Rowan Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Has anyone ever taken a dog from France to the US, please? An American woman is interested in adopting one of the dogs from the Carcassonne SPA and has asked me to look into the costs and logistics. HELP please! I know it is a bit crazy, but as people may know from the animal welfare forum, the SPA is overflowing and we need to get some dogs out of there before it is too late for them!Thanks for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Animal Importation Bringing an Animal into the United States Dogs are one of theanimal species for which you must follow specific regulations in order to bring them into the U.S. CDC regulations govern the importation of animals and animal products capable of causing human disease. Pets taken out of the United States are subject upon return to the same regulations as those entering for the first time. CDC has learned that Internet scammers are falsely representing themselves as CDC employees in e-mails to U.S. citizens. Learn more about internet adoption scams. The CDC does not require general certificates of health for pets for entry into the United States. However, health certificates may be required for entry into some states, or may be required by airlines for pets. You should check with officials in your state of destination and with your airline prior to your travel date. Animals Regulated by CDC: What You Need To Know Dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hi Rowan - if you click on the Dogs by the little picture at the bottom you get some information that might be what you need or at least somewhere to start from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 That is really useful, Merlin, thanks.The only restriction appears to be the rabies jab....According to the website the dog cannot arrive in the US till 30 days after the jab. That sounds like it is quite do-able, as there isn't any mention of blood tests to check the antibodies. Or is this me being stupid?ThanksRowan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I would be inclined to double check Rowan as this was just a quick google. I think that a quick call to the American Embassy in Paris would be best of all. I read it like you do but there's no harm in doing a belt an braces job is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Thanks. I will do.Just thought someone else may have actually done it. I know lots of people who have moved dogs from England to the US and back, but not from a country that is not rabies free. I will get onto the Embassy tomorrow. Hopefully all we need is someone to take the dog for the 30 days, which should be do-able!Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerger École Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 We have taken our dogs back and forth from France, Holland and Germany to the USA numerous times. Right now the USA requirements are that your dog have a valid rabies certificate, a micro chip, and a health certificate. It is best if the health cert. is within ten days of arrival in the US. The costs are quite variable depending on if the dog is accompanying the passenger or being shipped. We have paid between 200-250 dollars or equivelent in euros for one-way accompanying us on the same plane. I have no idea what it would cost to ship the dog. Let me know if you want more specifics. We feel like we are quite expert on the subject by now. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 JamesThanksBy a valid rabies certificate I am guessing that means the jab plus a 6 month wait then the antibodies test, yes? The rest of it will be no problem, of course, but if this lady does want to adopt, we will need to find someone to take him for the 6 months....I will get in touch with her and see what she thinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerger École Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Rowan,I am not aware of a rule about waiting six months after the rabies jab. Check out this page on the US Customs web site. It suggests that if the dog has had rabies jabs regularly that it may be admitted without delay. If not, then there must be a 30 delay after the jab, unless it is a puppy which has different requirements. Much easier that importing to EU, or particularly to England.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerger École Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Rowan,Sorry, here is the web reference: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/55/kw/dogsBest of luck!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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