Shipping Pets

All cats and dogs must also have subcutaneous microchip identification and a current rabies vaccinations is required for all pets, as it is a Pennsylvania state law.

There is currently no Veterinary Treatment Facility on the Carlisle Barracks installation. The closest military Veterinary Office is at Fort Meade, 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.

If moving abroad from Carlisle Barracks, please contact your new duty station for information and requirements to travel with your pet. Health Certificates must be issued within 10 days of travel, rabies must be at least 30 days old, FAVN tests may be required and can take months. Your new location will have specifics for the country you are traveling to. You must find a VET 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 (AER) can assist with no interest loans to assist. Contact AER at 571-821-7509, located at Army Community Service, 46 Ashburn Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013, during duty hours.

AER is now being processed through an online portal. Visit: www.armyemergencyrelief.org, click on “Apply for Assistance” in the upper righthand corner to begin your application. The system will walk you through the process, determine your eligibility, set up your account and submit your request. Your supporting documents, ID Card, LES, budget, orders, estimates/receipts will need to be uploaded into the system. Your request will be sent to the closest AER Office to process. Please contact AER before your travel. Pet expenses may also be reimbursed partially by the Military Finance Office through the submission of your Travel Voucher, it is essential to have your pets listed on your travel orders for this reimbursement.

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 from the Army and Army Emergency Relief for information.

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. Cats may need a FAVN test, which can take months. Please contact your new installation overseas 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.

All cats and dogs must also have subcutaneous microchip identification and a current rabies vaccinations is required for all pets, as it is a Pennsylvania state law.

There is currently no Veterinary Treatment Facility on the Carlisle Barracks installation. The closest military Veterinary Office is at Fort Meade, 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.

If moving abroad from Carlisle Barracks, please contact your new duty station for information and requirements to travel with your pet. Health Certificates must be issued within 10 days of travel, rabies must be at least 30 days old, FAVN tests may be required and can take months. Your new location will have specifics for the country you are traveling to and each country may be different. You must find a VET 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 (AER) can assist with no interest loans to assist. Contact AER at 571-821-7509, located at Army Community Service, 46 Ashburn Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013, during duty hours.

Army Emergency Relief assistance is now being processed through an online portal. Visit: www.armyemergencyrelief.org, click on “Apply for Assistance” in the upper righthand corner to begin your application. The system will walk you through the process, determine your eligibility, set up your account and submit your request. Your supporting documents, ID Card, LES, budget, orders, estimates/receipts will need to be uploaded into the system. Your request will be sent to the closest AER Office to process. Please contact AER before your travel. Pet expenses may also be reimbursed partially by the Military Finance Office through the submission of your Travel Voucher, it is essential to have your pets listed on your travel orders for this reimbursement. It is also important to contact your Airline Carrier for reservations for your pets and be aware of any travel restrictions during the hot summer months or cold winter months.