Traveling with Your Dog to the USA: Some Rules Abandoned | U.S. authorities have decided to lift some of the new rules imposed on dog owners wishing to cross the border. In May, it was announced that, starting August 1st, dogs entering the United States would need to be over six months old, microchipped, and accompanied by two forms, one of which concerning rabies vaccination signed by a veterinarian.
However, U.S. authorities have opted to cancel these regulations today for dogs coming from low-risk countries, including Canada. Now, it will suffice that dogs have resided in a country with a low or non-existent risk of canine rabies (such as Canada) for the past six months before crossing the border.
Dogs must still be over six months old, in good health, and microchipped. The import form for dogs entering the United States is still required, but it will now be valid for six months, allowing multiple entries. The receipt must be presented at border crossings.
