Puerto Rico introduces new entry rules for cats and dogs
Puerto Rico has introduced new rules that will have an impact on cats’ and dogs’ entry into the country. The regulations mean that animal owners will now need to arrange an examination of their pet by a U.S.-accredited veterinarian. Upon completion of the exam, the veterinarian will need to issue an interstate health certificate. If the cat or dog doesn’t meet Puerto Rico’s standards for entry or have the proper accreditation, the owner will have to return the animal to the U.S. at their own expense. “Not all veterinarians hold USDA accreditation,” Air Animal Pet Movers founding veterinarian Walter M. Woolf said. “Setting up a veterinary appointment for a pet can be tough without guidance from the pet’s regular veterinarian or an experienced pet shipper.”
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