Shipping Pets

Licensing and Registration

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.

South Carolina law requires that all dogs and cats be licensed. They must be 4 months old and be vaccinated against rabies. Licenses can be obtained at veterinary offices and the county court house.

All pets must be registered within 30 days of coming aboard base property. Registration is accomplished by bringing a current rabies vaccination certificate to the Veterinary Clinic, building 517A Alaska St, Beaufort, SC 29902.

For additional information or specific questions, contact the Parris Island Veterinary Clinic at 843-228-3317.

There is no quarantine necessary for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Limited space is usually available at additional cost on AMC flights. Service members and families may submit associated expenses for reimbursement during their PCS voucher process. The entitlement is for only one pet (dog or cat) and is limited to $2,000 for an overseas move or $550 for movement within the United States. Travelers using AMC Patriot Express missions will receive a memo receipt for pet travel fees. To learn more about AMC and Pet Travel, visit Air Mobility Command or the MCRD Parris Island DMO office at 843-228-2627.

There are no pet boarding facilities at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Contact the Parris Island Veterinary Clinic at 843-228-3317 for information regarding pet boarding facilities in the Beaufort area.

The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located in Building 517A Alaska St, Beaufort, SC 29902, and can be reached at 843-228-3317 or DSN 312-335-3317. Services include routine checkups, microchipping, health certificates, medications and vaccinations.

The United States Marine Corps has set official policy on types of dogs allowed in installation housing and other rules surrounding pets on base. MCO 11000.22 provides guidance, requirements and restrictions regarding pets. For further information, contact the Military Housing Office at 843-228-2853 or DSN 312-335-2853.