Moving Pets To Canada From Us
The below information applies to non commercial shipments of privately owned pets only.
Moving pets to canada from us. Pet dogs younger than 8 months old may require a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian in the united states. You can import a small amount of commercially packaged pet food made in the united states for the use of your pet while you are in canada. Moving your pet to canada emigrating is a massive step to take but if you can take your beloved pets with you the transition will be easier. The fee for importing a domestic dog cat or ferret is 30 canadian.
It is the responsibility of the owner to contact the cfia in advance of travel. Taking your pets to canada is simple compared with many countries as long as you follow the strict guidelines set out by the canadian food inspection agency which deals with all animals coming into canada. Pet passports pets travel scheme microchipping rabies vaccinations quarantine travelling with assistance dogs. Covid 19 is affecting pet transport.
How we move pets. Moving with pets is an extra hassle but it s well worth it. No family should have to leave. Dogs are required to undergo a visual inspection from the canada border services agency and like cats may be required to complete more inspections.
Moving is never pur fect but your pet doesn t need to know that. When moving to canada with a pet the canada border services agency requires that the animals be rabies vaccinated within the last twelve months and that you have the records with you to prove this. Canada pet import rules and requirements. Moving a pet to canada.
Canadians are more than happy to let domestic animals into their country. Moving to the usa and worried that fido bella or other furry friend won t be able to make the trip. Just make sure you prepare your pet so it can meet the requirements at the border. Immigrating to canada with your dog can be a little more complicated than you might expect.
And international pet shipping services get a quote covid 19 updates. The importation of birds. For information on importing pet food or pet treats visit the cfia s import policies pet food page. The uk australia and most of europe are.
In fact rules for importing pets to the usa are actually simpler than many other nations especially if you re coming from canada. If you are shipping pets for commercial purposes please view the requirements on canada s page of aphis international regulations iregs. Bringing pets to the uk. Are you curious about pet transport to canada.
Please see below for more information. Only animals dogs cats and ferrets arriving from. If you have more than one of these pets the fee is an additional 5 canadian. Like the usa canada has its own list of countries it considers to be rabies free and the same rules apply regarding rabies vaccinations see above.
We ll move your pet like they re our own.