Shipping Pets

There are no required pet quarantines in Nebraska.

Licensing & Registration

• In Nebraska, pets are generally required to be licensed, but the requirements can vary by jurisdiction.
  • If you do not know what jurisdiction your address falls in, please contact the Nebraska Humane Society at licensing@nehumanesociety.org or (402) 444-6716.
• You may license your pet online, by mail, or in person at the Nebraska Humane Society as well as at participating vet clinics.

Vaccinations

• Check with your jurisdiction/city on required vaccinations, however, note most will require Veterinary proof of current rabies vaccination to license all cats and dogs.

Living in Rising View with Pets

• Please contact Rising View Housing for the most recent Pet Policy to review deposits/fees, maximum number of pets, breed restrictions, and other policies in relation to pets.
• Owners living in Rising View Housing, are required to register their pets with the Offutt AFB Base Vet Clinic within 10 working days of moving into Rising View.

Offutt AFB Veterinary Clinic
Phone
402-294-6141
Location
403 Butler Blvd., Building 490
Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Rising View
Phone
402-991-9820
Location
3116 Lockbourne Drive
Bellevue, NE 68123

Additionally, Offutt Air Force Base and the surrounding communities have have "leash laws" and enforce the maximum limit for the number of pets. Please research city ordinances for the area you plan to live in.

There are no pet quarantines specific to Nebraska.

Arrange for your pet's transportation needs as soon as possible and with the same care and attention that you put into your family's travel plans.

If traveling by air, be sure to check with the different carriers and the Federal Aviation Administration before purchasing a kennel as airline rules vary by the type and size of the pet traveling.

The time of year (temperatures) may also impact your pet's travel arrangements. You may consider sending your pet ahead by cargo plane or leaving your pet with friends or family until you move into your new home.

Regardless of how your pet travels, it is always a good idea to have all documentation (vaccination records, microchip ID number) and identification (name, picture, physical description) easily accessible.

Per The Joint Travel Regulations, service members may now be authorized reimbursement of up to $550 for a PCS within the continental United States and up to $2,500 for a PCS to or from a location outside the continental United States to cover expenses directly related to pet transportation. For more information, please refer to the JTR.

As the Offutt AFB temporary lodging facility has a limited number of "pet friendly" units, which are in high demand, please prepare to make reservations for boarding your pet prior to arriving at Offutt AFB. Many boarding facilities require vaccinations and health certificates, so make sure to inquire about the boarding facilities requirements when researching.

Here are a few boarding facilities located near the base*:

• Paddington Station — 206 Cunningham Rd., Bellevue NE 68005. Phone 402-292-4547
• Bellevue Pet Adventures — 8705 S 9th St., Bellevue NE 68147. Phone 402-403-3923
• Dogtopia — 7809 Towne Center Pkwy L107, Papillion, NE 68046. Phone 402-915-4944
• Dogtopia of Omaha-Papillion — 10411 Portal Rd. Suite 111, La Vista, NE 68128. Phone 402-817-2942
• Bark Club — 20436 Ridgemont St, Gretna, NE 68028. Phone 402-332-5731
• Groomingdales & Bark Ave Boarding — 818 NE-66, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. Phone 402-296-6006
• S&B Kountry Kennel — 18050 Bunge Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Phone 402-206-2393

*This listing is not a full and comprehensive list. The Department of the Air Force does not officially endorse any private company or sponsor their products or services.*

The Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) on Offutt Air Force Base is professionally staffed by U.S. Army Veterinary Corps personnel, with the primary mission of providing complete veterinary care for all government-owned animals.

The VTF also offers many types of routine care services for the pets of military families. For emergency (life threatening) care you will need to take your animal to an off-post clinic.

For residents of Rising View Housing:

• Pet(s) must be registered with the VTF within 10 working days of moving into housing or of obtaining pet(s). Base policy requires that your pet(s) must be microchipped and current on vaccinations.
• Documentation of registration must be provided to Rising View within 10 days, and the registration of your pet(s) must be renewed annually.
• Exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of the Base Veterinarian and Rising View.

The VTF operate by appointment only and you must be registered with the Offutt AFB VTF prior to making an appointment.

Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)
Address: 403 Butler Blvd., Bldg. 490, Offutt AFB, NE 68113
Phone: 402-294-6141
Hours: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: https://offutt.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Other/Veterinary-Services