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Nevakiss
In August we are moving to Korea to be with my Husband on a command sponsored tour, Do we need to obtain a health certificate for our dog? And do we have to pay for the dogs travel?
Thanks Dina, that site was very helpful! :D But on the travel expense of our pet, doesnt the military provide the travel expenses just not the care expense?
Answer
Yes, you will need to obtain a USDA/APHIS United States Interstate an International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals (APHIS Form 7001). The form isn't available online for download as it is in sextuplicate and the forms are numbered. It is only good for 10 days from the date stamped. You will also need a current rabies certificate. The rabies shot must be given more than 30 days before entering the country, but less than a year; South Korea does not recognize 3 year rabies certificates.
Not all vets (in the US) are USDA accredited to use the USDA form (APHIS Form 7001). You will need to call your vet to specifically ask about authorization. They will have a letter of authorization from the Area Veterinarian in Charge for that specific State. Your other option is to call the office of the Veterinary Services Area Veterinarian in Charge or the office of the State Veterinarian in your State to verify if a specific veterinarian is accredited or to obtain a list of accredited veterinarians in your area. The list is available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/downloads/vsavic.pdf
The offices listed in the .pdf are where you then need to take or mail the form to get the actual seal affixed. If you are military, base vets are all accredited and most states allow them to possess/use the seal (which will save you a trip to the USDA office).
Current endorsement fees are $35.00 for the first animal and $6.25 for each additional animal listed on the form. Fees are scheduled to increase October 1, 2010. Fee info is near the bottom of the page. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/fmd/vs_import_export_fees.shtml#13020
They do also list the cost of endorsement fees if you need them signed outside of normal business hours (after hours/weekends/holidays). It also has the fee schedule for those going to England/EU/Japan or any country that requires a FAVN.
As for travel costs, no, the military will not pay for their travel and you should be aware that it is generally 2-3X more expensive to ship animals back to the US. You can, however, deduct them on your income taxes as part of moving expenses.
Most of the airlines have heat embargoes in effect for checked baggage and cargo pets from June through September as the temps will be above 85 degrees. Additionally, most of the Asian airlines (including KAL) will not accept the pet as checked baggage if the total weight of the dog (in the crate) is 70 pounds or more; it will have to go as cargo (which means additional fees will be collected at the quarantine office at ICN as well as being more expensive than checked baggage fees).
As long as your dog's rabies vax is within the stated time frame, the animal will not be quarantined. The same basically applies to animals going back to the US from Korea, except that instead of the APHIS form, you will get the Korean version.
If you are flying over with the MM, you will need to make arrangements at one of the base kennels as base lodging (like the Dragon Hill Lodge at Yongsan) do not allow pets. You should also be aware that some base housing is no-pets which means you will have to request a waiver to live off post.
Yes, you will need to obtain a USDA/APHIS United States Interstate an International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals (APHIS Form 7001). The form isn't available online for download as it is in sextuplicate and the forms are numbered. It is only good for 10 days from the date stamped. You will also need a current rabies certificate. The rabies shot must be given more than 30 days before entering the country, but less than a year; South Korea does not recognize 3 year rabies certificates.
Not all vets (in the US) are USDA accredited to use the USDA form (APHIS Form 7001). You will need to call your vet to specifically ask about authorization. They will have a letter of authorization from the Area Veterinarian in Charge for that specific State. Your other option is to call the office of the Veterinary Services Area Veterinarian in Charge or the office of the State Veterinarian in your State to verify if a specific veterinarian is accredited or to obtain a list of accredited veterinarians in your area. The list is available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/downloads/vsavic.pdf
The offices listed in the .pdf are where you then need to take or mail the form to get the actual seal affixed. If you are military, base vets are all accredited and most states allow them to possess/use the seal (which will save you a trip to the USDA office).
Current endorsement fees are $35.00 for the first animal and $6.25 for each additional animal listed on the form. Fees are scheduled to increase October 1, 2010. Fee info is near the bottom of the page. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/fmd/vs_import_export_fees.shtml#13020
They do also list the cost of endorsement fees if you need them signed outside of normal business hours (after hours/weekends/holidays). It also has the fee schedule for those going to England/EU/Japan or any country that requires a FAVN.
As for travel costs, no, the military will not pay for their travel and you should be aware that it is generally 2-3X more expensive to ship animals back to the US. You can, however, deduct them on your income taxes as part of moving expenses.
Most of the airlines have heat embargoes in effect for checked baggage and cargo pets from June through September as the temps will be above 85 degrees. Additionally, most of the Asian airlines (including KAL) will not accept the pet as checked baggage if the total weight of the dog (in the crate) is 70 pounds or more; it will have to go as cargo (which means additional fees will be collected at the quarantine office at ICN as well as being more expensive than checked baggage fees).
As long as your dog's rabies vax is within the stated time frame, the animal will not be quarantined. The same basically applies to animals going back to the US from Korea, except that instead of the APHIS form, you will get the Korean version.
If you are flying over with the MM, you will need to make arrangements at one of the base kennels as base lodging (like the Dragon Hill Lodge at Yongsan) do not allow pets. You should also be aware that some base housing is no-pets which means you will have to request a waiver to live off post.
What all do I need to bring home a new puppy?
Charlie
I'm bringing home my Alaskan malamute puppy in 2 weeks. I'm going shopping tomorrow and I need help coming up with a list. I know the basics but what are things that will come in handy that are east to forget?
Answer
This should've all been done months ago...
What is currently on your shopping list?
I am guessing you are buying, please correct me if I am wrong, but why not ask the breeder this?
You will need:
Leashes particularly one to put around your waist as the puppy learns how to go outside and you learn how to recognize the pups gotta go signs
Collars(preferably martingales)
nail trimmers
quickstop although flour or other powders work just as well
Dremel (introduce early and with positive associations)
Food(what are you planning to feed? if you say anything by purina, what the vet recommends, iams/eukanuba, grocery store/dollar store, Science diet, royal canin, etc., you need to visit this site: www.dogfoodproject.com and make sure kibble is what you really want to feed, then visit this site: www.rawmeatybones.com to make sure you know about raw feeding should you ever decide to feed the way nature intended dogs to eat)
Vaccines that need to be done, which is only rabies vs choose to be done. Don't let fear make you pump your dog/puppy up with formaldehyde, mercury, aluminum, foreign tissues, etc. Know what the shot is for, what it will do, and what it won't do for example lepto is a vaccine known for its high reaction rates, but no one seems to realize the two serovars in the vaccine are not active and carry no crossover immunity, and the bordatella vaccine is just as wrong with only two of the over 100 active strains, no crossover immunity, a six month duration of "protection" if you consider it such because no matter what you do, the dog will likely get kennel cough because it is the "common cold" for the dog world.
Keep in mind the vaccines go straight into the dogs muscle tissue, bypassing all known checkpoints that would alert the body of something foreign. A lot of problems can occur, just imagine an airline doing that. Not only that, imagine a combo shot...where does anyone come in contact with 5 different virus' at once. We'd all be dead if that were the case.
Anyway, continuing on with the list..
shampoo
Depending on what you feed: toothbrush and paste or raw fed dog
Crate big enough for adulthood with divider in it to use as the puppy grows
dog bowls unless you plan to feed raw or use current household dishes
Baby gates
training treats(although liver dehydrated is what I prefer for mine)
Are there any plans to have the puppy work in the future as an adult?
Do you already have a vet ready? If not, get started interviewing and finding a good vet. Not all vets are created equal. Your best way to find out is to ask a controversial question about vaccines, food i.e. raw, and see how they handle your question/statement. If they don't handle you voicing what you think about your dog well, go elsewhere.
The best thing to give your puppy is your time. Nothing you can find in a store will replace that. A tired puppy is a good puppy so if you haven't already thought about it, dog daycare is a good option for a puppy to socialize and wear himself out.
This should've all been done months ago...
What is currently on your shopping list?
I am guessing you are buying, please correct me if I am wrong, but why not ask the breeder this?
You will need:
Leashes particularly one to put around your waist as the puppy learns how to go outside and you learn how to recognize the pups gotta go signs
Collars(preferably martingales)
nail trimmers
quickstop although flour or other powders work just as well
Dremel (introduce early and with positive associations)
Food(what are you planning to feed? if you say anything by purina, what the vet recommends, iams/eukanuba, grocery store/dollar store, Science diet, royal canin, etc., you need to visit this site: www.dogfoodproject.com and make sure kibble is what you really want to feed, then visit this site: www.rawmeatybones.com to make sure you know about raw feeding should you ever decide to feed the way nature intended dogs to eat)
Vaccines that need to be done, which is only rabies vs choose to be done. Don't let fear make you pump your dog/puppy up with formaldehyde, mercury, aluminum, foreign tissues, etc. Know what the shot is for, what it will do, and what it won't do for example lepto is a vaccine known for its high reaction rates, but no one seems to realize the two serovars in the vaccine are not active and carry no crossover immunity, and the bordatella vaccine is just as wrong with only two of the over 100 active strains, no crossover immunity, a six month duration of "protection" if you consider it such because no matter what you do, the dog will likely get kennel cough because it is the "common cold" for the dog world.
Keep in mind the vaccines go straight into the dogs muscle tissue, bypassing all known checkpoints that would alert the body of something foreign. A lot of problems can occur, just imagine an airline doing that. Not only that, imagine a combo shot...where does anyone come in contact with 5 different virus' at once. We'd all be dead if that were the case.
Anyway, continuing on with the list..
shampoo
Depending on what you feed: toothbrush and paste or raw fed dog
Crate big enough for adulthood with divider in it to use as the puppy grows
dog bowls unless you plan to feed raw or use current household dishes
Baby gates
training treats(although liver dehydrated is what I prefer for mine)
Are there any plans to have the puppy work in the future as an adult?
Do you already have a vet ready? If not, get started interviewing and finding a good vet. Not all vets are created equal. Your best way to find out is to ask a controversial question about vaccines, food i.e. raw, and see how they handle your question/statement. If they don't handle you voicing what you think about your dog well, go elsewhere.
The best thing to give your puppy is your time. Nothing you can find in a store will replace that. A tired puppy is a good puppy so if you haven't already thought about it, dog daycare is a good option for a puppy to socialize and wear himself out.
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