Shipping Pets

On the Air Mobility Command Rotator (AMC) there are limited pet services available.

Pet spaces can be booked 90-120 days before the member is scheduled to depart. Official orders are not required to book space on an AMC flight. Only the Passenger Transportation Request (Password is GONAVY) and a Pet Reservation Request are required to make the reservation.

Submit your request in advance to ensure space is reserved. Pets weighing in excess of 150 lbs. cannot be booked and cannot be weaved.  Member must arrange shipment through a private pet shipping company.  Pet transportation costs are at the member's expense. Costs, availability, and travel restrictions can vary by animal weight, breed, and heat advisory conditions.

• 2 pets per family on AMC
• ONLY cats and/or dogs
• 150 lbs. weight limit per animal (pet and cage)
• Request in cabin pets on Pet Reservation Request (PRR)

Members must make individual arrangements with commercial airlines or pet transportation companies, (when unable to get on AMC.  The on base veterinanian does not schedule transportation). 

 A new policy has been established, that have gone in effect starting January 1, 2024.  Under this new policy, a Uniformed Service member may be authorized reimbursement of up to $550 for a PCS within the continental United States and up to $2,000 for a PCS to or from a location outside the continental United States to cover expenses directly related to pet transportation, such as pet shipping and quarantine fees. This policy is effective since January 1, 2024 and published in the Joint Travel Regulations on that date.

All pets must be registered at the Veterinary clinic on NSA Naples within 30 days of arrival, along with registering off base with the Italian government within 90 days of arrival.

All pets must have a microchip traveling to Italy.

Please contact the Veterinary Clinic at Support Site with specific questions at +39-081-811-7913 or usn.naples.navhospnaplesit.mbx.vet-clinic@health.mil 

Below are a few websites for general information on shipping pets into Italy:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/eu/pettravel-italy

https://cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NSA-Naples/About/Installation-Guide/Department-Directory/N1-Administration-Department/Instructions/

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/NaplesHousing

Pets

The Navy Lodge facility at the Support Site in Gricignano does not have a kennel. There is a small amount of pet-friendly lodging available at the Navy Lodge, but it is in limited supply, so be sure you or your sponsor call to reserve well in advance.

Pets may be housed in local (off-base) animal boarding facilities, or you may also consider leaving your pet with your sponsor or a friend. Per night kennel rates average about 10 to 15 euro per pet and cannot be filed with your travel claim. Kennel fees are non-refundable. Coordinate arrangements with your sponsor prior to arriving to minimize the stress on you and your pets.

If you rent an apartment on the local economy, most landlords allow pets. Residents who live in government quarters are allowed to have two indoor microchipped pets (cats or dogs) that are spayed or neutered. It is important that you notify the housing office and your sponsor about what kind of pets you plan to bring with you to Italy. The base instruction prohibits the boarding of any pets weighing over 70 pounds and there are some breed restrictions.

You cannot bring your pet to Italy with you on Air Mobility Command (AMC) flights on a space-available basis, you must be in PCS status to ship your pet on AMC to Italy.

There is no quarantine period in Italy, but you will be required to have a current rabies immunization record on your animals. The pet must have had the rabies shot not more than 12 months and not less than 30 days prior to arrival in Italy. In addition, a veterinary health certificate with the following data is required:  personal identification of the owner and detailed description of the animal attesting to its good health. This certification is good for only 10 days from the date of examination and must be certified by an official veterinary service.

If your pet is old, requires special treatment or long-term medication, it is recommended that you not bring your cat or dog to Naples. No special diagnostic facilities are available. If your pet has a special health problem, have your sponsor contact veterinary services to determine whether or not adequate care is available.

Quarantines

There are no quarantine requirements for dogs and cats incoming to Italy.  Animals will receive a medical examination at the point of entry.

Boarding

Please discuss kennel requirements with your sponsor. Your sponsor must know in advance that you are bringing a pet and the sponsor should make reservations for you and your pet prior to arrival. The Navy Lodge facility at the Support Site in Gricignano DOES NOT have a kennel. Pets may be housed in local animal boarding facilities. You may also consider leaving your pet with your sponsor or a friend. The Support Site clinic does not offer recommendations for boarding facilities.

The Navy Lodge facility at the Support Site in Gricignano does not have a kennel. There is a small amount of pet-friendly lodging available at the Navy Lodge, but it is in limited supply, so be sure you or your sponsor call to reserve well in advance.

Pets may be housed in local (off-base) animal boarding facilities, or you may also consider leaving your pet with your sponsor or a friend. Per night kennel rates average about 10 to 15 euro per pet and cannot be filed with your travel claim. Kennel fees are non-refundable. Coordinate arrangements with your sponsor prior to arriving to minimize the stress on you and your pets.

If you rent an apartment on the local economy, most landlords allow pets. Residents who live in government quarters are allowed to have two indoor microchipped pets (cats or dogs) that are spayed or neutered. It is important that you notify the housing office and your sponsor about what kind of pets you plan to bring with you to Italy. The base instruction prohibits the boarding of any pets weighing over 70 pounds and there are some breed restrictions.

Import Requirements and Arrival - Italian Requirements

All pets entering Italy must have the following:

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compatible microchip
• Rabies Vaccination - must be administered more than 30 days but less than 12 months prior to entry.
• A bilingual European Union Health Certificate (Form 998), in the language of the country being exported to, and will need to be endorsed by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veterinarian or a military veterinarian.
• Register Pets on base within 30 days of arrival to receive Italian Azienda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) registration packet.
• Register Pet with ASL within 90 days of arrival (€300 fine for failure to register)
• There are no weight restrictions to register pets. Check local and base policy for breed restrictions.  
•  https://cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NSA-Naples/About/Installation-Guide/Department-Directory/N1-Administration-Department/Instructions/

You can bring your pet to Italy with you on Air Mobility Command (AMC) flights on a space-available basis. There is an excess baggage fee and only a limited number of pets may be shipped on each flight. AMC will not ship any pets weighing more than 150 pounds. Be sure to inform the personnel department that schedules your flight to Italy that you will be traveling with a pet. There is a limit of two pets for each family, dogs and cats only, and you must provide the proper travel containers.

There is no quarantine period in Italy, but you will be required to have a current rabies immunization record on your animals. The pet must have had the rabies shot not more than 12 months and not less than 30 days prior to arrival in Italy. In addition, a veterinary health certificate with the following data is required:  personal identification of the owner and detailed description of the animal attesting to its good health. This certification is good for only 10 days from the date of examination and must be certified by an official veterinary service.

If your pet is old, requires special treatment or long-term medication, it is recommended that you not bring your cat or dog to Naples. No special diagnostic facilities are available. If your pet has a special health problem, have your sponsor contact veterinary services to determine whether or not adequate care is available.