whits

hi again,
i have a 2 year old jack russell and was wondering about taking him with me, cant leave him behind anyone know the process about taking pets over to canada thanks all

JonboyE

From the Canada Food Inspection Agency's website:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/...chien_2e.shtml

The information on this page is current as of 2008-6- 4 .

Related Pages: Dogs eight (8) months of age or younger (any country) | Dogs 3 months of age or older (rabies-free countries) | Dogs 3 months of age or older (non rabies-free countries) | Frequently Asked Questions

1) EITHER

Domestic or pet dogs may enter Canada if accompanied by an export certificate issued in either English or French, and signed by an official government veterinarian(1) of the exporting country. The certificate must clearly identify the animals and state that:
1.1 rabies has not existed in the exporting country for the six (6) month period immediately preceding the shipment of the animals; and,
1.2 the animals have been in the exporting country for the six (6) month period immediately preceding their shipment, or since birth.

2) OR

If an export certificate as described in paragraph 1) above is not available, dogs may enter Canada if accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian(2) in either English or French, which clearly identifies the dogs and state that they are currently vaccinated against rabies. The certificate should identify the animal as in breed, colour, weight, etc., and indicate the name of the licensed rabies vaccine used (trade name), including serial number and duration of its validity (up to three years). Please note that if the duration of validity is not indicated on the certificate, it will be considered to be valid for one year.

There is no waiting period imposed between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.

* If the animal arrives at a Canadian port of entry and does not meet the requirements of either paragraph 1) or 2), an inspector will order the owner-at the owner's expense-to have the animal vaccinated against rabies within a specified period of time and to provide the vaccination certificate to an inspector.
* The above requirements also apply to dogs that were originally from Canada and are being returned to Canada directly from a country designated as having been free from rabies for six (6) months. This would include dogs leaving a quarantine imposed by the exporting country before that quarantine period is completed.
* Dogs less than three (3) months of age may enter Canada without an export certificate and are not required to be vaccinated for rabies.

(1) An official government veterinarian is a veterinarian who works for the government veterinary service in the country of origin.

(2) A licensed veterinarian is a veterinarian who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the country of origin.

Judy in Calgary

To supplement the information JonboyE gave you:

Transporting Pets-Canada
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shazza151

I bought 2 dogs over from the UK in October 2007, If like me you are staying in Canada permenantly, you will not need a Pet Passport, unless you intend to return to the uk with your pet(s), some airlines need a minimum of a months notice for your pet to fly.
But each pets need to be vaccinated for rabbies, and each have a health check (fit to fly) certificate or letter from an approved vet. Each certificate stating date, pets name, age, colour and breed of animal, bring all medical history (get copies from your vet) and vaccination card(s). Time allowance between date of health check and flight vary from airline to airline, so check your airline website. (Keep pet(s) medical history in your hand luggage).
If your pets are on the same flight as you, then on the plane you will have to fill out a customs form, tick live animals and specify what animals they are (dog, cats, rabbit etc), then give this form to the customs officer on arrival in the airport. Then pick up your animal from either baggage reclaim or cargo reclaim. Then animal(s) and animal medical history must be checked over by Vet/Customs officer (there is a fee for this, amount depends on the airport of arrival. Once cleared by customs you and your pet(s) can leave the airport.