Agency: Bureau of Animal Health
CVI Required: Yes
Rabies Required: Yes - for 6 months or older
Doobert.com has been obtaining permission to use photo images of CVIs and health certificates as proof that the paper certificates were completed within 30 days. This way, the paper certificates do not need to be transported with the animals reducing the opportunity for them to be lost in the handover from one transporter to the next.
Dog & Cat Requirements
Shelter/importer must be registered with state of MA prior to importation and keep detailed records of animal's origin, health, and final adoption. Dog must be isolated for 48 hours after importation and have an exam by MA vet at the end of that isolation period. Dog shall be accompanied by an official health certificate stating that the animals are healthy, free of symptoms of infectious or transmissible disease and internal and/or external parasites and exposure to any infectious, contagious disease, internal or external parasites and non-exposure to rabies. Dogs > 6 months must be vaccinated against rabies within 12 months of importation. Dogs imported not currently vaccinated for rabies must be vaccinated within 90 days of entry upon reaching the age of 6 months.
Informative Links
Massachusetts Import Infographic
Provided courtesy of the Animal Rescue Professionals Association
https://www.animalrescueprofessionals.org
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This infographic shows you the requirements for this state as of November 2016 based upon a review of the state's requirements on their internet web pages and as interpreted by the Animal Rescue Professionals, LLC personnel. Please make sure to check with the state page directly to ensure you are utilizing the latest information and requirements for importing an animal into the respective state. ANIMAL RESCUE PROFESSIONALS, LLC AND DOOBERT.COM, LLC ARE PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION AS IS WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
