steveandrong Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 My fiance'es daughter has a cat that she is very attached to...says to leave her friends is very ok, but if need to leave her cat in the China, will make her very sad...has anyone here brought the family pets along with them when they came to USA?..and if so, what is the process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerinca Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 My fiance'es daughter has a cat that she is very attached to...says to leave her friends is very ok, but if need to leave her cat in the China, will make her very sad...has anyone here brought the family pets along with them when they came to USA?..and if so, what is the process? Cats All domestic cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry. If the animal is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at the owner's expense. Cats arriving in Hawaii or Guam, both of which are free of rabies, are subject to that state's/ territory's quarantine requirements. Dogs Domestic dogs must be free of evidence of diseases communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry. If the animal is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at the owner's expense. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before entering the United States. This requirement does not apply, however, to puppies less than three months of age or to dogs originating or located for at least six months in areas designated by the U.S. Public Health Service as being rabies-free. The following procedures pertain to dogs arriving from areas that are not free of rabies: A valid rabies vaccination certificate should accompany the animal. This certificate should be in English or be accompanied by a translation. It should identify the animal, the dates of vaccination and expiration, and be signed by a licensed veterinarian. If no expiration date is specified, the certificate is acceptable if the date of vaccination is no more than 12 months before the date of arrival. If a vaccination has not been performed, or if the certificate is not valid, the animal may be admitted if it is confined immediately upon arrival at a place of the owner's choosing. The dog must be vaccinated within four days after arrival at the final destination, but no more than 10 days after arrival at the port of entry. The animal must remain in confinement for at least 30 days after being vaccinated. If the vaccination was performed less than 30 days before arrival, the animal may be admitted but must be confined at a place of the owner's choosing until at least 30 days have passed since the vaccination. Young puppies must be confined at a place of the owner's choosing until they are three months old, then they must be vaccinated. They must remain in confinement for 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkfops Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 If the animal survives the trip......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay & Ping Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 My girls have a bird! This sounds like trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerinca Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 My girls have a bird! This sounds like trouble! B) Yes, this is a true and very perceptive statement. Birds All birds -- those taken out of the country as well as those being returned to the USA -- are subject to controls and restrictions. In addition, nearly all birds coming into the country require a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To prevent outbreaks of the exotic Newcastle disease, the following U.S. Department of Agriculture controls and restrictions have been in effect since January 1980: Birds must be quarantined upon arrival for at least 30 days in a USDA-operated facility at the owner's expense. These facilities are located at the following ports of entry: New York, NY(718)553-1727 San Ysidro, CA(310)215-2352 McAllen, TX(210)782-7995 Los Angeles, CA (310)215-1314 Miami, FL(305)526-2926 (California reservations must be made at the Los Angeles office) A 30-day quarantine costs approximately $200 per bird; cost is subject to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay & Ping Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 My girls have a bird! This sounds like trouble! Yes, this is a true and very perceptive statement. Birds All birds -- those taken out of the country as well as those being returned to the USA -- are subject to controls and restrictions. In addition, nearly all birds coming into the country require a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To prevent outbreaks of the exotic Newcastle disease, the following U.S. Department of Agriculture controls and restrictions have been in effect since January 1980: Birds must be quarantined upon arrival for at least 30 days in a USDA-operated facility at the owner's expense. These facilities are located at the following ports of entry: New York, NY(718)553-1727 San Ysidro, CA(310)215-2352 McAllen, TX(210)782-7995 Los Angeles, CA (310)215-1314 Miami, FL(305)526-2926 (California reservations must be made at the Los Angeles office) A 30-day quarantine costs approximately $200 per bird; cost is subject to change.Thank you Roger. This is an option to consider. ZaiZai is a member of the family. Although he's not too fond of me. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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