Moving with Pets

[Ashley&John 0]

Has anyone moved with pets other than the standard dogs and cats? I have 4 budie parakeets and a reptile and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out just what I need to do to bring them with me when I move to the usa.

[Anh map 2,098]

Take a look here for info >>> http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/live_animals.shtml

[Ashley&John 0]

Take a look here for info >>> http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/live_animals.shtml

I've gone over that a couple times, it doesn't really answer my questions, I think I'm going to have to call around. I emailed the usda and they said another division handles the reptiles but they didn't give me any more info.

[Ontarkie 14,225]

The budgies you need to have a vet meet you at the border to look em over, he will give you a paper to hang onto. It was about 20$ when we crossed but that was a land crossing. You will have to have a US Vet and the border should give you the number to one that does the inspections. As for the reptile what kind is it maybe I can find the info you need.

[Sarah&Michael 2]

I am carrying my guinea pig with me and I wrote to that page Anh Map is making reference to. This is what I got:

-----Original Message-----

From: CDC-INFO Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 6:04 PM

To: ********@hotmail.com

Subject: RE: Question on guinea pigs

Thank you for your inquiry to CDC-INFO regarding bringing a guinea pig into the U.S. Your comments have been forwarded to the CDCs Division of Global Migration and Quarantine for their assistance. They will contact you directly if they have any questions.

So they forwarded my message and this is what I got from the other office:

Dear Ms. *****, Guinea pigs are permitted into the United States as a family pet. You can bring your guinea pig with you. We hope this answers your question. Thank you. Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

I had read on other sites that espcially guinea pigs could not be taken to the US, but I think that is when you want to export them from Africa or other places for sale. If you are taking your pets, you might want to take a certificate from the vet, stating that they are healthy (I am doing that). You might want to check with the same office (Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Good luck!

Edited May 29, 2011 by Sarah&Michael

[canada_socks 97]

My fiance and I used to have a guinea pig together, however, he stayed with him in the US. He used to bring him over the border no problem when he came to visit so I could see him. Never a problem. I'm not sure about reptiles and birds though. I'm a little concerned about my cat but I am going to read over that link that was mentioned

[Lise+Michael 13]

My fiance and I used to have a guinea pig together, however, he stayed with him in the US. He used to bring him over the border no problem when he came to visit so I could see him. Never a problem. I'm not sure about reptiles and birds though. I'm a little concerned about my cat but I am going to read over that link that was mentioned

I would also check the specific requirements of the State you are moving to. I know that each State can have additional requirements then you would find on the customs website.

[Jill & Jeff 3]

My fiance and I used to have a guinea pig together, however, he stayed with him in the US. He used to bring him over the border no problem when he came to visit so I could see him. Never a problem. I'm not sure about reptiles and birds though. I'm a little concerned about my cat but I am going to read over that link that was mentioned

Cats are super easy. All you need is a current rabies certificate. When Jeff and I were dating I would drive up to Montreal every weekend to see him. My cat is a diabetic who needs two shots of insulin every day. I had two choices, I could hire a vet tech cat sitter for $30 a day, or take him with me. So every weekend we took the trip together. I've crossed the border about 50 times with a cat, and a rabies cert is all you need.

J-

[Ashley&John 0]

The budgies you need to have a vet meet you at the border to look em over, he will give you a paper to hang onto. It was about 20$ when we crossed but that was a land crossing. You will have to have a US Vet and the border should give you the number to one that does the inspections. As for the reptile what kind is it maybe I can find the info you need.

Thanks!! Maybe I'll call the border today and see about the vet. The reptile is a Dispar Mali or a Mali Uromastyx. When I emailed about her I wrote she was a Mali Uro(te common name) but since then I was advised that Dispar's and Mali's are actually the same animal but are in CITES differently.

I did just get a reply back and it doesn't look like good news, but I think I'll try to repeat my email saying she's a dispar.

"Dear Ashley,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the importation of your Mali uromastyx lizard from Canada. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

On August 22, 2008, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) issued CITES Notification to the Parties No. 2008/052, which recommended that CITES party countries suspend trade in the species Uromastyx dispar from Mali.

You can view this notification on the CITES website at: http://www.cites.org/eng/notif/2008/E052.pdf

The prohibition on the importation of Uromastyx dispar from Mali remains in effect. The importation of specimens of this species from Mali is prohibited, either by direct shipment or through an intermediary country.

Unfortunately, you cannot import your Mali uromastyx into the United States.

Thank you for your cooperation in complying with our regulations that help protect fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats. Please feel free to respond to this message with any further inquiries that you may have regarding this matter. "