Fort Bragg  Moving

All dogs and cats over 4 months of age residing on Fort Bragg must be registered with the VTF. Owners are required to register their animals within 10 days of arrival or acquisition. You must present military ID, proof of rabies vaccinations and pay a $10.00 DoD service fee and Office Visit $35.00. Micro chipping is mandatory IAW Ft. Bragg policy. Pit Bull, American Staffordshire terrier, English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiller, and Wolf and Wolf Hybrid breeds are not permitted on Fort Bragg. Registered/micro-chipped dogs of the breeds listed that reside on Fort Bragg prior to 4 March 2008 will be allowed to remain until the owner/sponsor moves or ownership of the animal ceases, which ever comes first. These breeds as well as wild animals such as ferrets, skunks, raccoons, monkeys, etc. are not authorized to be kept as pets on Fort Bragg and are therefore not treated at this facility.

Cumberland County

Dogs/Cats over four months old must be licensed annually and vaccinated against rabies. Dogs/Cats licenses will be sold only upon presentation of a certificate that the dogs/cats has been inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Dogs/Cats licenses cost $7.00 per animal per year for spayed/neutered animals and $25.00 for pets that are not spayed/neutered. To obtain a $7.00 license, certification must be provided that the animal has been spayed/neutered by a veterinarian or is infertile. All dogs/cats must have a license tag securely attached to a collar and worn whenever the dog is off the owner's property. There is no cost for certified service animals.

PET SHIPMENT GUIDELINES

1. BE PREPARED TO DEFRAY ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATED COSTS & FEES. Fees are charged on a per-kennel basis depending on the combined weight of your pet AND kennel and can vary from $125- $375.

PET/KENNEL FEES

1. A combined weight ≤ 70 lbs will be charged as one piece of excess baggage ($125).
2. A combined weight of 71-140 lbs will be charged as two pieces of excess baggage ($250).
3. A combined weight of 141-150 lbs will be charged as three pieces of excess baggage ($375).
4. *Prices may change, check with your TMO/ITO for current excess baggage fees.
5. **Pet(s) and kennel weighing > 150 lbs will not be accepted for shipment under any circumstances.

2. RULES FOR PROCESSING PETS AT THE AIRPORT:
3. Be at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure. Passengers on AMC flights my check-in up to 6 hours prior to departure, but retain custody of pet until 45 minutes prior to boarding.
4. Have a leash with you so that you may exercise your pet prior to check-in and after arrival.
5. All pets must remain in their container while in the terminal area.
6. For safety reasons keep your pet a safe distance from other passengers.
7. Mark your kennel with your pet’s name and include your name and local or unit address and phone number. Please purchase an I.D. tag for your pet.

3. SERVICE ANIMALS - Transportation of a Service Animal in the Cabin or Cargo Hold is authorized without Charge when accompanying a Passenger Who is disabled. DoD Personnel Will Make Every Effort to Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Are Not Separated From Their Service Animal. An Animal's Weight & Size, as Well as USDA and Foreign Country Restrictions, May Limit the Transportation of a Service Animal.

4. ALL PET EXPENSES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER. You are responsible for obtaining all require documentation, immunization, and border clearance requirements. Be prepared to defray any associated cost. You must have a DD Form 2208, veterinary Health Certificate. The Rabies certificate has to be 30 days old but less than 1 year. The health Certificate can be no more than 10 days old prior to the flight.

5. PET KENNELS FOR AIR MOVEMENT Pets must be shipped in the strongest and most secure kennel you can find. Two piece kennels will be bolted together with metal bolts and nuts (slides, clips or nylon screws/bolts are not recommended).

1. Soft sided collapsible kennels will not be accepted for transport in the cargo hold are of the aircraft. Kennels must provide adequate ventilation and be large enough for your pet to stand-up turn around and lie down with normal posture and body movement. Pets will not be accepted in kennels that are too small.
2. Soft-sided pet carriers may be accepted for in-cabin movement. Soft-sided pet carriers should be constructed of leak-proof/water repellent padded nylon with mesh ventilation on two (2) or more sides. Kennel size must not exceed 20” Lx16”Wx8 ½”H to ensure it will fit under the seat in front of you.
3. Note: The commercial airline industry currently imposes a 100 pound weight restriction per pet with kennel. They also impose a restriction on pet shipments during seasonal hot/cold conditions. These industry restrictions should be considered when making pet travel plans. AMC does not impose a seasonal hot/cold embargo on pet shipments. AMC’s weight limit is 150 pounds per pert with kennel.

6. Kennels are available at most Exchange/Retail stores and in limited quantities at commercial airports. Purchase the Kennel several days prior to flight to allow your pet time to become adjusted to it. Normally pets will be individually caged; however, two small animals older than 8 weeks and younger than 6 months old and comparable size up to 20 pounds each that are used to cohabitation may be shipped in the same container as long as they can also stand up turn around and lie down with normal posture. Dogs and cats may not be placed in the same container.

7. Pets should be fed very lightly and provided a drink of water before turn in for shipment. Some animals with snub noses my experience difficulty while flying. Please ensure you container has adequate ventilation and your pet is free of respiratory problems. If at all possible, do not ship female pets that are in heat (ESTRUSS). This condition cause great distress to other pets and my result in injury. Females with suckling young and unweaned animals cannot be accepted. Weaned puppies younger than 8 weeks old should not be shipped due to possible dehydration. A familiar article or toy in the cage my help placate the animal.

8. Sedation in not advised since the effects of tranquilizers on animals at high altitudes is unpredictable. If you plan to sedate your pet, you must have written consent from the pet’s veterinarian.

9. German law PROHIBITS shipment of the following 4 dog species as well as crossbreeds of these dogs. They are the Pit Bull, the American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and Bull Terrier Breeds.

10. NOTE: If you have a commercial airline flight prior to or following your AMC Patriot Express (PE) flight, contact that airline to determine if additional documentation or charges are required to transport your pet.

11. Pets, Service Animals, and ESA's. Contact your local transportation office for specific immigration requirements to include quarantine and detention for the country to which you are shipping your pet. Additional information can be found BY contacting AMC, CONUS Country Instructions under paragraph "6. Pets/Quarantine" for each country. The transportation of Service Animals and ESAs is subject to country quarantine procedures. When it is necessary to detain a service animal/ESA pending a determination of admissibility, the traveler will provide detention facilities that are satisfactory to the quarantine officer. The passenger will bear the expense of such detention, including necessary examinations, vaccinations, and other expenses incurred.

12. For more information: contact AMC.

It is a good idea to make advanced reservations for pet boarding as soon as you know your arrival date. This is an area where your sponsor can be of assistance. If you will be staying in temporary lodging, please remember that the Fort Bragg Lodging does accept pets. Also, many local hotels require an extra deposit if you are staying with a pet.

There are many pet kennels in this area, however. To obtain a more exhaustive list, please consult the Fayetteville (Cumberland County), North Carolina Yellow Pages. 

Cost

The cost to board a cat may range from up to $26/day. To board a dog, the cost can be $15-30/day. For pets other than cats and dogs, please contact the kennel to determine if they will accept your pet.

Ft. Bragg Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)

The VTF is located in Bldg. 2-7606 and can be reached by calling 910-396-6473/9120. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Medical Treatment

The VTF provides Laboratory Testing/Diagnostic Testing, Health Certificates, Spay and Neuter, Vaccinations, and Dental Procedures . Appointments may be scheduled one week in advance. Due to our limited manpower and resources, most veterinary emergency cases are best served through a full service civilian veterinary hospital.

Closed the last business day of every month

All animals are seen by appointment only. Clients may call for an appointment. Routine services include vaccinations of dogs and cats, heartworm testing, feline leukemia virus testing, and health certification. There is a small service charge added to the total cost of every cash transaction as required by the Treasury Department.

The Veterinary Clinic also runs a stray/homeless facility. Stop by and check the photo board located in the waiting area. Phone 910-396-6473/9120 or DSN 312-236-6473/9120.

Animal Bites

All persons bitten by animals should report to the Emergency Room, Womack Army Medical Center or off post hospital for treatment and completion of an Animal Bite Report. The offending animal is subject to a physical examination and 10-day quarantine by the attending veterinarian. There are some wild animals on post. Do not feed or handle these animals and this will greatly reduce your chance of exposure to the rabies virus.

Animal Control

Maximum of two pets, dogs or cats, in any combination are authorized per household. There are no grandfather clauses as per FB 40-5 September 2003 version. All pets on post must be kept under control at all times. Pets must be kept indoors or secured on the owner's premises. Pets may be secured with a tether or a chain no longer than 15 feet in length or may be kept in a fenced area with-in the owners' promises. If animals are tethered or chained they must be limited to a boundary not less than four feet from common user rights-of-way (e.g. sidewalks, streets). They must not be secured to trees, shrubbery, or any government property. If you secure your animal in a common area the chain or tether will be no longer than four feet.  Provide proper shelter from the weather when housing animals outdoors. The shelter shall be a moisture-proof and windproof structure. The size must accommodate the entire body of the pet to allow it to stand up, turn around, and allow retention of body heat. The shelter must be made of durable material with a solid floor raised at least two inches from the ground. The entrance shall be covered by a flexible windproof material, self-closing swinging door, or wind baffle. Animals kept outdoors must be provided shelter, fresh water, and food. Owners keeping animals under inhumane conditions may be refused the right to keep animals on post and may be subject to UCMJ action under article 134. It is the owner's responsibility to locate escaped animals. Animal control will not search for your animal for you. The Ft. Bragg Animal Control (Dog Catcher) telephone number is 910-396-0391.

The Department of Defense (DoD) Corps has set official policy on types of dogs allowed in installation housing and other rules surrounding pets on base. You must read the Army Veterinary Command (VETCOM) Pet Policy Memo, dated 17 Feb 2009, before you plan your move, if you plan to live in government housing.