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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.
The Veterinarian Treatment Facility provides vaccinations, heartworm checks, Feline Leukemia checks, fecal checks, and treatment for routine contagious diseases. Appointments may be scheduled one week in advance.
Registration: All dogs and cats over 4 months of age residing on Pope Army Airfield must be registered with the VTF. Owners must present proof of rabies vaccination, and pay a $2.50 charge to cover the cost of the medical record. Wild animals such as ferrets, skunks, raccoons, monkeys, wolves, wolf crosses, etc. are not authorized to be kept as pets on Pope AAF and are therefore not treated at this facility.
Animal Control: All pets on base must be kept under control at all times. Pets must be kept indoors or secured on the owner's premises. Animals kept outdoors must be provided shelter, fresh water, and food. Owners keeping animals under inhumane conditions may be refused the right to keep animals on base.
Animal Adoption: Stray animals that are not claimed by an owner may be adopted through the VTF. Additionally, animals are accepted for turn-in from military members who can no longer keep their pet for the cost of boarding and vaccinations. The stray animal facility is open for adoptions. Military members who adopt an animal from the stray facility are eligible to have the animal surgically neutered by a military veterinarian on a time and space available basis. For additional information call 910-396-8930
NOTE: All dogs 6 months and older should be on heartworm preventative! See your veterinarian for further information.
You are responsible for the transportation of your pets at your own expense. It will help if arrangements are made before you move. Please see your Pope AAF Relocation Manager at your Military & Family Readiness Center if you have specific questions about transporting a pet from your base. If you demonstrate a need, Air Force Aid will assist you with your PCS Pet Travel for OCONUS only. Please contact Air Force Aid Society.org for additional information.
There are no quarantine restrictions for this location.
Your best resource for kenneling your pet(s) during your move to Pope AAF is your sponsor. He/she can research boarding kennels and rates and make reservations for you. Be sure to let him/her know your priorities and what you'll be comfortable with. Please contact Air Force Aid Society.org for possible assistance with shipping your pet OCONUS only.