Shipping Pets

• Parker, Springfield, Cedar Grove and Callaway do not require a license, tags or fees. All have leash laws.
• Bay County requires proof of rabies shots, which consists of a rabies vaccination tag and a certification signed by the veterinarian administering the vaccination.
• Quarantine, either with a veterinarian or at the county animal shelter, is required for animals suspected of having rabies.
• Contact Bay Animal Control at 850-767-3333 for more information.
• The Tyndall Vet Clinic is closed as a result of Hurricane Michael in 2018; however, the local community has several veterinary clinics available.

Travel with pets requires extra research and planning. Consider the overall health and age of the animal, additional expenses for travel, lodging/kennels and deposits. If traveling by car, determine in advance which hotels along the way will accept pets. Some families find it best to stay at campgrounds rather than hotels. A list of pet-friendly hotels maybe found by searching the internet.

If you will be arriving with a pet it is highly recommended you make reservations to board your pet as soon as you know your arrival date. There are no pet boarding or kennel facilities on the installation. Due to Hurricane Michael, there are a limited amount of pet-friendly temporary lodging facilities available on the installation. Please search the internet for pet-friendly hotels in the local area.

The average cost to board a pet averages between $15 to $35 per day and is dependent on the size and/or breed of the pet. Contact your sponsor for information on local kennels/boarding facilities in the local area. If you are arriving during the holiday season, make arrangements prior to your arrival. You will be required to provide your pet's current immunization records for boarding.