Shipping Pets

Pet PCS Information

You may be entitled to reimbursement up to $550 for CONUS moves and up to $2,000 for OCONUS moves for one pet's costs related to vaccinations, boarding, shipping, etc. Please visit Military OneSource to learn more about this entitlement as well as information about shipping your pets.

Grand Forks Air Force Base Homes (https://www.grandforksafbhomes.com) welcomes pets, including large dogs. A maximum of two pets are allowed per home and our policies include certain breed restrictions. The following dog breeds are considered aggressive and are not permitted on the Grand Forks installation, contact Grand Forks AFB Homes at 701-594-8000 for the following and other breed or animal restrictions:

• Akita
• Pit bull (American, American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
• Chow Chow
• Mastiff
• Alaskan Malamute
• Doberman Pinscher
• Presa Canario (Canary Mastiff)
• Rottweiler
• Wolf-Hybrids

All pets must be on a leash if they are not within a fenced area. All pets must have adequate shelter, water and food if they are outside and owners must make changes based on the climate in this area. For more information on the specific rules on pets residing in base housing, contact the Balfour Beatty Communities Housing Office at 701-594-8000. Please remember to ask which vaccines and paperwork are required for your pet to live on base.

Information on the Grand Forks AFB Horse stables can be obtained by calling the Grand Forks AFB Outdoor Recreation Center at 701-747-3688.

Winter Pet Care

Many pet owners live with the misconception that because their pets have a coat of fur, they can tolerate the cold better than we can. This isn’t necessarily the case. Like us, these fur-coated creatures are used to the warmth of indoor shelter and cold weather can be hard on them as well. Be careful when laying salt, as some mixtures can be abrasive or harmful to pets if they come in contact with it. For additional information on cold weather pet safety, visit the American Veterinary Medical Association website.

Beginning 1 August 2024, dogs younger than six months old will not be permitted to enter the United States from any country, including rabies-free countries. Dogs who are being imported from rabies-free, or low-risk countries need only fill out the CDC Dog Import Form. Please visit the following website for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html.

For the most up-to-date information regarding exporting and importing your pets, required vaccinations, and quarantine requirements visit the following websites as these rules are often subject to change: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/index.html and https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel.

There are no quarantine requirements for privately owned pets of the Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. However, if you are bringing a horse to the base, there is a quarantine period. Prior arrangements, vaccination, health certificate and Coggins testing are required. Contact the Grand Forks Air Force Base Outdoor Rec at 701-747-3688.

Your pet may need additional vaccinations, medications or certain certificates depending on where you decide to board or kennel them.

Some tips for deciding on the best boarding kennel for your pet:

• Check with the city and state Better Business Bureau.
• If you're considering a kennel that doesn't require proof of vaccination paperwork, view that as a red flag and walk away. Don’t risk the possibility of your pet picking up an illness.
• Many boarding kennels have “live links” where you can take a virtual tour and see the facility in real time. Either in person or via virtual, evaluate and pay attention to the facility's cleanliness.
• Talk to the employees to see if they will interact with your pet and treat them with love and affection.
• Check on the facility's policy for bringing personal items such as a blanket or favorite toy to make your pet feel a little more at ease.
• Ask the facility if they have an accessible play area for socialization and play time.

The Better Business Bureau has accreditations and ratings for some of the following Pet Boarding and Kenneling facilities within 85 miles of Grand Forks AFB. Check the site for most recent accreditation and rating status: 

• Dakota Hunting Club & Kennel, 1389 18th St NE Grand  Forks, ND, phone 701-775-2074
• Petopia, 920 N 3rd St Suite C, Grand Forks, ND 58203, phone 701-757-5718
• Red Hydrant Lounge & Suites, 3180 Gateway Dr.  Grand Forks, ND, phone 701-757-0101
• Wag-n-Train, 1662 15th Ave NE, Grand Forks, ND 58201-9616, phone 701-746-9331
• Ruffing It Doggy Day Care & Overnight Center, 1521 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4217, phone 701-780-0700
• Stay & Play Pet Resort, 7254 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-9200, phone 701-775-7020
• CJ's Tender Care Kennel, 11710 470th Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, phone 218-773-9301
• Daria's Place, 621 16th St NE, Thompson, ND 58278-9375, phone 701-599-2307
• Fargo Boarding & Grooming Service, 4108 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-3909, phone 701-282-0197
• Eddie and Barkus, 3060 Thunder Rd S, Fargo, ND 58104-8616, phone 701-492-9364
• Doggy Depot, Inc, 3224 8th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560-5003, phone 218- 236-3647
• Lucky Dog Boarding and Training Center  1478 Mallard St. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-6962, phone  218-847-4100
• South Bark Dog Daycare, Grooming & Boarding  4035 40th Ave S Ste C  Fargo, ND 58104-4318, phone 701-281-3895 
• 4 Paws Lodge, LLC  12799 County Hwy 10  Fergus Falls, MN 56537-7127, phone 218-770-1857
• Wiggles and Wags 1520 Pebble Lake Rd, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, phone 218-251-3654