Requirements as set by the USDA.... Please understand that we have to follow the rules
Interstate Health Certificate
Every animal on our transport MUST have an Interstate Health Certificate. All health Certificates, regardless of each state's requirements are only good for 10 days, as required by the USDA: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/manuals/dealer/healthcert.pdf. This certificate must be acquired from a licensed veterinarian no more than 10 days prior to the scheduled transport date.
A health certificate only states that an animal is free from infectious diseases and current on all vaccinations. It does not indicate that the animal itself is in good health..If, during transport an animal becomes ill, the rescue/owner will be notified immediately. If the animal requires veterinarian care the sending rescue/owner will be responsible for any bills occured at the veterinarian.
Every animal has to have been away from the shelter, pound, or animal control for a minimum of two weeks, it can be at boarding, foster or a veterinarian office. With the exception of ... if our transport is from one specific animal control and the only animals on this transport is from the same animal control/pound then they will be allowed transport...we WILL NOT mix transport of personal or animals that have been quaranteed for the two week period. You must remember it is ultimately for the health and safety of the animals.
Every animal needs a copy of their medical records, along with the health certificate, to accompany the animal on transport. Each animal must be up to date on shots. Which include the following:
Bordetella (kennel cough vaccine)
Negative fecal for worms, coccidia and giardia
Heartworm negative
Rabies if old enough
7 and 1
Cats must have FVRCP -- This is a combo vaccination that covers numerous diseases...also rabies if old enough
Flea and Tick preventative
All animals must be spayed or neutered at least five days or more prior to transport. It is not safe to transport an animal that was fixed the day before transport.
USDA requires all transported animals to be at least 8 weeks of age AND have two rounds of vaccinations.
We are not allowed to transport pregnant animals after week eight.
I cannot stress enough EVERY animal must be spayed or neutered. We can lower the pet population.
ID must be on every animal on transport
All animals on our transport must have an ID tag... This is for the safety and proper transport of each animal. Please either by permanant marker on a collar or a tag affixed to it's collar include the animal's name, the name of the adopter with phone number. Or the name of the rescue/owner with a good phone number that someone can be reached at.
Paperwork to accompany all animals on transport
Please place in an envelope the following:
- Name/Picture of the animals
- Name of the adopter with phone number
- Name of the rescue/foster where the animal came from with contact information. Or owners name and number.
- Interstate Health Certificate
- Medical Records with vaccinations records
- Please write on the OUTSIDE of the envelope breed..name of animal..adopter name and sending person/organization name
We do not have extra room for any large items, if this pet has special items please let us know in advance. Please label for specific animal.
