Dog Regulations

1. Official interstate health certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection signed by an accredited, licensed veterinarian from the state of origin.
2. Health certificates are valid for 30 days.
3. Airline certificates are valid for ten days.
4. Dogs three (3) months of age or older must be currently vaccinated against rabies with an approved vaccine in accordance with the current Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.
5. Puppies less than 12 weeks of age from a rabies quarantined area are not allowed entry.

Dogs and Cats (Puppies and Kittens) For Sale at a Pet Shop (For Sale by Non-Owner)

1. Animal must be eight weeks of age and have teeth visible.
2. Official interstate health certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection signed by an accredited, licensed veterinarian from the state of origin.
3. Rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian with an approved vaccine in accordance with the current Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc.
4. If less than 12 weeks of age and from a rabies quarantined area, entry is not allowed.
5. Dogs: Vaccination against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and parainfluenza at least seven days before importation.
6. Cats: Vaccination against feline panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, and calici virus at least seven days before importation.
7. Animals must be free of external parasites, including fleas or ear mites. If external parasites were found, it must have been treated at least seven days before shipment.