New rules for bringing dogs into the U.S.

As always, please see the CFIA Website for the latest info.

As it stands right now, following concessions from the US, the requirements propopsed have been temporarily reduced. Note that this is a temporary delay on the full requirements originally proposed with anywhere from 6 months to 9 months before they are implemented again (the requirement of a signed form).

Starting on August 1 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States that have been only in dog rabies-free or low-risk countries (This is Canada) in the past 6 months must meet the following requirements:

• Have a receipt of the CDC Dog Import Form. The public must complete this from the CDC website and it is valid for 6 months and multiple entries. It can be completed the same day as travel (or prior) and shown to CBP officers a printed page or on a phone screen.
• Dogs must appear healthy upon arrival.
• Dogs must be at least 6 months old at time of entry to the U.S.
• Dogs must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them.

The CFIA is going to recommended that clients continue to get their pets microchipped and Rabies vaccinated if they plan to travel to the USA

Again a reminder that for dogs ENTERING CANADA Rabies vaccination is still a requirement, therefore even though the US may not currently require it, your pet will need to have been vaccinated to get back home.

If you have a pet who recently arrive in Canada from a High Risk Rabies Country please see the CDC and CFIA websites for further details.

We continue to await instructions on how to travel with your pet under 6 months old. This may include for specialty medical care to Minneapolis, the veterinary hospitals in Grand Marais/Duluth, and puppies travelling with their owners on vacation.

Comments or concerns can be submitted to CFIA at: CFIA Contact Us