Shipping Pets

All pets must be registered with the Pet Registration Section within 10 days of their arrival on base, or after reaching the age of four months. Wild animals or exotic pets are prohibited. Certification of rabies vaccination is required. The registration tag issued must be worn on the animal's collar or affixed to its cage. Call 703-432-7375.

The pet must be unregistered from the previous household with the Provost Marshal's Office: 703-784-2251

Proof of registration and certification documents must be provided to the Family Housing Branch prior to accessing housing. To register your pet(s) you must have proof of up to date vaccinations and an implanted microchip. For further information call 703-784-2711.

Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats age 4 months and older be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Licenses can be obtained at veterinary offices and the County Court House.

Pets in this area need vaccinations yearly. Dogs should be tested for heartworms and placed on preventative medication year round. Rabies vaccinations (usually good for one to three years depending on the age of the animal) are required to be kept up to date.

There is no quarantine necessary for Quantico.

There is no entitlement for the transportation of pets at the government's expense. Some spaces are usually available at an additional cost on AMC flights from overseas locations to CONUS.

Pets:
All pets must be registered with the Vehicle Registration Section within 10 days of their arrival on base, or after reaching the age of four months. Wild animals or exotic pets are prohibited. Registration will include a current civilian or military veterinarian certification of required vaccinations and a functioning microchip identification device that complies with the International Standards Organization (ISO)  Certification of rabies vaccination is required. The registration tag issued must be worn on the animal's collar or affixed to its cage. Call (703) 784-3024.

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There are no pet boarding facilities at Quantico. Some local kennels are listed below. It is highly recommended you contact the kennel for up-to-date information about boarding your pets.

• Dumfries Animal Hospital and Pet Care Center: 17552 Main Street, Dumfries, VA, 703-221-1880
• Silverbrook Kennels: 50 Redfox Lane, Fredericksburg, VA, 540-720-3661
• Dog Eaze Inn: 13907 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, VA, 703-491-1564

The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located in Building 3310 on Purvis Road and holds clinics by appointment only. Over-the-counter sales and scheduling an appointment can be made by calling 703-784-2770.

Hours of Operation:

• Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays.
• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Closed: Thursday and Friday.
• Closed the last working day of the month for inventory.

The Quantico Marine Corps Base Veterinary Treatment Facility offers vaccinations, heartworm and feline leukemia vaccine, lab work and limited sick call for the privately owned pets of active-duty service members, reservists on active duty with orders, and retirees.

The United States Marine Corps has set official policy on types of dogs allowed in installation housing and other rules surrounding pets on base. You are encouraged to contact the Family Housing Branch prior to your move regarding pets. For further information call 703-784-2711.

Pets:
All pets must be registered with the Vehicle Registration Section within 10 days of their arrival on base, or after reaching the age of four months. Wild animals or exotic pets are prohibited. Registration will include a current civilian or military veterinarian certification of required vaccinations and a functioning microchip identification device that complies with the International Standards Organization (ISO)  Certification of rabies vaccination is required. The registration tag issued must be worn on the animal's collar or affixed to its cage. Call 703-784-3024.