim Smith" wrote in message om... There is a possibility we will be moving to the states this year and I was wondering what I need to do to get my cats residence (or a visa which will last their lifetime). Do they need to swear allegience somewhere or learn the national anthem? No seriously, apart from getting vaccinations up to date, do I need to do anything else to get my kitties into the US? thanks You should contact the U.S. Embassy for more information. You are probably going to need an animal import license from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You might want to check out the U.S. Embassy's website at www.usembassycanada.gov/content/index.asp. The mailing address is as follows; Information Resource Center U.S. Embassy PO Box 866, Station B Ottawa, ON K1P 5T1 Canada The phone number for information is (613) 688-5311, the fax number is (613) 688-3101, and the contact e-mail address is . You might also find some useful information at www.aphis.usda.gov. Your vet should have some information on the procedures, too. Also, some states, such as Hawaii, may impose a quarantine on animals arriving from other places. The U.S. Embassy should be able to let you know what the local laws will be where you plan on relocating to. -- I'm Tom Smith, and I approved this message. |
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On 2005-02-17, Thomas Smith -NO-SPAM wrote:
"Tim Smith" wrote in message om... There is a possibility we will be moving to the states this year and I was wondering what I need to do to get my cats residence (or a visa which will last their lifetime). Do they need to swear allegience somewhere or learn the national anthem? No seriously, apart from getting vaccinations up to date, do I need to do anything else to get my kitties into the US? You should contact the U.S. Embassy for more information. You are probably U.S. Customs may have more accurate information. going to need an animal import license from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You might want to No, that is only for commercial animals, not for personal companion animals (cats and dogs). Personal companion animals are examined by the U.S. Public Health Service at the border for evidence of disease, but otherwise do not need to get any kind of import license. It is advisable to get a health certificate from your veterinarian dated not more than 30 days prior to crossing the border, but it is not required (but it can be helpful in avoiding a prolonged exam, and if you fly the animal back to Canada, the airline will most likely require that certificate). Cats do not require rabies certificates for entry into the U.S. (dogs do) but it is advisable to do so anyhow because you'll need said certificate to get the cat back into Canada. For re-entry into Canada the animal will need a rabies certificate dated at least 30 days prior to entry and that is not yet expired, see Canadian customs for more info. The U.S. Center for Disease Control's companion animal import web page is at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm I know people (snowbirds) who regularly cross the border between the U.S. and Canada in their RV's with their companion animals. They have no problem doing so, all they do is show their rabies certificates when crossing the border and that is pretty much it. Also, some states, such as Hawaii, may impose a quarantine on animals arriving from other places. The U.S. Embassy should be able to let you know what the local laws will be where you plan on relocating to. Cats arriving in Hawaii or Guam, both of which are free of rabies, are subject to that state/territory's quarantine requirements, so that is definitely of interest. The rabies certificates will likely prove useful there. - Elron |
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Tim Smith wrote:
There is a possibility we will be moving to the states this year and I was wondering what I need to do to get my cats residence (or a visa which will last their lifetime). Do they need to swear allegience somewhere or learn the national anthem? No seriously, apart from getting vaccinations up to date, do I need to do anything else to get my kitties into the US? When I drove home (to Mich) from upstate NY with my brand-new street-find kitten, Customs just did the standard questions. IIRC they asked if I'd bought anything and I held up my fast food drink cup. The new kid was on my lap and staring at them through the driver window. 'Course that was almost 13 years ago, i.e. way prior to a certain event that took place in September 2001. HTH --Karen M. |
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nop Just make a sure they have their shots up to date and are wearing a tag
and have the vet papers hand at the border. Yvonne "Tim Smith" wrote in message om... There is a possibility we will be moving to the states this year and I was wondering what I need to do to get my cats residence (or a visa which will last their lifetime). Do they need to swear allegience somewhere or learn the national anthem? No seriously, apart from getting vaccinations up to date, do I need to do anything else to get my kitties into the US? thanks |
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