Shipping Pets

All cats and dogs must also have subcutaneous microchip identification, and a current rabies vaccination is required in Pennsylvania. There is no quarantine unless a pet bites a human, in which case a 10-day, in-home quarantine is imposed. Pet transportation is the responsibility of the owner. Please contact your unit S-1 to inquire about reimbursement.

There is currently no Veterinary Treatment Facility on the Carlisle Barracks installation. The closest military Veterinary Office is at Fort Meade, 116 miles at 301-677-1300. They recommend that Service Members contact them when they become aware that they are moving overseas with pets. They can provide guidance and assist with certain testing that may cost much less through a military veterinary office, then through a private provider. Additional testing can be completed locally and sent to them. They can assist with health certificates. It is also important to contact the airline for reservations for your pets and be aware of any travel restrictions during the hot summer months or cold winter months.

If moving abroad from Carlisle Barracks, please contact your new duty station for information and requirements to travel with your pet. Your new location will have specifics for the country you are traveling to and each country may be different. You must find a veterinarian that is certified to process a health certificate with a USDA certification and stamp. The US Army now assists with pet shipping (contact Finance) and Army Emergency Relief can assist with no interest loans. Contact AER at 571-821-7509, located at Army Community Service, 46 Ashburn Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013, during duty hours. 

All cats and dogs must also have subcutaneous microchip identification, and a current rabies vaccination is required in Pennsylvania. There is no quarantine unless a pet bites a human, in which case a 10-day, in-home quarantine is imposed. Pet transportation is the responsibility of the owner. Please contact your unit S-1 to inquire about reimbursement.

PCSing Oversees

Some countries have strict regulations and may require more than six months preparation to ensure that all requirements can be met and health certificates issued on time. You will need an international health certificate from a USDA certified vet. Please contact your gaining installation for details on moving with pets. Call well in advance to schedule appointments for required testing, vaccinations, microchipping and health certificates. Remember to pick up your pet’s records when PCSing to your next duty station.

There is currently no Veterinary Treatment Facility on the Carlisle Barracks installation. The closest military Veterinary Office is at Fort Meade, 116 miles at 301-677-1300. They recommend that Service Members contact them when they become aware that they are moving overseas with pets. They can provide guidance and assist with certain testing that may cost much less through a military veterinary office, then through a private provider. Additional testing can be completed locally and sent to them. They can assist with health certificates. It is also important to contact the airline for reservations for your pets and be aware of any travel restrictions during the hot summer months or cold winter months.

If moving abroad from Carlisle Barracks, please contact your new duty station for information and requirements to travel with your pet. Your new location will have specifics for the country you are traveling to and each country may be different. You must find a veterinarian that is certified to process a health certificate with a USDA certification and stamp. The US Army now assists with pet shipping (contact Finance) and Army Emergency Relief can assist with no interest loans. Contact AER at 571-821-7509, located at Army Community Service, 46 Ashburn Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013, during duty hours.