Shipping Pets

Eglin Veterinary Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. To register pets at the Eglin Veterinary Clinic, contact them by phone at 850-882-2233. Privately owned animals and pets of service members are seen by appointment only.

For base housing, aggressive breeds such as Pit Bulls, Dobermans and Rottweilers, as well as large breeds (26+ lbs.), have been restricted. Valid proof of rabies shot is required. For more information, contact Mayroad Leasing & Community Office at Eglin at 850-613-5050.

The Pet Welfare is located at 683 Range Rd., Eglin Air Force Base, FL 32542. Please call them by phone at 850-678-5066 or email them at petwelfare@embarqmail.com if you have questions or want to volunteer (volunteers are needed outside of regular hours of operation). Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. Closed Sunday, Monday and all federal holidays.

Pet Transportation Allowance

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, a service member may be authorized allowances associated with the costs of moving with one household pet. For moves within CONUS, the service member may be reimbursed up to $550 and for OCONUS moves up to $2,000.

Effective Feb. 21, 2025, service members who are unable to take their pet to their next permanent duty station may be authorized reimbursement for the cost of pet transportation to an alternative location or designated place. Reimbursement is limited to $550 per CONUS PCS move or $2,000 per OCONUS PCS move and is limited to transporting one cat or dog. Additional information can be found at https://www.travel.dod.mil.

Pet Health

Nothing can waylay a trip with an animal faster than a health problem, and your pet's well-being should be of primary importance to you. A clean bill of health is an important first step in assuring your pet's ability to adjust safely to unfamiliar surroundings. In addition, most states and countries require recent health certificates and disease inoculation documentation before you will be allowed to cross borders, making a trip to the veterinarian mandatory.

Air Travel

According to federal regulations, an airline cannot accept an animal from its owner unless the following qualifications are met. The animal must be:

• At least eight weeks old
• Certified as healthy within ten days prior to departure
• Secured in a carrier that meets the required standards
• Vaccinations and microchips for identification are in place

Effective Aug. 1, 2024, all dogs arriving into the United States must:

1. Be healthy
2. Be at least 6 months old
3. Have a microchip that is detected with a universal scanner
4. Have a complete CDC Dog Import form
5. Arrive at an approved port of entry

Dogs will require additional documentation for proof of rabies vaccination if they are traveling from high-risk rabies countries. Additional information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/.

Because airlines can be fined for not adhering to these regulations, animals may be turned away at a ticket counter. It is to your advantage to be conscientious in preparing for your pet's journey.

Peculiar and Unique Regulations and Restrictions

• Dogs and cats three months of age or older that are kept on base must be registered and vaccinated annually for rabies.
• Dog owners are reminded that heartworm disease is very prevalent in the dog population and animals should be given preventive medication.
• Animal control is strictly enforced, and cats and dogs must be on a leash whenever they are outside.
• Animals maintained outside must be secured by fences and cages.
• Pets are not allowed in any temporary on-base accommodations.
• Banned dog breeds from base housing are the American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow, jackal, coyote, wolf, wolf hybrids and any dog breeds that demonstrate a propensity for aggressive behavior.
• No more than two pets per household are allowed in base housing.
• No exotic pets are allowed.

Contact the housing office if you have pet questions.

Sand & Spur Stables

Sand & Spur Stables is the private organization that has horse stables and other facilities on base. Horse lovers will enjoy the Sand & Spur Riding Club. Members may stable their horses on base and use the pastures and training facilities. For questions, call 850-240-1235 or email sandnspur.membership@gmail.com.