bringing puppy to st croix

make sure his shots are up to date and you have record of his shots. i am not sure if there is anything else you need to do?

You need a health certificate from a veterinarian which I believe must be dated no more than 10 days prior to the flight. The puppy will need to be up to date on all vaccinations, including rabies (we don't have rabies here and prefer to keep it that way!) The local vet in PR should be able to fill you in on all the details.

the puppy has to be at least 6 months old to get a rabies shot.

I don't believe a rabies shot is needed - we bought our puppies back at 8 weeks and no rabies shot was given

Pia

puppies need to be four months old for rabies.

From vifresh.com

" DOGS
All dogs upon entering the Virgin Islands shall be accompanied by an official health certificate stating that the animal did not originate from an area quarantined for rabies. All dogs must have been vaccinated for rabies within 6 months prior to the date of shipment except those dogs less than 8 weeks old. The certificate of vaccination for rabies must be attached to the official health certificate.

Good to know onthespot - thanks

Pia

I would make sure he has a health certificate for the most part. Whenever I visit the island with my toy poodle, the airlines don't even know I am traveling with her ( i put her in a bag and under the seat) so just in case you get busted then you will be prepared.

I would make sure he has a health certificate for the most part. Whenever I visit the island with my toy poodle, the airlines don't even know I am traveling with her ( i put her in a bag and under the seat) so just in case you get busted then you will be prepared.

There is no, "for the most part" about it. Having a health certificate for any animal coming into the VI is the LAW. The rules are for the benefit of YOUR animal too. We have a very high prevalence of heartworm, parvo, etc., not to mention feline leukemia, feline AIDS and feline HIV, etc. and animals coming into the territory without vaccine protection run a very high risk of contracting these and other diseases.

Not to mention cheating the airline out of animal shipping fees. I know of no airline that lets you bring dogs for free in checked baggage.