Caribbean Dog Rescue Coalition

27/07/2024

12/07/2024

The Dogington Post

The CDC's new dog importation rules take effect on August 01. But it's posing a serious danger to the indigenous dogs of the Caribbean Islands.

05/07/2024

‼️ANOTHER PETITION TO SIGN!!!‼️
PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE SHARE SHARE!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻

Tell the CDC that Rescues Should Not Be Penalized by New Rule Banning Imports of Dogs

04/07/2024

When people say "We have enough dogs in America already. Why should we bring in more?" this is why...

Every life is worth saving. Every dog deserves a chance; the origin should not matter.

28 days 💔

30/06/2024

32 days before these babies are stuck indefinitely 💔

32 days for us to take action!

✏️ Sign the petitions and open letter
📞 Call congress, senate, and the Center for Disease
📧 Email congress, senate and the Center for Disease

27/06/2024

25/06/2024

Please fill out the form fields below to add your organization to this letter urging the CDC to reconsider and/or amend the ban on the import of all foreign dogs under the age of 6 months into the United States. Although we appreciate the support of individuals, please note that we are collecting or...

25/06/2024

38 days until our rescues will be faced with crisis ❗️
38 days until thousands of lives will unnecessarily die 💔
38 days until import rules will become difficult to abide by.

21/06/2024

21/06/2024

42 days left as of June 21st 2024.

Thought it might be helpful to summarize the new chart requirements for quick reference -

Final rulings have eliminated certain allowances.

19/06/2024

‼️ 43 days ‼️
Just 43 days remain until rescue efforts are halted.

43 days left until rescues across the Caribbean will be forced to euthanize puppies unnecessarily 💔

📧 Email your local senator and tell them this is wrong.
📞Call congress to voice that you disagree and inform them of the repercussions of this ban.

⏰ Time is ticking: 43 days left to advocate for the innocent.

18/06/2024

Dogs Entering the U.S. from RABIES-FREE and LOW-RISK countries under CDC final rules

Beginning August 1, 2024, there are additional requirements to import dogs from rabies-free and low-risk countries (such as Canada and Mexico) under the final CDC rules. These requirements are significant and will require time and additional expense.

The final rules require submitting a CDC Dog Import Form (an online form that should take minimal effort) every time a dog enters the U.S. In addition to this form, the owner must submit one of three types of import forms (below).

For all of the three import forms, the dog must be examined by a licensed veterinarian and the form must be endorsed by an official government veterinarian in the exporting country.

With one exception, the import forms must be accompanied by records of veterinary history showing vet services provided for the six months prior to entry into the U.S. The vet services must have been provided in the exporting country. The owner must present these documents at the port of entry / land border crossing.

The one exception to providing records of veterinary history is to obtain a valid rabies titer test (item #3 below).

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The three import form options for dogs not vaccinated in the U.S. are:

1) A Certification of Dog Arriving from DMRVV-Free or Low-Risk Country into the United States form, along with vet records. This form must be completed within 30 days of entry.

2) A foreign export certificate, along with vet records.

3) A Certification of Foreign Rabies Certification and Microchip form, along with vet records OR a valid rabies titer test.

Here is where you can find the CDC forms and instructions in items #1 and #3. https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/required-forms-for-importing-dog-united-states.html

NOTE that there is a documentation option that allows for a USDA endorsed *export* health certificate, but this is only for dogs that already have a U.S. rabies vaccination.

Links and instructions to required forms for importing a dog to the United States. The forms on this website are specific to the importation of dogs under CDC’s updated dog and cat regulation, effective August 1, 2024

12/06/2024

Friendly reminder that the CARIBBEAN DOG RESCUE COALITION is PRO dog importation!

08/06/2024

EXTRA EXTRA!! Read all about it!!

Thousands of healthy, rabies-vaccinated dogs from rabies-free Caribbean islands at risk of being euthanized due to CDC ban, who would otherwise be given a new hope through adoption in loving homes.

07/06/2024

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07/06/2024

Visual tutorial on how to navigate the Senate.gov page and find your state’s senator 🐾

07/06/2024

56 days before disaster strikes. 56 days before military families traveling for deployment will be forced to leave their furry loved ones behind. 56 days before civilians traveling with their four-legged best friends will have to spend $1,000+. 56 days before we are ALL impacted by this CDC ban. 56 days before the new rule goes into effect for the next 30 years ❗️