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Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSF Indian Head)

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Shipping Pets

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    Distribution Management Office (DMO) - Head Quarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall

    1555 Southgate Road

    Bldg 29, Room 302

    Arlington, VA 22214-5001

    COMM phone number for Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSF Indian Head) Distribution Management Office (DMO) - Head Quarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall

    703-614-7190

    COMM phone number for Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSF Indian Head) Distribution Management Office (DMO) - Head Quarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall

    703-614-7191

    FAX phone number for Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSF Indian Head) Distribution Management Office (DMO) - Head Quarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall

    703-614-7192

    DSN phone number for Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSF Indian Head) Distribution Management Office (DMO) - Head Quarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall

    312-224-7190

    DSNFAX phone number for Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSF Indian Head) Distribution Management Office (DMO) - Head Quarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall

    312-224-7192

    WEBSITEWebsite: www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Household-Goods/Home/
    NSF Indian Head does not have a Household Goods/Transportation Office (outbound). All personal property/household goods are handled through the Henderson Hall, Distribution Management Office. If you require assistance planning your move, FFSC Dahlgren staff can assist with providing resources and submitting your Defense Personal Property System (DPS) application. Hours of Operation for Henderson Hall Distribution Management Office: Monday - Friday: 0730-1600 Closed all federal holidays
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+1555+Southgate+Road,+Bldg+29,+Room+302,+Arlington+VA+22214-5001

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Shipping Pets Overview

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.

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The Charles County Government Office is responsible for licensing pets in the local community.

The following information must be provided with a license application:

  • Copy of current rabies vaccination certificate
  • Copy of spay/neuter certificate (if applicable)
  • Check or money order made payable to "Charles County Animal Control" in the appropriate amount
  • Fees for dog/cat/ferret licenses: $5 for spayed or neutered (altered) pet; $25 for unaltered pet

Pets residing on base must be registered with Liberty Military Housing. Call (301) 743-6920 for more information.

There is no quarantine for pets arriving from overseas locations as long as the pet owner provides the following:

  • the pet has no diseases
  • the pet owner is in possession of a valid veterinarian's certificate that states the pet has no diseases
  • the pet has current rabies shots

Pet Identification

Change your pet ID tags on the day of the move, to show your new address and phone number. If your pet is flying, mark the pet kennel/crate with the pet's name, your address and phone number so if the pet escapes from the crate it can be identified.

Pet Health

A health certificate and rabies, distemper, and hepatitis inoculations are recommended. If your pet suffers from motion sickness, ask your vet to prescribe a motion sickness pill. Don't give your pet medication without your vet's advice.

Transportation

For tips and information on how to best travel with your pets visit Military OneSource.

Shipping Pets Associated Links

Hawaii Quarantine Procedures
Information on pet quarantines for Hawaii.
Navy Household Goods Channel
Subscribe to the Navy HHG’s YouTube channel for informational videos on DPS, move.mil and other household goods subjects.
Navy Household Goods Website
Household Goods provides information for Navy and Marines service members and civilians who need to move their household goods.
TSA Service Animal Information
Find information about traveling with service animals on planes.
Traveling Tips for Persons with Disabilities
Find information on air travel.
UK Pet Quarantine
Information necessary to bring Pets to the UK. The United Kingdom does have a “Dangerous Dog Act” which imposes restrictions on certain breeds and imposes stringent rule should the breeds be brought in country.
USDA Pet Inspection Service
Contains information on pet quarantines and traveling with pets.