Shipping Pets

Military members with pets housed on base must register the pet with the veterinary office within one week of arrival. To register pets, current inoculation certificates are required. Texas requires annual rabies vaccinations, which may be obtained at the animal disease prevention and control facility.

There is no quarantine for pets arriving from overseas locations if the pet owner has: 1) stated that the pet has no diseases; 2) a statement from a veterinarian that the pet has no diseases; 3) current rabies tag.

Always check with the Traffic Management Office or the airline for more information on shipping pets by air, overseas, etc. Most airlines will not ship pets during the summer months due to the heat.

It is a good idea to make advanced reservations at a local kennel for pets as soon as you know your arrival date. There are no kennels on base and there are a limited amount of pet friendly houses in billeting. 

Some local pet boarding businesses include but are not limited to:

• A Caring Heart Animal Hospital conveniently located outside Sheppard Air Force Base at 3115 Sheppard Access Road. They can be contacted at 940-855-0451.
• Kristi's Animal Arc, Inc., located at 2176 FM 369. They can be contacted at 940-855-5220.
• VCA Callfield Companion Animal Clinic at 4304 Call Field Road. Their contact number is 940-692-7000. 
• Bed'nBiscuit Country Inn - 522 Soaring Eagle Trail. Their contact number is 940-447-7357.
• Le Chateau Pet Resort - 5351 TX-79 S. Their phone number is 940-487-2002.
• Hill Country Veterinary - 609 S. Red River Expy, Burkburnett.  Their phone number is 940-503-4606.

Check the yellow pages of the local phone book under "Kennels" for a complete listing of kennels in the local area. In addition, most local veterinarians also offer boarding services.

Animals are seen by appointment only for vaccinations, heartworm testing, fecal examinations and minor health care. Contact Fort Sill Veterinary Clinic to schedule an appointment at our Sheppard AFB Veterinary Clinic. Currently the Fort Sill staff  is traveling to Sheppard AFB Veterinary Clinic 1 to 2 times a month to provide veterinary services as needed. Please email fortsill.veterinarybranch@gmail.com let them know you are stationed at Sheppard AFB and need an appointment. If you have further questions please call Fort Sill Veterinary Clinic at 1-580-442-3416.

There are many off base veterinary offices.  A quick search through Google or word of mouth can help you.