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Air Force
Traffic Management Office
220 W Bong St.
Bldg. 2245 Room 127
Fairchild AFB, WA 99011
509-247-5815
509-247-5626
509-247-2312
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Policies and rules for shipping pets vary at each installation. It’s important to understand the regulations, prohibitions and laws at your new installation before moving with a pet. Below, you’ll find installation-specific details for registering, boarding and transporting your pet.
Pet Restrictions
** Regardless of the breed of your dog, the state of Washington imposes strict liability laws (RCW 16.08. 010 and 16.08. 040) for dog bites to both humans and other animals. This means that a dog owner and/or keeper may be liable the first time a dog bites, regardless of the owner's negligence.**
Licensing
All licensing and registration requirements apply on base, in the City of Spokane, and in the rest of Spokane County:
On base: Pets kept on base are required to be registered with the Fairchild Veterinary Treatment Facility within 3 days of moving into housing. There is no charge for this service.
* Per the base commander, all pets living on base must have a microchip and a current Rabies vaccination.
Pet licensing for cats and dogs is mandatory in all areas of Spokane County within 30 days of acquisition of a pet or when the pet reaches 6 months of age. It is recommended that the license be attached to a substantial collar and worn at all times.
In the city of Spokane and in Airway Heights, the cost of licensing is:
For a registration form and or additional information, visit https://www.spokanecounty.org/617/Purchase-Renew-a-License or call 509-477-2532
Leash Laws, per Base Regulations and Spokane County Laws:
On base: Pets must be secured with leashes or be under control while outdoors, except in areas with fenced patios and yards. Pets must not be left tied up or unattended in exterior appurtenances or unfenced yards, or allowed to run loose outside fenced yards.
Off base: Dogs must be kept confined to your property or on a leash no longer than eight feet. Cats may not run at large without having been spayed or neutered or be on private property without the permission of the property owner.
Please refer to Balfour Beatty Housing regulations regarding pets living on base.
Pet Travel & Quarantine
Quarantine
There is no quarantine required for Washington State, unless you are coming from overseas into the United States.
Pet Travel
Travel is always hard on a pet whether it is accustomed to the road or not. Remember animals experience the same excitement and anxiety in a new environment as you. Consider bringing along a few of their favorite items for the trip.
If your pet gets sick while traveling, the American Animal Hospital Association provides a toll-free number (800-252-2242) to help provide recommendations while traveling and information on veterinarians in the local area.
Health Certificates:
Health certificates are legal documents generated by a veterinary clinic attesting to the general health of the pet prior to travel. Health certificates may be obtained at the Fairchild AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility for travel within and outside of the United States.
Please contact the Fairchild AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility for additional information on health certificates as soon as you are notified of expected travel to help smartly plan your move. Please also consult https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel for additional pet travel information.
Air Travel
You may schedule your pet's flight yourself, whether it's on the same flight you will be on or the pet will be on a cargo flight. Many air carriers have Reserved Air Freight shipments, so you can call ahead. RAF arrangements should be made in advance. We recommend you avoid initiating shipment over weekends or holidays when freight offices are likely closed. For all air travel, a health certificate is required and is generally good for 10 days from the date of issuance. We recommend obtaining the certificate as close to departure as possible.
Car Travel
For your convenience, we recommend you pack a travel kit for your pet. Consider including the following items:
Please visit the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel for requirements regarding pet travel to different countries. Please also visit the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)’s website for additional travel tips. Costs for pet travel are not reimbursed by the government but may be authorized as a tax deduction. Keep your receipts and consult your on- or off-base tax preparer, or the IRS.
Veterinary Services:
Clinic Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m.; Closed Saturdays & Sundays; Closed for Federal Holidays & Family Days
https://www.facebook.com/FAFBVeterinaryClinic
You must be a Military ID cardholder to be eligible to use Fairchild AFB VTF. The Fairchild AFB VTF does not provide emergency pet services.
In the event of an emergency, we recommend taking your pet to:
Services Offered at Fairchild AFB VTF:
** At this time, the clinic does not treat exotic animals.
Health Concerns for Fairchild AFB & the surrounding area:
Please contact the Fairchild AFB VTF to learn more about how you can help protect your pet and your family today!