What do the new rules say?

The CDC announced in May that beginning Aug. 1, dog owners must complete a new form and all dogs entering the U.S. must be over six months old, have a microchip and “appear healthy upon arrival.”

Additional restrictions and requirements apply depending on where the dog was vaccinated and if the dog has recently been in one of the more than 100 countries identified as high risk for rabies. A dog might have to pass a blood test or be forced to quarantine for 28 days in a CDC-registered facility, the costs of which fall back on owners, according to the CDC’s website. It can also be difficult to provide proof of a dog’s whereabouts, especially one that was a stray.

  • rand_alpha19
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    54 months ago

    Why do you feel entitled to not have to pay for your dog’s quarantine? You own the dog and are responsible for its care and health, and if you’re traveling or immigrating you should have money to spare simply because those actions require considerable savings.

    Do you also feel like your passport and birth certificate should be free?

    • @rockSlayer
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      54 months ago

      Yes, and yes. What the hell is the point of government if it doesn’t provide social benefits?