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Navy
Personal Property Office
5200 Second Street
NCBC Supply
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-365-4883
312-868-4741
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Policies and rules for shipping pets vary at each installation. It’s important to understand the regulations, prohibitions and laws at your new installation before moving with a pet. Below, you’ll find installation-specific details for registering, boarding and transporting your pet.
NCBC has a leash law, but no license is required. Owner must have a health certificate for their pets.
Keesler Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility is professionally staffed by Army Veterinary Corps personnel with the primary mission of providing complete veterinary care for all government-owned animals.
Appointments Available: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For an appointment call: 228 376-7495
Pet transportation can be arranged on an as need basis.
Pets traveling from one country to another usually must have a health certificate from a veterinarian. Keesler Air Force Base vet clinic can provide the information necessary to set up a transportation plan for your pets. Also, some countries ban certain types of pets, or require a quarantine period. Pets may also have to be inspected by the customs service in the country from which they are departing. Call 228-376-7495 Keesler AFB for current requirements.
Pet owners are responsible for all pet shipment requirements such as documentation, immunization and country pet entry requirements. Owners must provide a hard-shell U.S. approved International Air Transport Association (IATA) kennel. The cage must be large enough for the animal to be able to stand up, turn around, and lie down with normal movements. Rules governing pet travel are very specific, and travelers should pay close attention to them and plan accordingly.
When transporting pets, be sure to do the following:
All pets coming from and going overseas are required by federal law to under go quarantine. Please contact 228-376-7495 Keesler AFB veterinary services for the length of time required and what shots are required before being released to owner. You can also contact the Transportation Office at 228-871-2399.
NCBC does not have an on-base veterinary service. However, Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, is about 10 miles from Gulfport. They have veterinary services that include microchip identification, flea and tick control medications, vaccinations and treatment of minor sick call problems. Due to minimal facilities, the clinic is unable to treat emergencies, or spay or neuter animals. If you are taking a pet overseas, they issue certified health certificates, signed by a veterinarian certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will need to apply for the certificate at least 10 days prior to departure.
The clinic is open to active duty, retirees, reservists and National Guard on active duty for more than 72 hours with orders. They are located on Keesler Air Force Base, 3rd Street, Bldg. 408 Biloxi, MS 39530. Call 228-376-7495 for appointments.
Construction Battalion Center Gulfport does not have a kennel on board. Remember, it is a good idea to make advanced reservations for pet boarding as soon as you know your arrival date. This is an area where your sponsor can be of great assistance. If you and your pet plan to stay in a hotel, motel or inn, call in advance to check if pets are allowed prior to making reservations.
The following is a listing of kennels in the local area. The list is not all inclusive, and many kennels may have relocated or closed down since this listing was compiled. Please check in the Yellow Pages of our local phone directory or call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 228-871-3000 for a more current and more complete listing.
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Base Housing Policies
Only two pets are allowed in base housing: Two pets (dog/cat) or combination, two cats, two dogs or one cat and one dog. No exotic pets are allowed (snakes, farm animals, ferrets, etc.). Please call base housing for breed/animal restrictions or any updated information at 228-871-2586.
Registration must be within five days after initial occupancy and annually at the housing office. Resident must show proof of vaccination (rabies).
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