Shipping Pets

Animals entering the United States from a foreign country may be subject to regulation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as all well as other federal agencies. Visit the USDA website to determine current criteria for moving your pet.  

All pets residing on post must be registered with the Veterinarian Treatment Facility (VTF), be current on vaccinations and be microchipped. Failure to comply will result in the loss of VTF privileges until proper documentation is provided.

For those residing off post, rabies vaccination must be given to all animals at 3 months of age. This must be done by a licensed veterinarian. Registration is mandatory for all animals residing in Liberty County. You can register your animals at any local vet clinic or the Liberty County Environmental Health Department. If you have any questions, call 912-876-9191 or 912-368-5520.

Make sure your pet is in overall good health before traveling and that shots and vaccinations are current. If transporting your animal by air, check with the airline to get specific information on travel requirements and restrictions. Common restrictions include high temperatures and inclement weather. Occasionally, small pets can be shipped on military flights, but availability, regulations and fees are always changing.

Stewart's Pet Boarding facility is available on the Fort Stewart installation to board dogs and cats of active duty, retirees, Army civilians and contractors. Long-term boarding is available up to 90 days. 

Cost for boarding is $18/night for dogs and $15/night for cats. Cost variation depends on animal's size, species and if the animal is neutered or spayed.

Hours of Operation:

• Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m.
• Sunday – Closed 
• Holidays – Closed

Stewart's Pet Boarding is located in Bldg. 8324, Fort Stewart Road 48 South (off GA Highway 144 East), Holbrook Pond Recreation Area, Fort Stewart, GA 31413

Call 912-435-8052 for reservations. It is important to make boarding arrangements well in advance of arrival to make sure space is available.

Veterinary care is provided for privately owned pets at the Veterinary Treatment Facility by appointment only. Emergency services are not provided for privately owned pets.  In case of emergency, a civilian veterinarian should be consulted. Payment is due upon completion of services. All domestic pets housed on Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield must be registered. There is no charge to register your pet.