{"id":20,"date":"2026-08-14T13:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/us\/bringing-pets-to-the-usa-dogs-cats-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T16:39:45","slug":"bringing-pets-to-the-usa-dogs-cats-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/us\/bringing-pets-to-the-usa-dogs-cats-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Your Pets to the USA (2026): Dogs &#038; Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flyto-article\">\n<p>Moving to the United States with a dog or cat is entirely doable, but the rules for dogs changed substantially on <strong>1 August 2024<\/strong>, when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) replaced its old system with a mandatory <strong>CDC Dog Import Form<\/strong>, a minimum age, and a microchip rule. This guide covers what a European resident needs to do to bring a dog or cat <em>to<\/em> the USA \u2014 and the essentials for bringing them <em>back<\/em> to Europe \u2014 with every figure drawn from official government sources and linked inline.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flyto-article-img\" style=\"margin:26px 0;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(15,15,15,.3);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flyto-wp-uploads.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/03182735\/FLYTO_muutto_kuvaaja_Nuuti_PAananen_9_1000.jpg\" alt=\"Flyto Relocation international moving\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"><\/figure>\n<p><em>Freshness note: pet-import rules and country risk classifications change. Always verify the specific requirement that applies to your dog&#8217;s or cat&#8217;s travel history before you book freight.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Every dog<\/strong> entering or re-entering the USA needs a <strong>CDC Dog Import Form<\/strong> receipt, an <strong>ISO-compatible microchip<\/strong>, must be <strong>at least 6 months old<\/strong>, and must <strong>look healthy<\/strong> on arrival (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/faqs.html\">CDC Dog Import FAQs<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>CDC Dog Import Form is free<\/strong>, filed online, and its receipt for low-risk countries is <strong>valid for six months and allows multiple entries<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/dog-import-form-instructions.html\">CDC Dog Import Form instructions<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Whether your dog faces extra rules depends on its <strong>country of rabies risk<\/strong>: if a country is <strong>not on the CDC high-risk list<\/strong>, only the four basic requirements apply (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/high-risk-countries.html\">CDC high-risk countries<\/a>). Most of Europe is <strong>not<\/strong> high-risk.<\/li>\n<li>Dogs from <strong>high-risk countries<\/strong> may only arrive at a <strong>limited set of airports with a CDC-registered animal care facility<\/strong>, need endorsed rabies documentation, and may require a titre test or quarantine (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/us-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html\">CDC US-vaccinated from high-risk<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cats have no CDC rabies-vaccine requirement and no USDA APHIS import requirement<\/strong> \u2014 they simply must arrive healthy \u2014 though vaccination is recommended and your destination state or airline may demand it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/another-country-to-us-import\">USDA APHIS import<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>CBP<\/strong> clears your pet at the border and enforces CDC and USDA rules; a sick-looking animal can be examined by a vet at your expense (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/border-security\/protecting-agriculture\/bringing-pets-and-wildlife-united-states\">CBP: Bringing Pets<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hawaii and Guam<\/strong> run their own strict quarantine regimes \u2014 including for pets arriving from the US mainland (<a href=\"https:\/\/dab.hawaii.gov\/ai\/aqs\/aqs-info\/\">Hawaii Animal Quarantine<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>1. Which agency controls what<\/h2>\n<p>Three US federal agencies sit behind pet imports, and it helps to know who does what:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CDC<\/strong> is the lead authority for <strong>dogs<\/strong>, because its concern is preventing the re-introduction of dog-maintained rabies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/faqs.html\">CDC dog importation<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>USDA APHIS<\/strong> (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) handles <strong>animal-health<\/strong> risks such as screwworm and foot-and-mouth disease, and issues the export paperwork when pets leave the USA (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/another-country-to-us-import\">APHIS pet travel<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)<\/strong> physically inspects and clears the animal at the port of entry and enforces the other agencies&#8217; rules (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/border-security\/protecting-agriculture\/bringing-pets-and-wildlife-united-states\">CBP<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your <strong>destination state<\/strong> (and any US airline) can add its own rules on top \u2014 most commonly a current rabies certificate for cats and dogs.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Bringing a dog: the four rules that always apply<\/h2>\n<p>Since 1 August 2024, <strong>every dog<\/strong> \u2014 regardless of origin, including US dogs coming home \u2014 must meet four baseline requirements (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/faqs.html\">CDC Dog Import FAQs<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Appear healthy on arrival.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Be at least 6 months old<\/strong> at the time of entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a microchip<\/strong> that can be read by a universal scanner. It must be an <strong>ISO-compatible<\/strong> chip, and \u2014 critically for high-risk cases \u2014 it must be implanted <strong>before<\/strong> any rabies vaccination, or the vaccine is treated as invalid (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/animal-health-and-welfare\/animal-travel-and-transport\/cdc-dog-importation-requirements-faqs-veterinarians\">CDC via AVMA<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <strong>age rule is the one that catches families out<\/strong>: you cannot import a puppy under six months, full stop.<\/p>\n<h3>The CDC Dog Import Form<\/h3>\n<p>The form is <strong>completed online by the importer<\/strong> (no vet needed to sign it), and it is <strong>free<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/dog-import-form-instructions.html\">CDC Dog Import Form instructions<\/a>). CDC recommends completing it <strong>a few days before travel<\/strong>, though it can be filed any time up to six months ahead \u2014 or right before entry, as it takes only a few minutes from any location with internet access. You will receive a <strong>receipt by email<\/strong> \u2014 print it and carry it, because CBP will ask for it.<\/p>\n<p>For dogs coming only from <strong>low-risk or rabies-free countries<\/strong>, the receipt is <strong>valid for six months and permits multiple entries<\/strong>, provided the dog has not been in a high-risk country in the previous six months (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/dog-import-form-instructions.html\">CDC Dog Import Form instructions<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>3. Low-risk vs high-risk countries \u2014 the decision that shapes your move<\/h2>\n<p>CDC classifies countries by their risk of exporting <strong>dog-maintained rabies<\/strong>. This single distinction determines whether your dog&#8217;s import is simple or complex.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to check:<\/strong> CDC publishes only the <strong>high-risk<\/strong> list. If your country of origin \u2014 and everywhere your dog has been in the past six months \u2014 is <strong>not<\/strong> on that list, the country counts as <strong>rabies-free or low-risk<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/high-risk-countries.html\">CDC high-risk countries<\/a>). CDC still strongly recommends rabies vaccination, but the extra high-risk requirements do not apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most European countries are not high-risk.<\/strong> Finland, the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden and the like are treated as low-risk or rabies-free, so a dog moving from those countries needs only the four baseline rules above and can enter through <strong>any<\/strong> US port or airport (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html\">CDC rabies-free\/low-risk countries<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The high-risk list runs to <strong>over 100 countries<\/strong> \u2014 including examples such as Egypt, Kenya, Russia, Peru, India and the Dominican Republic (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/high-risk-countries.html\">CDC high-risk countries<\/a>). What matters is your dog&#8217;s <strong>travel history<\/strong>: if it has spent time in a high-risk country within the last six months, the stricter regime applies even if you are flying from an EU airport.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Dogs from high-risk countries \u2014 the strict track<\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has been in a high-risk country in the six months before entry, expect materially more paperwork and constraints (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/us-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html\">CDC US-vaccinated from high-risk<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited arrival airports.<\/strong> The dog may only enter at an airport that has a <strong>CDC-registered animal care facility<\/strong>. CDC maintains the current list \u2014 confirm it before booking, as facilities change (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/approved-care-facilities.html\">CDC-registered animal care facilities<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reservation required<\/strong> at that facility for examination and, if needed, revaccination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endorsed rabies documentation.<\/strong> A <strong>foreign-vaccinated<\/strong> dog needs a <strong>Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip<\/strong> form, endorsed by an official government veterinarian, completed <strong>no more than 30 days before travel<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/animal-health-and-welfare\/animal-travel-and-transport\/cdc-dog-importation-requirements-faqs-veterinarians\">CDC via AVMA<\/a>). CDC treats this certification as valid for 30 days from the date of examination \u2014 in practice a single entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Titre test or quarantine.<\/strong> To avoid quarantine, a foreign-vaccinated dog generally needs an adequate <strong>rabies serology (titre) result from a CDC-approved laboratory<\/strong>; without it, a period of quarantine after revaccination may apply (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/animal-health-and-welfare\/animal-travel-and-transport\/cdc-dog-importation-requirements-faqs-veterinarians\">CDC via AVMA<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>For a high-risk origin, the CDC form receipt is <strong>valid for a single entry on the specified arrival date only<\/strong>, not six months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Returning US-vaccinated dogs<\/h3>\n<p>If your dog was <strong>vaccinated in the USA<\/strong> and is coming back from a high-risk country, then since <strong>1 August 2025<\/strong> the accepted proof is the <strong>Certification of U.S.-issued Rabies Vaccination<\/strong> form, completed by a USDA-accredited vet before the dog leaves the US. A USDA-endorsed export health certificate issued after <strong>31 July 2025<\/strong> is no longer accepted for this purpose (though a certificate issued on or before that date may still be used) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/us-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html\">CDC US-vaccinated from high-risk<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>5. Bringing a cat: much simpler<\/h2>\n<p>For cats, the federal picture is refreshingly light:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>USDA APHIS has no animal-health import requirement for pet cats<\/strong> arriving from a foreign country (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/another-country-to-us-import\">APHIS import<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>CDC does not require a rabies vaccination for cats<\/strong> and does not require a CDC form for them; the cat simply must <strong>appear healthy<\/strong> on arrival (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us\/index.html\">CDC: Bringing an Animal<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said, <strong>rabies vaccination is strongly recommended<\/strong>, and your <strong>destination state or airline may require it<\/strong>. For example, some states require cats three months and older to hold a current rabies certificate, while others do not \u2014 check the state you are landing in. If a cat looks unwell at the border, CBP can require a vet examination at your expense (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/border-security\/protecting-agriculture\/bringing-pets-and-wildlife-united-states\">CBP<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>6. USDA screwworm and disease-country rules<\/h2>\n<p>Separate from CDC&#8217;s rabies remit, <strong>APHIS Veterinary Services<\/strong> imposes requirements when a dog arrives from a country affected by <strong>screwworm<\/strong> or <strong>foot-and-mouth disease<\/strong>. In practice this means, for dogs arriving from certain regions (parts of Latin America among them), an <strong>official veterinary certificate confirming the dog was inspected and found free of screwworm within a short window before travel<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/another-country-to-us-import\/dogs\">APHIS: Pet dogs import<\/a>). For a standard European origin this generally does not apply, but confirm against the APHIS dog-import page for your exact route.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Hawaii and Guam: their own quarantine world<\/h2>\n<p>If your US destination is <strong>Hawaii or Guam<\/strong>, ignore the &quot;any airport&quot; comfort above. Both run <strong>state\/territory rabies-quarantine programmes that apply even to pets arriving from the US mainland<\/strong>. Hawaii requires, among other things, proof of <strong>two rabies vaccinations<\/strong> within set timeframes and a passing <strong>FAVN rabies titre test<\/strong> for both dogs and cats, and non-compliant animals face quarantine (<a href=\"https:\/\/dab.hawaii.gov\/ai\/aqs\/aqs-info\/\">Hawaii Animal Quarantine Information<\/a>). Plan Hawaii and Guam moves many months ahead.<\/p>\n<h2>8. The return trip: taking a pet from the USA back to Europe<\/h2>\n<p>Flyto moves work both ways, so the reverse corridor matters. To bring a dog or cat <strong>into the EU from the USA<\/strong>, the pet needs an <strong>ISO microchip implanted before a valid rabies vaccination<\/strong>, a <strong>wait of at least 21 days<\/strong> after the primary vaccination, and an <strong>EU animal health certificate<\/strong> issued by a licensed vet and <strong>endorsed by USDA APHIS<\/strong>, valid for <strong>10 days<\/strong> from endorsement to arrival at the EU border inspection post (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/us-to-another-country-export\/pet-travel-us-finland-malta-ireland-including-northern\">APHIS: US to Finland\/Ireland\/Malta\/Norway<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/youreurope\/citizens\/travel\/carry\/pets-and-other-animals\/index_en.htm\">EU rules on travelling with pets<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Several member states add rules. Bringing a <strong>dog into Finland<\/strong>, Ireland, Malta or Norway requires a <strong>tapeworm (echinococcus) treatment administered by a vet 1\u20135 days (24\u2013120 hours) before entry<\/strong>, and pets arriving in Finland from outside the EU by air must enter via <strong>Helsinki Airport<\/strong>, presenting the pet and its documents to Customs through the red channel (<a href=\"https:\/\/tulli.fi\/en\/restrictions\/pets\/travelling\">Finnish Customs: travelling with a pet<\/a>). Confirm the destination country&#8217;s specifics before you fly.<\/p>\n<h2>How Flyto handles this<\/h2>\n<p>Flyto runs pet-inclusive relocations as a single <strong>door-to-door PLATINUM<\/strong> service, in either direction \u2014 <strong>to or from the USA<\/strong>. Because overseas moves are Platinum-only, you get one coordinated project rather than a stack of separate vendors: we align the household-goods shipment with the animal&#8217;s timeline, brief you on the exact CDC and USDA documents your dog or cat needs for its specific route, and coordinate the microchip-before-vaccination sequence, the CDC Dog Import Form filing, endorsed health certificates, IATA-compliant crating, the airline pet booking, and clearance and onward delivery at the other end. For high-risk-country dogs we plan around the approved-airport and animal-care-facility constraints from the outset, and for the return leg to Europe we handle the USDA-endorsed EU health certificate and country-specific steps such as Finland&#8217;s tapeworm treatment. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/us\/moving-to-and-from-the-usa-2026-complete-relocation-guide\/\">https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/us\/moving-to-and-from-the-usa-2026-complete-relocation-guide\/<\/a> guide for the full USA relocation picture and the <a href=\"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/usa\/\">https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/usa\/<\/a> page for corridor-specific detail.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do I need the CDC Dog Import Form if my dog comes from a rabies-free country like the UK or Finland?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. The CDC Dog Import Form is required for <strong>every<\/strong> dog, regardless of origin. Low-risk-country dogs need only the four basic requirements, but the form receipt is one of them (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/faqs.html\">CDC Dog Import FAQs<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I bring a puppy younger than six months?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. Since 1 August 2024 every imported dog must be <strong>at least six months old<\/strong> at entry, with no low-risk exception (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/faqs.html\">CDC Dog Import FAQs<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does my cat need a rabies vaccine to enter the USA?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot federally \u2014 CDC does not require it and APHIS has no cat import requirement \u2014 but it is recommended and your <strong>destination US state or airline may require<\/strong> a current rabies certificate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/another-country-to-us-import\">APHIS import<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does the CDC Dog Import Form cost?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is <strong>free<\/strong> and filed online, ideally <strong>a few days before travel<\/strong> (and valid for up to six months from a low-risk country) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/dog-import-form-instructions.html\">CDC Dog Import Form instructions<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I know if my country is high-risk?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the <strong>CDC high-risk list<\/strong>. If your country \u2014 and everywhere the dog has been in the past six months \u2014 is not listed, it counts as low-risk or rabies-free (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/high-risk-countries.html\">CDC high-risk countries<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>My microchip was implanted after the rabies shot \u2014 is that a problem?<\/strong><br \/>\nFor high-risk-country dogs, yes: the microchip must be implanted <strong>before<\/strong> the rabies vaccination, or CDC treats the vaccination as invalid for import (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/animal-health-and-welfare\/animal-travel-and-transport\/cdc-dog-importation-requirements-faqs-veterinarians\">CDC via AVMA<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a high-risk-country dog fly into any US airport?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. It must arrive at an airport with a <strong>CDC-registered animal care facility<\/strong>, with a reservation. Confirm the current facility list before booking (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/approved-care-facilities.html\">CDC-registered animal care facilities<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do I need to take my pet back to the EU?<\/strong><br \/>\nAn ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (microchipped first, then a 21-day wait), and a <strong>USDA-endorsed EU health certificate<\/strong> valid for 10 days \u2014 plus country extras such as Finland&#8217;s tapeworm treatment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/us-to-another-country-export\">APHIS export<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/tulli.fi\/en\/restrictions\/pets\/travelling\">Finnish Customs<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/faqs.html\">CDC \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/dog-import-form-instructions.html\">CDC \u2014 Dog Import Form and Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/high-risk-countries.html\">CDC \u2014 High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html\">CDC \u2014 Entry Requirements for Dogs from Rabies-Free or Low-Risk Countries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/us-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html\">CDC \u2014 Entry Requirements for US-Vaccinated Dogs from High-Risk Countries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/approved-care-facilities.html\">CDC \u2014 CDC-registered Animal Care Facilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/bringing-an-animal-into-the-us\/index.html\">CDC \u2014 Bringing an Animal into the US<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/another-country-to-us-import\">USDA APHIS \u2014 Import a Pet from Another Country to the US<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/another-country-to-us-import\/dogs\">USDA APHIS \u2014 Pet Dogs Import into the US<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/us-to-another-country-export\">USDA APHIS \u2014 Take a Pet from the US to Another Country (Export)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/pet-travel\/us-to-another-country-export\/pet-travel-us-finland-malta-ireland-including-northern\">USDA APHIS \u2014 Pet travel from the US to Finland, Malta, Ireland and Norway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/border-security\/protecting-agriculture\/bringing-pets-and-wildlife-united-states\">US CBP \u2014 Bringing Pets and Wildlife into the United States<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/youreurope\/citizens\/travel\/carry\/pets-and-other-animals\/index_en.htm\">European Commission \u2014 EU rules on travelling with pets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tulli.fi\/en\/restrictions\/pets\/travelling\">Finnish Customs \u2014 Travelling with a pet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dab.hawaii.gov\/ai\/aqs\/aqs-info\/\">Hawaii Animal Industry Division \u2014 Animal Quarantine Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/animal-health-and-welfare\/animal-travel-and-transport\/cdc-dog-importation-requirements-faqs-veterinarians\">AVMA \u2014 CDC dog importation requirements: FAQs for veterinarians<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to the United States with a dog or cat is entirely doable, but the rules for dogs changed substantially on 1 August 2024, when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) replaced its old system with a mandatory CDC Dog Import Form, a minimum age, and a microchip rule. 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