New York state and congressional leaders are voicing concerns over new regulations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the importation of dogs into the United States. Starting Aug. 1, all dogs entering the U.S. must appear healthy upon arrival, be at least six months old, be microchipped, and be accompanied by a CDC dog import form online submission receipt.Brian Ware, a regular visitor from Quebec, enjoys bringing his friend’s dog with him when visiting northern New York. However, the new CDC rules have left him worried that the 7-year-old Maltese will no longer be able to cross the border.”He has his chip. But she hasn’t had the papers from the veterinarian yet, so she’s worried that she’s not going to have the papers in time to come to the campground. That’s because they’re so booked, the veterinarians there,” Ware said.Leaders are urging the CDC to delay the implementation of these rules to ensure that more information is sent to visitors wishing to enter the U.S.Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-NY District 115) expressed his concerns, stating, “People would just show up at the border with the regular vaccination papers, and they don’t know about these new requirements that are being put on them. These strict requirements, I might add, in that they were not aware of it.”The North Country Chamber of Commerce released a statement highlighting that these rules do not account for the regular back-and-forth travel that occurs at the northern border and the significant impact this will have on people wanting to vacation or travel to their second homes with their pets.Officials are working to notify visitors of these new rules, but there are concerns that people will be confused if the start date isn’t pushed back or the restrictions aren’t loosened.”We would encourage the CDC to help lessen these restrictions. And I think a lot of people are going to be getting phone calls on it saying, you know, what’s going on here? What the heck is going on?” Jones said.Local veterinary clinics are preparing to accommodate the new regulations, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and procedures are in place to comply with the CDC’s updated requirements.
New York state and congressional leaders are voicing concerns over new regulations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the importation of dogs into the United States.
Starting Aug. 1, all dogs entering the U.S. must appear healthy upon arrival, be at least six months old, be microchipped, and be accompanied by a CDC dog import form online submission receipt.
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Brian Ware, a regular visitor from Quebec, enjoys bringing his friend’s dog with him when visiting northern New York. However, the new CDC rules have left him worried that the 7-year-old Maltese will no longer be able to cross the border.
“He has his chip. But she hasn’t had the papers from the veterinarian yet, so she’s worried that she’s not going to have the papers in time to come to the campground. That’s because they’re so booked, the veterinarians there,” Ware said.
Leaders are urging the CDC to delay the implementation of these rules to ensure that more information is sent to visitors wishing to enter the U.S.
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-NY District 115) expressed his concerns, stating, “People would just show up at the border with the regular vaccination papers, and they don’t know about these new requirements that are being put on them. These strict requirements, I might add, in that they were not aware of it.”
The North Country Chamber of Commerce released a statement highlighting that these rules do not account for the regular back-and-forth travel that occurs at the northern border and the significant impact this will have on people wanting to vacation or travel to their second homes with their pets.
Officials are working to notify visitors of these new rules, but there are concerns that people will be confused if the start date isn’t pushed back or the restrictions aren’t loosened.
“We would encourage the CDC to help lessen these restrictions. And I think a lot of people are going to be getting phone calls on it saying, you know, what’s going on here? What the heck is going on?” Jones said.
Local veterinary clinics are preparing to accommodate the new regulations, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and procedures are in place to comply with the CDC’s updated requirements.
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