Pet Travel

This page provides basic information on domestic and international travel of common pets and other animals. If you have any questions or concerns about exporting animals to another country, you should contact the Veterinary Services Area Office in the State from which your pet will be transported.

Basic Statements and Information on Pet Travel

Various U. S. Government Agencies have rules for pet imports, especially the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and units of USDA.

Tips and Facts

Tips and facts on traveling with a pet.

Useful Websites

These are some websites that might be useful when researching pet travel.

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• Overview
• Animals in Disasters
• Federal Register
• Forms
• Horse Protection
• Links
• Pet Travel
• Publications and Reports
• Regulations
• Contact Animal Care

• **Annual Report Submission**
• View the Animal Welfare Act
• View Animal Welfare Regulations
• View available forms for download
• View the Horse Protection Act
• View the Horse Protection Regulations
• View the Horse Protection Operating Plan
• Locate a proposed rule
• Locate a final rule
• Request an Application Kit
• Bring my pet into the U.S.
• Leave the country with my pet
• Export an animal for exhibition
• Make a Freedom of Information Act Request

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