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Some Pet Regulations
This is not a Complete list! If you plan to travel across town, state or international boundaries, it is your responsibility to know the laws where you go.!
The majority of local communities have pet control and licensing ordinances. Some cities limit the number of dogs and cats per residence. Some towns have restrictions about the ownership of particular breeds.
License fees and the length of time a new resident has in which to obtain a license for a pet vary from place to place. Contact the city clerk at the destination city or town hall for specific information.
Nearly all states have laws that regulate vaccinations for dogs and cats. All but four states require up-to-date rabies inoculation for dogs, half have the same requirement for cats. State and local laws usually stipulate that the rabies tag be securely attached to the pet's collar.
Hawaii requires that dogs and cats be quarantined for 120 days. Some states have border inspections of all animals being transported and in some cases, advance receipt of the animal's health certificate by the state's regulatory agency is required.
The health certificate must include a complete description of the pet, a list of all inoculations it has had, and state that it is free from infectious diseases.
For a more complete listing of the rules and regulations try:
CDC Govt If you are traveling to a foreign country, contact the appropriate embassy or governmental agency at least one month in advance of making other arrangements for your pet.
Know Before You Go!!
Whitney Veterinary Hospital Can not take responsibility for any failure on your part to know the regulations that govern your pets!
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