Requirements for Pet Dogs, Felines, and Ferrets
Import
Interstate Requirements
Animals entering into Washington from within the United States need to have a Certificate of Veterinary Evaluation (CVI), likewise referred to as a health certificate released within one month prior to entry. A certified and certified vet should finish the assessment accrediting that the animal is without contagious illness and satisfies state import requirements under the state guideline WAC16-54-170. The vet who carries out the assessment should be the individual who signs the certificate.
Pet dogs, felines, and ferrets that are household animals and have existing legitimate rabies vaccination certificates and are taking a trip with their owners without any intent of a modification of ownership are exempt from the CVI requirement.
The CVI should suggest that the following vaccination and test requirements have actually been satisfied.
Pet Dogs
- Rabies – Existing rabies vaccination. Pet dogs more youthful than 3 months are exempt.
- Heartworm – Pet dogs 6 months and older need to check unfavorable for heartworm or be presently on a heartworm preventative. Pet dogs that have actually been owned by the very same owner for more than one month and are taking a trip with their owners without any intent of a modification of ownership are exempt.
Felines and Ferrets
- Rabies – Existing rabies vaccination. Felines and ferrets more youthful than 3 months are exempt.
International Requirements
Animals entering into Washington from outside the United States need to satisfy federal and state import requirements.
Federal
State
- International Health Certificate that shows state import requirements for rabies vaccination and heartworm screening have actually been satisfied. Acquire the International Health Certificate and rabies vaccination certificate from a veterinary authority in the native land.
Contact Washington State Department of Farming (WSDA) – Animal Health Program at 360-902-1878 with concerns on import requirements for family pets.
Export
Animals taking a trip to another state or foreign nation need to satisfy requirements particular to that location.
Interstate and International Requirements
We motivate owners to take a trip with a copy of their family pet’s legitimate rabies vaccination certificate and CVI.
Responses to a couple of typical concerns
I’m importing a family pet that’s not old enough for its rabies vaccination. What should I understand?
Unvaccinated family pets that get in from another state will still need to be immunized versus rabies according to state requirements. Keep your family pet restricted in the house till its very first rabies vaccination. Restricted for another one month permitting time for the vaccination to work and offer complete defense to your family pet.
I’m embracing a rescue family pet from outside the state. What should I understand?
Some individuals are purchasing and offering canines and felines that have actually been imported unlawfully, consisting of rescue family pets. Importation of animals for adoption by anybody or company need to abide by the very same state and federal policies. If you plan to embrace a cat or dog– embrace from a reliable family pet rescue company. The rescue must be open to addressing your concerns and want to share all info on the animal’s existing health. Make sure documentation lists where the animal is originating from and where it is going. Examine that the rabies vaccination certificate is total, precise, and info has actually not been falsified. Discover more, see WSDA’s What to Know When Saving an Animal in Washington State.
What occurs if I import a family pet without a CVI?
Initially, make certain the vet who finishes your family pet’s CVI sends out a copy to the state vet at WSDA. Infraction of Washington’s import requirements is prohibited. Failure to comply might lead to fines or charges according state guideline WAC 16-60-030. Charges can be approximately $1,000 for created files or transferring animals into Washington without legitimate documentation.
What is thought about a “legitimate” rabies vaccination certificate?
When taking a trip, you might be asked to reveal “evidence” that your family pet is inoculated versus rabies. Constantly bring a copy of your family pet’s existing, legitimate rabies vaccination certificate with you. Prior to leaving on your journey, make certain the certificate is total and legitimate. Rabies vaccination certificate ought to consist of:
- Call and deal with of owner
- Type, sex, color, markings and other determining info for the family pet
- Date of rabies vaccination and vaccine item info
- Date the vaccination ends
- Call, license number, address, and signature of vet who administered the vaccination
Find Out More from CDC on what is a legitimate rabies vaccination certificate required for global travel.
Do airline companies have other requirements?
Airlines have their own guidelines on whether and how a family pet can take a trip. Contact your airline company to discover what family pets and kinds of confinement pleases their requirements and limitations. For more details on how to fly with your family pet, see CDC’s Tips on Taking a trip with Animals and AVMA’s Transferring Animals-Basic Requirements and Factors To Consider.
