Importing a dog or cat into North Carolina from another state:

All dogs and cats entering the state must have a health certificate issued within 30 days and, for animals three months old and older, rabies vaccination within 12 months of entry.

§ 130A-193. Vaccination and confinement of dogs and cats brought into this State.

1. A dog or cat brought into this State shall immediately be securely confined and shall be vaccinated against rabies within one week after entry. The animal shall remain confined for two weeks after vaccination.
2. The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to:
1. A dog or cat brought into this State for exhibition purposes if the animal is confined and not permitted to run at large; or
2. A dog or cat brought into this State accompanied by a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian showing that the dog or cat is apparently free from and has not been exposed to rabies and that the dog or cat has received rabies vaccine within the past year. (1935, c. 122, s. 11; 1983, c. 891, s. 2.)

Exporting a Dog / Cat from N.C. to another state:

Please see import requirements for other states at: www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_states.shtml

Importing a Dog / Cat into the U.S. from a foreign country:

Please see CDC defined import requirements at: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal/index.htm

Exporting a Dog / Cat from the U.S. to a foreign country:

Please review requirements at: www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals/

Acclimation statements

Guidelines have been issued by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and can be accessed at the following website: http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/may06/060515d.asp

Companion Animal Certificate of Veterinary Examination (CVE) Order Form (for USDA accredited veterinarians only)

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