Shipping Pets

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Sailors on PCS orders may be authorized reimbursement for costs related to one household pet during a PCS. Members can claim expenses during travel settlement after PCS.

Who needs to know?

• Sailors who own or desire to own pets
• Command triads
• CPPAs

Sample POD/POW Note

PCS Pet Reimbursement: You can claim pet-related PCS expenses for one cat or dog per household on your travel claim. You can get up to $550 for moves INCONUS or up to $2,000 for moves to or from OCONUS. Are you eligible? Talk to your CPPA today, or contact MNCC at 833-330-6622 or askmncc@navy.mil. Remember to keep all receipts during your PCS!!!

Questions and Answers

Q: What happened? A: The DOD authorized pet reimbursement in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) (para. 050107), allowing military members to claim pet-related expenses on their PCS travel claims effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Q: What pets are eligible? A: Sailors can claim one household pet. JTR defines a household pet as “a cat or dog, owned for personal companionship.”
Q: How much reimbursement can members receive? A: Sailors can receive up to $550 for moves within the continental U.S., or up to $2,000 for moves to or from locations outside the U.S.1
Q: What are considered pet-related expenses? A: Per JTR, reimbursable expenses may include:

• Mandatory microchipping
• Boarding fees
• Hotel service charges
• Licensing fees at the new permanent duty station
• Pet shipping fees2 if the member flies, or the pet is shipped separate from the member
• (OCONUS only) Testing titer3 for entry.

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

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.

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/

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.