07/18/2024
Info on the CDC’s Aug 1 rule change (from the Canadian side)
Dear CKC Members,
We’re pleased to provide you with the latest update regarding the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Dog Importation Rule effective August 1, 2024. This update includes:
The latest news regarding requirements for Canadians bringing dogs into the U.S.
CKC’s latest advocacy activities
How you can advocate for CKC Members and purebred dogs
Latest Update
DISCLAIMER: the following is a brief summary of the requirements and changes. All information is subject to change at any time and the following is NOT an official record. Please consult the CFIA and CDC websites at all times for the official requirements and most up-to-date information.
Due to the ongoing advocacy by CKC and other organizations, as well as the continued negotiations by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) with the CDC, there are a few updates to help streamline the process. You will notice that there is no longer a requirement for certification of forms or records by a CFIA veterinarian, just a licensed Canadian Veterinarian. Your vet can find all of the requirements and export documents on the CFIA website.
The following is required for dogs entering the U.S. from Canada, as of August 1, 2024.
be at least 6 months of age
have an International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-compliant or universally readable microchip. [Note: all microchips sold by CKC are ISO-compliant]
have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt
must be submitted through the CDC website
a receipt is required for each dog and for every entry into the U.S.
appear healthy upon arrival
have an export document issued and signed by a Canadian licensed veterinarian (Authorized Veterinarian)
all dogs entering the U.S. from Canada will also need to be accompanied by additional documentation which varies depending on where the dog was vaccinated against rabies and where the dog has been in the past 6 months before entering the U.S.
When visiting the CDC website, you can click on the button labelled “Launch DogBot” and it will walk you through the forms you need to fill out. Alternatively, you can visit this page on the CDC website and read about the required forms under the title “Required documents for dogs that have been ONLY in countries that are dog rabies-free or low-risk during the 6 months before entry (and do not have Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form or USDA-endorsed export health certificate)”. You will find 3 acceptable options for additional documentation needed in addition to a completed CDC Dog Import Form.
CKC Advocacy
Since our last update, the CKC has partnered with the American Kennel Club on a joint letter to Director Mandy Cohen, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the aim of doing the following:
Raising awareness about both the CKC and AKC, our members and the registration processes and requirements in each country.
Highlighting the impact of the new dog importation rule on CKC and AKC Members; responsible breeders and dog enthusiasts.
Raising concerns and requesting exemptions for CKC and AKC registered dogs.
The letter from CKC and AKC can be found here.
CKC Member Advocacy: What You Can Do!
We encourage CKC members to write letters to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, copying the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Minister of Health highlighting the following:
The impact that the CDC importation rule will have on you and your work as a responsible breeder or purebred dog enthusiast.
Reiterating the concerns expressed by CKC and AKC in our recent letter.
Reiterating the requests made by the CKC and AKC in our recent letter.
To help you with writing a letter, we have created a LETTER TEMPLATE you can use. We ask that you keep the requests of the CDC consistent with what CKC and AKC have put forward. By keeping our requests consistent, we strengthen the concerns and solutions put forward.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the CKC Advocacy Team at [email protected] or by contacting our Customer Service Team via LIVE CHAT or by calling toll-free 1-855-364-7252.
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