taking my dog to canada

[wgr]

i know not to take firearms but what about my dog. she goes on vacation with us

[R.M.]

Get a note from your vet proving good health and up to date vaccinations. Much easier the firearms.

[enfield]

Need a picture, we only let cute doggies into Canada

[Artful]

http://travel.gc.ca/returning/customs/pets



Importing or Travelling with Dogs - Eight Months of Age or Older From Countries Not Recognized by Canada as Being Rabies-Free

Please note that:

Only dogs less than eight months of age that are not accompanied by their owners require a signed veterinary certificate of health.

Domestic dogs entering Canada do not have to be quarantined.

Canada does not require a waiting period between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.

These requirements apply to:

animals entering Canada permanently
animals in transit through Canada on their way to a final destination
animals entering Canada for a temporary visit
Important: Check that these are the correct requirements for your dog (other requirements).

The United States of America and Mexico are not rabies-free.

List of recognized countries

Certification Requirements
Dogs may enter Canada if they are accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate.

Rabies Vaccination Certificate
The rabies vaccination certificate must:

be written in English or French;
be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian;
identify the animal (as in breed, colour, and weight);
state that the animal is vaccinated against rabies;
indicate the date of vaccination;
indicate the trade name and the serial number of the licensed vaccine; and
specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for one year from the date of vaccination).

Animals That Are Not Certified
If a dog does not meet the import requirements for rabies certification, owners will be required, at their own expense, to:
have the animal vaccinated against rabies within a specified period of time; and
provide the vaccination record to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency office.

http://www.ezbordercrossing.com/the-inspection-experience/travelling-with-pets/#.UyQqKPFdVuI

http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/info/customs/uscanadacustoms.shtml

Entering Canada

Please note that people (including children) must now have a passport to enter Canada from the United States. If flying to Canada, a regular passport is needed. If driving, either a regular passport or a passport card is allowed.
For pets entering Canada with their owners with them: Dogs must be accompanied by proof of a rabies shot that has not expired. Dogs under 3 months of age do not require a rabies vaccine.

For pets entering Canada without their owners with them: There is an inspection fee, but no quarantine period for pets coming into the country. Within 10 days of departure to Canada a current Canada Veterinary Certificate must accompany pets. Vaccination proof must include vaccination date, trade name/serial number of the vaccine, proof the vaccine was licensed by the dog’s country of origin, and signed by the veterinarian.

A veterinary health certificate is usually only available by contacting CFIA's Export Contacts; however, a model veterinary health certificate may be provided under certain circumstances.

Import pet polices are at this site:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pet-imports/dogs/eng/1331876172009/1331876307796

Export pet polices are at this site:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/exports/eng/1300388920375/1300388985791

The following provides a list of International Health Certificate requirements for entry into Canada.

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/exports/pets/eng/1321265624789/1321281361100

http://www.aaa.com/petbook/travel_caa_inttravel.html

[6bg6ga]

I would still have your dogs file in hand just in case.

[dagger dog]

Our last trip 2007 we pulled our RV and took the pooch( The Original Dagger Dog), no problems ,just got the required papers from our vet. The pooch was in the vehicle looking out the window when the Canadian border patrol officer waved us through, without a question about the dog.

Another thing is to make sure your insurance carrier auto and hospital are good to go in Canada, a call to your agent is needed and he can give you the proof in a small statement.

[jonp]

Specificaly ask if your car insurance covers you in another country. Some require a rider to your policy. Growing up on the border we were in and out of Quebec on a weekly basis and insurance people in our area just added it as a normal thing without asking but that may not be the case everywhere.

[Jim Flinchbaugh]

the local crossing guard to me last time, all you need is the rabies cert and you are good to go.

[starmac]

I myself only took a dog through canada one time, all that was needed was a a certificate of health from a vet, but know people that does it all the time.
I have only personally had one wreck in canada, my insurance paid off without a hitch.
I have never gotten sick in canada, but have known others that had to go to a hospital there, and it is just a small fee you pay, like 20 bucks or something.
What you do want to do, is make sure your credit or banks know you will be in canada, as they have developed a habit of turning down card use. I have known some that were stranded until they got it straightened out with their card company.