CDC eases requirements for dogs entering US

U.S. relaxes planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries

OTTAWA — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has rolled over on plans to require dog owners crossing the border from Canada to fill out onerous paperwork this summer, the agency announced Monday.

CDC eases requirements for dogs entering US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is making it easier for dogs to enter the U.S. if they're coming from a rabies-free or low-risk country.

CDC scales back dog policy update at the border

The CDC says its "simplifying" new rules to bring dogs into the U.S. after receiving numerous complaints from concerned travelers.

CDC walks back some new dog rules at borders

Following feedback received from the public, industry partners, and various countries on a dog importation rule, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has clarified and simplified its new process for bringing dogs into the United States from rabies-free…

CDC Eases Rules for Bringing Dogs Into the US

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on July 22 moved to “clarify and simplify the process” on how people can bring a dog into the United States. New regulations are slated to go into effect on Aug. 1. The agency earlier this year said it would impose more stringent requirements for dogs entering the country in a bid to reduce the spread of the rabies virus. But last week, a group of bipartisan senators expressed alarm over the ru…

CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has proposed blocking the public health agency from enforcing the rules for at least one year.