August 1, 2024 - New Rules for Cross-Border Travel With Dogs
Rabies is a zoonotic disease that is 100% fatal and 100% preventable. Globally, tens of thousands of people die from rabies annually due to transmission from infected dogs. The United States and Canada are categorized similarly as a low-risk for rabies transmission, with dog rabies being eliminated for many decades. Over 100 countries, however, are not free of dog rabies. Importation regulations maintained in the U.S. by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) aim to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies from imported dogs.
What’s Changed
Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).
Exhibitors from the United States will need to evaluate and comply with these new requirements to ensure they can bring their dogs back to the U.S. after the Summer Classic.
