Shipping Pets

A maximum of TWO animals per household are allowed while residing on Edwards Air Force Base. All animals must be registered within 10 working days of arrival by presenting a current rabies certification or scheduling vaccinations at the vet clinic. An Edwards’ rabies and identification tag will be issued upon proper proof of immunization. Owners will confine pets at their residence or exercise them under the owner's immediate control on a leash at all times. No pets will be left unattended in motor vehicles. There are limited pet-friendly rooms available at the High Desert Inn. Dogs and cats are not allowed in the dormitories. Breeding or abandoning animals on Edwards is prohibited.

The Transportation Management Office does not authorize service members’ pet(s) to be shipped. Costs of transporting pets are at owner's expense. Please check with your TMO and/or local veterinary clinic for transporting pets.

Inbound personnel to Edwards traveling with pets must ensure that their pet’s immunization records are current. Pet owners should check with the veterinary clinic and the Transportation Management Office at their current base, as well as with the airport that they are using for other pertinent pet travel requirements.

Reimbursement for Pet Relocation Expenses: Service members are authorized up to $550 for CONUS and up to $2,000 for OCONUS for pet relocation expenses. Families relocating from certain high-risk countries are eligible for up to $4,000 reimbursement.

Currently, Edwards Air Force Base Lodging has 16 temporary lodging facility rooms that allow pets. They also have kennel listings available for pet owners. Since the rooms fill up fast, inbound personnel must immediately call the Lodging Office at 661-275-7666 or DSN 312-525-7666 for billeting reservations.

Pet Policy:

• Maximum of two pets in designated Pet TLFs.
• Advance approval required for a third pet.
• $10 nightly pet fee.
• Current pet shot records required at check-in.
• Pets are only allowed in Pet TLFs. Violators will be moved.

Contact the Edwards AFB Veterinary Clinic at 661-275-3763 for more information.