Shipping Pets

You must register your pet within 10 days of moving on base at the Langley Air Force Base veterinary clinic and within 15 days of moving on base at the Fort Eustis veterinary clinic. Your pet will be required to have a current rabies vaccination.

Licensing of the family pet is required by all local counties and cities. Owners are requested to contact the county or city in which they will be living to obtain specific information on local requirements.

Langley Veterinary Clinic: 757-764-5678

Fort Eustis Veterinary Treatment Facility: 757-878-5824

**Effective 01 Jan 2024** A Service member may be authorized allowances associated with the costs of moving with one household pet. For moves within CONUS, the Servicemember may be reimbursed up to $550 and for OCONUS, up to $2,000. If you have received PCS orders and have incurred expenses related to those orders, then you may be eligible to receive reimbursement.

Virginia does not have a quarantine period.

Once you have decided that an animal is going to be your traveling companion, plan for your pet's trip in the same way you would plan your own — well in advance. Make sure your pet is in good health. A clean bill of health is an important first step in assuring your pet's ability to adjust safely to unfamiliar surroundings. You may want to discuss with your veterinarian the possibility of prescribing motion sickness medication or a sedative. Don't tranquilize your pet automatically, as this can be very dangerous. Try to avoid traveling with an animal during extreme weather. Schedule travel times for early morning or evening hours during the summer months.

Ensure that your pet wears an identification tag, which includes your pet's name and your phone number; microchipping is also a good idea. Ensure that the pet's carrier is properly labeled and that it's large enough for your pet to stand up, turn around and lie down.

Important: Most airlines will not accept pets during the summer months unless they are small enough to travel in the cabin with you. ***Contact your airline to verify availability and policy changes.***

If you and your pet plan to stay in a hotel, call in advance to check if pets are allowed and to make reservations. Langley and Fort Eustis lodging have pet friendly facilities. Be aware that on-base housing has certain pet restrictions. Be sure to contact the Housing Office for further details.

The following is a list of a few local Vet Clinics/kennels on the peninsula: 

Kiln Creek Animal Care - COMM: 757-886-1300 Address: 900 Brick Kiln Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602  

Magruder-Tabb Animal Clinic - COMM: 757-865-6510 Address: 3440 Hampton Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23693  

Mercury Animal Hospital Inc - COMM: 757-826-4951 Address: 2500 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23666  

Woodland Veterinary Hospital - COMM: 757-872-8737 Address: 13148 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608  

Colony Animal Hospital - COMM: 757-877-6464 Address: 13187 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602 

Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital - COMM: 757- 223-1900, Address: 329 Hampton Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693

***Please check with each location to find out if there are any restrictions. *** 

There is no endorsement or recommendation intended for the Vet Clinics listed. Other clinics may be found by conducting a web search of the Hampton Roads area. 

There is a veterinary office on both Langley and Fort Eustis. They provide vaccinations and routine animal care for dogs and cats of active-duty personnel. They are not full-service clinics and provide limited emergency and surgical care. They operate by appointment only. It is recommended that dogs are kept on heartworm and tick prevention medication year-round in this area.

Langley Veterinary Clinic (limited hours of operation): 757-764-5678

Fort Eustis Veterinary Treatment Facility: 757-878-5824

Address: 580 Jefferson Ave, Fort Eustis, VA 23604