High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies | Bringing an Animal into U.S. | Importation | CDC
List of countries with high-risk for dog rabies which require rabies vaccination documentation
www.cdc.gov
Perhaps not 99 other countries, but many countries including the DR for now.
People with travelling dogs, please be aware. There are potential exceptions, but it is a PITA:
These countries and political units are considered high risk for importing dog rabies into the United States. Beginning July 14, 2021, there is a temporary suspension which prohibits the entry of dogs into the United States arriving from the countries listed below.
On an extremely limited basis, CDC has the authority to issue advance written approval (CDC Dog Import Permit) to bring a dog from a high-risk country.
If you wish to import a dog from a high-risk country, you must request advance written approval (CDC Dog Import Permit) from CDC by emailing CDCanimalimports@cdc.gov at least 30 business days (6 weeks) before you intend to enter the United States.
No CDC Dog Import Permits are issued upon arrival. Dogs that arrive from high-risk countries without advance written approval from CDC will be denied entry and returned to the country of departure at the importer’s expense.
