Travel with animals

For importation of cats and dogs in Canada, you must provide a veterinary certificate of vaccination, obtained in the state veterinary hospital.

It should indicate breed, sex, age, pet name and registration number of animal, owner name and date of vaccinations.

Three days before departure, the animal must be inspected by vet, who will confirm that it does not suffer any infectious disease.

In addition, the license for the export of animals, as well as the certificate of the Kennel Club that the animal is registered in the case of the exportation of dogs, must be presented at customs.

Canadian government makes a distinction for the importation of animals from countries where, according to official Canadian data, the cases of rabies among animals are observed, and from those countries where this disease has not been registered in the past 6 months.

For importation of animals arriving from the first category of states in Canada, a certificate from a veterinarian confirming that the animal was vaccinated against rabies, is required, and in a period of not less than thirty days and no more than a year before arriving in Canada.

If the animal is exported from the country where the cases of rabies were reported in the last 6 months, that fact must be indicated by a relevant certificate from a veterinarian who is in the public health service.

In this case the animal is exempt from vaccination against rabies.

Vaccination against rabies are not valid if they were made until the animal was 3 years old.

Therefore, in contrast to adults, upon arrival to Canada, they will be quarantined, and their owners before leaving for Canada must ask for permission at the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Dogs that perform specific tasks (such as bloodhounds, hunting dogs, etc.) are exempt from all the above requirements, if they come into the country, accompanied by the owner.

The payment is provided for the inspection of cats and dogs that are exported to Canada, at the Sheremetyevo Airport.

Import of hedgehogs to Canada from the countries of former Soviet Union is strictly forbidden, because it is believed that most of them suffer from various infectious diseases.

As for rabbits, hamsters and turtles, for permission to import is also necessary, it must be applied in writing form at the same Ministry.

Each application is accompanied by a fee and which is $ 25 CAD for animals and birds.

Importation of birds from Russia to Canada is not prohibited, but it may cause many difficulties.

It is possible only if they are accompanied by the owner.

The number of birds is limited – no more than two for each owner.

The owner of birds must obtain a permission to import them from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by filling out a special form.

It should be indicated in it how long the birds belonged to the owner personally, whether they were in contact with any other birds, whether the owner imported poultry in Canada in the past, and some other information.

In addition, he must also get permission to pass the quarantine on arrival in Canada, the minimum period of quarantine is 45 days.

It is assumed that during this time the birds have to be cured of psittacosis and ornithosis, the owner must provide a written confirmation that he is ready to provide the drugs they need at his own expense and that he will follow the instructions of local authorities regarding their treatment.

Prior to his arrival in Canada, the owner of the birds must inform the address of placement, in which he plans to keep the birds during quarantine, to the Ministry.

Before an entry permit for the birds will be received, an inspector of the Ministry should carry out an inspection of the premises and give his consent to its use for the birds.

Doors and windows of the premises shall be arranged so that the bird did not accidentally flu out.

The premises should be located so that there were no zoos, dove-houses or other premises where other birds are kept.

Those who want to export to Canada large domestic animals such as cows, pigs, horses, goats, sheep, etc., as well as wild animals, face with similar problems.

Special permission to import animals and quarantine is also provided for them.

In this case, positive decision is not guaranteed, since there are many additional restrictions on import of these categories of animals to Canada.

For example, in Toronto and some other cities it is forbidden to have all of the above mentioned animals.

If having overcome all difficulties and obstacles, the happy owner will be able to take his favorite animals and birds to Canada, he should take responsibility of them.

He will have to take care of his friends, feed and water them, provide a decent sanitation.

During estrus, the female animals must be locked up.

In most cities, independent walk of animals is prohibited, and they can appear outside the home only on a leash.

The animal must wear a collar or tag with a phone and address of the owner, so that you could easily find its owner in case of escape of the animal.

To obtain application forms and permits for importation of birds and animal species listed above, please fax to the appropriate department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Animal Health Division (613) 993-43-34

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