Application for a Permit to Import a Dog Inadequately Immunized Against Rabies CDC Form OMB 0920-013

While disease control and rabies prevention are important to public health, with the proper protocol, these animals can be imported into the country. The Application for a Permit to Import a Dog Inadequately Immunized Against Rabies app walks the user through the application process of importing a dog without rabies vaccination while remaining in compliance with CDC regulations. Animals such as dogs are routinely vaccinated. However, some circumstances, such as research protocols, young age, vaccine expiration or insufficient time for a booster vaccination, may prohibit the dog from obtaining the vaccination certificate before the dog is imported into the country. This app requests specific information about the the dog including where it is coming from, means by which it will be traveling, owner information and micro-chipping details. The dog will need to remain with the application holder to limit exposure to other animals and to make sure it is not exposed to rabies. This form to import a dog without a rabies vaccination should be completed by the dog owner.