The U.S. Centers for Disease Control will not require Canadians to fill out long forms before crossing the border from Canada with their dogs this summer.
The agency had announced new rules in May that were aimed at keeping rabies out of the country.
They stated that dogs needed to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and accompanied by two forms, including one signed by a veterinarian. The forms were supposed to include photos of the dog's teeth and would be verified upon arrival by border agents...
"These updates incorporate the feedback received from the public, industry partners, and various countries on the dog importation rule, and clarify and simplify the processes for those bringing dogs from dog rabies-free or low-risk countries," the CDC said in a media statement on Monday.
As long as the dog has been in a low-risk or rabies-free country for the previous six months, it can cross the border with just an import form that can be completed online the day of travel...
This was excerpted from the 22 July 2024 edition of CBC News.