Re-entry to US with dog

[coloma gold]

We are planning on leaving California to initially retire in France (or perhaps some other country at some time) and am taking my dog. I am getting the dog all ready with shots, micro-chip, passport, etc. and he should be fine to enter France without quarantine.. However, my question is, if I should need/want to return with my dog, will there be a required quarantine period if I keep up his shots, health, etc? I met a lady with a dog last year in Heathrow who said she traveled with her dog several times between Alaska and Europe without problems.. Anyone with info?? thanks,

[Bevdeforges]

I've moved your post to a thread of its own, so we can attract a few more replies.

As far as I know, there are usually no quarantines for dogs coming into the US - with the possible exception of the state of Hawaii. There used to be a quarantine for animals there, but I'm not sure if it's still in effect.

Most states only require a standard health certificate and vaccinations.
Cheers,
Bev

[coloma gold]

Originally Posted by Bevdeforges

I've moved your post to a thread of its own, so we can attract a few more replies.

As far as I know, there are usually no quarantines for dogs coming into the US - with the possible exception of the state of Hawaii. There used to be a quarantine for animals there, but I'm not sure if it's still in effect.

Most states only require a standard health certificate and vaccinations.
Cheers,
Bev

Thanks, Bev

[cbelanger82]

Your dog won't need to go into quarantine if you return to the USA. Some state requires that the dog has received a rabies vaccine a month prior to the arrival in the USA.

Your pet passport will also allow you to travel from France to pretty much wherever in Europe. Always check the agriculture dep. website of the country yout are visiting though as some might have specific requirements regarding worming or shots.

We flew our dog from Canada to the UK in April 2008 with a pet passport. We now have another dog who is in the process of getting his pet passport and are hoping to move to the US within the next 18 months.

For more info, go to:

Pets

Cheers,

Cindy

[coloma gold]

Originally Posted by cbelanger82

Your dog won't need to go into quarantine if you return to the USA. Some state requires that the dog has received a rabies vaccine a month prior to the arrival in the USA.

Your pet passport will also allow you to travel from France to pretty much wherever in Europe. Always check the agriculture dep. website of the country yout are visiting though as some might have specific requirements regarding worming or shots.

We flew our dog from Canada to the UK in April 2008 with a pet passport. We now have another dog who is in the process of getting his pet passport and are hoping to move to the US within the next 18 months.

For more info, go to:

Pets


Cheers,

Cindy

Thanks Cindy

[slsadventurer]

Originally Posted by coloma gold

We are planning on leaving California to initially retire in France (or perhaps some other country at some time) and am taking my dog. I am getting the dog all ready with shots, micro-chip, passport, etc. and he should be fine to enter France without quarantine.. However, my question is, if I should need/want to return with my dog, will there be a required quarantine period if I keep up his shots, health, etc? I met a lady with a dog last year in Heathrow who said she traveled with her dog several times between Alaska and Europe without problems.. Anyone with info?? thanks,

My cat and I traveled from Azerbaijan to Republic of Georgia then Turkey we then returned to Canada. Or at least I returned she is Azeri.

When we stopped in Germany only at the airport in Frankfurt she had to have had her rabies shots and proof in the form of a blood test that the shot worked. This was a new requirement for all of Europe. So we did that in Turkey, going into Canada she only had to have papers that she had gotten the rabies shot and was in good health letter from the vet. We then came to Mexico and going though the States all she needed was proof that she had the rabies shot and was in good health that is in the form of a letter from your vet.

As far as I know the UK is the only country that makes animals stay in quarantine. Maybe Australia but you aren't going there.

As for Ruffle the cat no one ever knew I had a cat with me as she travels in the cabin and her carrying case looks like my luggage. We breezed through all customs and immigration without anyone looking at her. Ofcourse the airlines knew I had her with me to the tune of $150 or so for each flight.