Taking Pet over Border to Vancouver? Help!

LivingwithLexie

Am thinking about going to Vancouver in my RV and my wee dog on Monday. Anyone know about what the requirements are for my dog (or RV) in crossing the border into Canada?
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elh3946 · Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 1650 Location: Sioux Falls, SD

For your pet, you will need proof of rabies vaccination within the last 36 months (or within the last 12 months if the rabies certification doesn't have an expiration date). They may not ask for it (we've never been asked for information concerning our dog), but you should have it handy anyway.

As for you, I'm not sure where the passport issue stands for getting back into the U.S. (I don't think it is yet required), but at the very least, you will need a copy of your birth certificate plus a photo ID (i.e., driver's license).
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Little Kopit · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 165 Location: TheMaritimes.ca

What government sources have to say is always worth checking.

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/petse.shtml

Yes, they can ask you about pet food. Have it in the original container.

Yes, your pet is supposed to be healthy. Some vets recommend a signed health certificate.

As for you and the rest of the outfit: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/visit-eng.html , that's the Canadian Border Services Agency and a whole bunch of links.

To get back into the US you need photo ID and proof of citizenship. The passport issue is not yet resolved.

You may also want to have a look at my articles on RVing in Canada http://www.rvingoutpost.com/articlespecs.php?jobnum=50 I moved this summer and have yet to have the chance to check all links. But most of it is as valid as ever.

Remember they only ask about a small fraction of what they can ask.

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ducktape · Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Houston, TX

Remember a recent article about a minister who forgot to declare that he had a firearm in his rig when he went to Canada? Either get the required paperwork in advance, or leave your weapons at home before crossing the border.

aischa · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject: Dogs Over Border

I was staying in the Bellingham/Seattle area for quite some time and crossed the border many times with the puppies. I did not want to take the coach because of the high gas prices.

Only one time I was asked to show rabies certificates. They were more concerned why I was going by myself and several times. They were more concerned whether I was going to deliver drugs or something, because I only went on day trips. They asked a lot of questions like why I was not staying longer, who did I meet and so on. They don't care too much about dogs, I guess.
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Little Kopit · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 165 Location: TheMaritimes.ca

Just let there be 1 case of avian flu in Texas or rabies in Ft. McMurray and the whole thing would change.

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