All dogs greater than 3 months of age, with the exception of assistance dogs certified as a guide, hearing or service dogs which accompany their user into Canada, must have proof of current rabies vaccination to travel to Canada.
Yes, you can bring your pets into Canada from Australia. You will need to complete a variety of pre-travel paperwork and health checks prior to travel.
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The only requirement for pet dogs older than three months entering Canada with their owner is that they have a rabies vaccination. There are no requirements for pet dogs less than three months old who are traveling with their owner provided there is proof of the dog's age.
Dogs over 8 months of age and cats over 3 months of age entering Canada from countries Canada considers as rabies free* Your dog or cat will need either proof of current rabies vaccination (EU Pet Passport is accepted) OR a health certificate in English or French and completed by a licensed veterinarian.
Pets may fly into Canada in-cabin, as excess luggage or as manifest cargo (flying pets unaccompanied). Dogs and cats imported into Canada will undergo an inspection. The owner will need to pay an inspection fee at the airport (about $30 + tax for the first pet and about $5 + tax for each additional pet).
Pet quarantine in Canada
If your pet has in good health and has complied with all pet import requirements, there is no mandatory quarantine for your pet. However, if your pet does not fulfil all pet import criteria, they may not be allowed to enter the country.
Dogs and cats traveling with their owners do not require import permits to travel into Canada. However, unaccompanied dogs under the age of 8 months will require one. On the other hand, rabbits, ferrets and birds traveling to Canada from any country other than the US will require an import license.
It's the only official requirement for immigrating to Canada with an animal, but a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian can also aid the entry of you cat or dog. Procure an appropriately sized pet carrier for your animal that meets the requirements of your airline.
Commercial Import:
Dogs who qualify as personal imports do not require a permit to enter Canada. However, even personally imported dogs will require some documentation.
Yes. We recognise that many pets may be vaccinated for rabies before starting the preparation process for export to Australia. For your pet to be eligible for the minimum 10-day quarantine period, the competent authority identity verification must occur before the blood sample is collected for the RNAT test.
Yes, you can, you just need to follow a few important rules. Your pet will need to be microchipped, hold a pet passport or third-country official veterinary certificate, have a valid vaccination against rabies and other requirements, depending on where your pet will be travelling from.
Most countries require pets to arrive with a health certificate (also called an international health certificate, a veterinary health certificate, a veterinary certificate, or an export certificate). You must verify the country requirements each time you plan to travel with your pet.
Dogs, cats and ferrets need an animal health certificate or pet passport, microchip, rabies vaccination, and tapeworm treatment if required.
Canada does not have an official 'Pet Passport', however it is a term used to describe the documents that are required to travel to and from Canada with a pet. Customs officials will need to see these documents in order to clear your pet.
Dogs must be leashed on all trails and public areas in Banff National Park. For a short half-hour stroll near downtown, head to Marsh Loop or the creekside Fenland Trail. Both are protected by trees, so great winter options when the wind picks up.
Immigrating to Canada with your dog can be a little more complicated than you might expect. Dogs are required to undergo a visual inspection from the Canada Border Services Agency and like cats, may be required to complete more inspections. It is the responsibility of the owner to contact the CFIA in advance of travel.
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.
Most airlines will allow you to take a cat or small dog in the cabin for an additional fee. But you must call the airline well in advance; there are limits to the number of animals allowed in the cabin. If you are transporting your dog, make sure they meet the size requirements.
Take or mail the original of the form(s) to the nearest CFIA and they will endorse and stamp them. There is a fee for CFIA endorsement ($20.00).
Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.
According to my gregarious Canadian friends who I met during my month-long stay, Vancouver is very dog-centric. Arf-ter all, the environmentally-conscious city of Vancouver has a whopping 37 off-leash dog parks in addition to all the public parks, which are dog-friendly.
Flying is an incredibly stressful experience for all dogs, but it can be especially upsetting for elderly dogs, as well as pups with health or behavioral challenges.
Air Canada
When it comes to pets, they are also quite accommodating. Your pet is welcome to travel in the cabin with you as long as you arrive 30 minutes before takeoff and have them safely buckled into their carrier.