Be sure to contact us several months ahead of time; interstate or overseas travel can require several month’s notice for pets and international travel requires a copy of your pet'(s)’ medical records.
We recommend that clients give us 8-12 months notice before any travel outside the United States.
Bring all original rabies vaccination certificate(s).
Make sure your pet is microchipped. This can be done during your appointment.
Please contact us at (717) 569-5381 to schedule a Health Certificate appointment.
Travel Health Certificate Questionnaire
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International Health Certificate Agreement
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Thank you for contacting us regarding your upcoming international travel plans. We want to make this process as streamlined as possible for you and your furry friends.
The endorsement process for international travel varies from country to country and can be quite complex. Some countries have more stringent requirements than others. This includes various testing, internal and external parasite control, microchip requirements and the timing of rabies vaccinations and travel. We encourage you to plan a few months to a year when considering international travel with your pet. If the proper timelines are not met or the proper paperwork is not completed, your pet may not be able to travel or not be allowed to enter the United States on arrival home.
Please visit the USDA/APHIS website for travel for the requirements for your destination country. This will help you determine if your pet is eligible for travel.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel
The CDC also has separate requirements for importing dogs into the US after international travel. If you are traveling before July 31, 2024, these requirements only apply if you are traveling to a country that is high risk for rabies. If you are traveling after August 1, 2024, the CDC requires an ISO compliant microchip and additional paperwork for ANY dog that is returning to the United States.
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html
We require the Travel Health Certificate Questionnaire and the International Health Certificate Agreement form to be completed to begin your travel documents.
Please remember that regulations are dictated by the USDA/APHIS, the CDC and the individual country. Currently, we do not offer electronic submission. Plan ample time to mail a copy of the health certificate to the USDA for endorsement and to have them mail it back to you.