Crossing Canada-US border via car with dog...?

Question

I am crossing from Canada into the US this weekend for a camping trip with my dog, returning home in 2 days. Does anyone know what kind of documentation I need? Thanks!

Answer 1

The biggest concern is rabies. You need proper rabies shots and the papers to prove it.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

It depends on how old your dog is and what breed. Certain provinces, such as Ontario, do not allow pit bulls to be brought into the province.

If your dog is under 3 months of age or younger, it does not need a rabies vaccination or papers to prove it. It is always a good idea to have paperwork with you to show your dog is healthy though.

From the site:
1) Domestic or pet dogs between the ages of three (3) and eight (8) months, which are accompanied by their owners, require rabies certification in accordance with Section 2 if from a rabies-free country, or in accordance with Section 3 if from a country that is not designated as rabies-free. No additional certification is required.
NOTE: Dogs less than three months of age do not require rabies vaccination or certification that the dog comes from a rabies-free country.


If the dog is 3 months of age or older, this is what the site says:
1) Domestic or pet dogs may enter Canada if accompanied by an original valid rabies vaccination certificate, which is issued by a licensed veterinarian(2), in either English or French and which clearly identifies the dogs and states that they are currently vaccinated against rabies. This certificate should identify the animal as in breed, colour, weight, etc., and indicate the name of the licensed rabies vaccine used (trade name), including serial number and duration of validity (up to three years). Please note that if the duration of validity is not indicated on the certificate, the vaccine will be considered to be valid for one year.
There is no waiting period imposed between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.


Make sure all criteriem is met on the sheet you get from your vet...they may forget the part about describing your dog. If any part isn't met; the Border guards will get a government approved vet to look the dog over, at your expense. (and time wasted) The rabies tags that a dog gets when vaccinated are NOT the same as the certificate the vet will give you.

As an aside from "official" requirements...make sure you take pictures of your dog before you leave home and bring them with you. Ensure your dog's microchip info is up to date, including a temporary "emergency" number while you are travelling. (even better, a tag with contact info on it) Never let your dog off the leash at places like gas stations. A lot of dogs and cats are lost at motels and gas stations while people are travelling. Almost every person says After the fact "my animal has never done that before".... :( Even when you are camping, animals may encounted bears or other wild animals and get hurt, if they are roaming loose. (or poison ivy!!) If you care camping in a campground or resort make sure before you go that the camp allows dogs. (some do not)

**whew** As one animal lover to another...enjoy your trip!

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Crossing Canada-US border via car with dog...?
I am crossing from Canada into the US this weekend for a camping trip with my dog, returning home in 2 days. Does anyone know what kind of documentation I need? Thanks!

Answer 6

Dog probably needs record of Vaccination including Rabies Vaccination
Phone Canada Customs and ask

Answer 7

Well, when I used to go across the border with my Grandma we just needed his license I think, if they even asked for anything. I'm pretty sure there's not much strings attached with the dog. They might not even say anything about him as long as he's well behaved :)