Shipping Pets

Visit the following website for more info: https://www.amc.af.mil/AMC-Travel-Site/AMC-Pet-Travel-Pagepets 

PCSING WITH PETS 

A permanent change of station move is stressful as it is, but moving with your pet can add an extra layer of stress unless you are well prepared. Public Health Command Europe Veterinarians have some tips to help make moving your furry companion as easy as possible. 

For any PCS, the following documentation is required: 

Proof of an up-to-date Rabies Vaccine is required (i.e. rabies certificate issued by an on-base vet clinic or an official European Union Pet Passport issued by a licensed off-base vet.) 
 Note: Pets must be at least 12 weeks old to receive the rabies vaccine. If this is your pet’s first rabies vaccine, your pet must be vaccinated at least 28 days prior to travel to allow the vaccine to take effect. 

Your pet must be microchipped. Any brand/type of microchip works. (Preferably with a 15 digit ISO Microchip.) 

Health Certificates are required for all pets and are only valid for 10 days after being issued. Health certificates can be issued from an on-post or off-post veterinarian as long as they are in English. Health certificates must be legible, accurate, and complete. 

An Acclimation Letter (This must be obtained from your veterinarian if your pet will be traveling in cabin or cargo) 

Checklist before the flight: 

Owners should proactively check with the airlines as soon as they are notified of their move and make pet PCS travel arrangements as early as possible. 

Due to reduced flights from COVID travel restrictions, airline flight limitations may affect pet transportation. Owners need to initiate plans as early as possible in order to investigate options. 

Monitor temperatures of the departure and arrival airport. 

Regarding extreme weather, per the USDA: ‘Kennels should be protected from extreme sunlight and extreme heat and cold. Sufficient shade must be provided to protect the dog from the direct rays of the sun at all times. During the movement of dogs to or from the airplane or animal holding areas the dog must not be exposed to ambient temperatures above 85 °F or below 45 °F for more than 45 minutes.’ 

Regarding extreme temperatures, per the USDA: ‘Dogs must not be exposed to air temperatures above 85 °F (29.5 °C) or below 45 °F (7.2 °C) for a period of more than 4 hours. Dogs must not be accepted for transport unless the animal holding areas meet these temperature requirements.’ 

USDA recommendations/general info about flying with your pet: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/pets-on-planes 

Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, or VTF, information: 

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8-12 & 1-4, Friday 8-12 

Closed Daily for Lunch from 1200-1300*** 
 Tuesday we close from 1130-1300 for our weekly meeting**  
 Last Working Day Of Every Month: Closed ** 

Phone number: (0)6371-9464-1544; DSN: 590-1544. 

ADDRESS: BLDG 1038, Clay Kaserne, 65205 Erbenheim  

For specific questions/concerns about your pet, please call the Wiesbaden VTF during our normal operating hours. 

For questions about booking travel arrangements or lodging, please contact your travel specialist or the lodging department 

Registering your pet when you arrive: Please fill out the pet registration form and bring it with any veterinary treatment records to your local military Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF). All patients must be registered, and local garrison regulations require pet registration for on-post residents and some off-post locations. Most VTFs will not accept emailed records or registration forms. For your convenience, our Remote Online Veterinary Record (ROVR) maintains patient info from military VTFs worldwide and civilian veterinary records can be added to your pet’s ROVR record. 

Pet Liability Insurance: Regardless of the training, temperament or size, any dog can unintentionally injure third parties or damages their property – causing a great deal of stress to its owner. Without a dog liability insurance, the dog owner is liable for damages caused by their dogs with all their assets. It is highly recommended to purchase dog liability insurance for anyone owning a dog in Europe, for certain dog breeds it is even mandatory. 

On Base Housing: Pets that live on base housing must have their rabies tag on the pets at all times. In addition only two pets are permitted in government housing. Please refer to your installation's Housing Regulation for further information 

Dangerous Breed Information: Many countries in Europe ban the importation of certain breeds of dogs. Specific breeds affected vary among countries. Before you PCS, consult the VTF serving your future location of assignment for the most current regulations. 

Attacks on people by dangerous dogs  in some cases with fatal results  have made legislation to combat dangerous dogs necessary. As a result the (Hundeverbringungs- und -einfuhrbeschränkungsgesetz) came into force in 2001. Its provisions include a ban on the import and/or transfer of dogs that are classified as dangerous. 

The Customs administration is involved in monitoring the import of certain breeds of dog.The Dog Transfer and Import Restrictions Act prohibits the import or transfer into Germany of certain breeds of dog and crossbreeding of these dogs with one another, or with other breeds. 

It refers to these breeds of dog: 

Pit Bull Terrier 

American Staffordshire Terrier 

Staffordshire Bull Terrier 

Bull Terrier 

Neither may dogs of other breeds or crosses of these breeds be imported or transferred from abroad if the regulations of the federal land in which a dog is to be permanently kept presume it to be dangerous. 

WIESBADEN VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY  

As our mission allows, we are happy to provide appointments for your pets! We offer appointments for health certificates, wellness, sick call, and procedures. 
  
We recommend calling and do not accept registration forms via email. All documents are required to be turned in in-person. 

Our reception team is available Monday through Wednesday, and Fridays for in/out processing, scheduling, medication refills, and information. Please see our monthly schedule below for our community clinic days 

For availability of services or to schedule an appointment please call the number listed below. All pets living on post must be registered with the VTF upon arrival. On-Post Housing may limit the number and breed of pets that can live in on-post housing. Contact on-post housing for more information. 

Due to our limited manpower and resources, most veterinary emergency cases are best served through a full service civilian veterinary hospital. 

Address:  Bldg 1038, Wurger St., Clay Kaserne, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim  

For an appointment call: DSN 590-1544 or Civ +49(0)6371-9464-1544 

Hours of Operation: 

Monday – Thursday 8-12 & 1-4, Friday 8-12  

Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. 

Closed the afternoon of the last working day of each month for inventory. Closed on all Federal Holidays. 

Please allow 72 hours notice when requesting prescription refills. 

German Dangerous Dog Ordinance  

German states have passed a Dangerous Dog Ordinance placing restriction upon the ownership of certain types of dogs. 

Military and civilian personnel moving to Germany should weigh the requirements of the German DDO and owner responsibilities for dogs that fit the criteria below when making a decision to bring such dogs with them. 

The breeds affected by the new DDO vary from German state to state, but here in the state of Hessen and the city of Wiesbaden, the ordinance affects three prime breeds: American Staffordshire Terrier, Pitbull Terrier, and Bullterrier. It is mandatory that all U.S. ID cardholders owning these breeds or mixes involving these breeds register their dog(s) with the US Army Veterinary Treatment Facility on Clay Kaserne. Registration with the VTF is free of charge. Owners must also register their dogs with the proper German authorities and have their dogs permanently marked with a tattoo or implanted with a microchip. 

A muzzle is required in public until the owner and dog pass the voluntary temperament test, which demonstrates that a dog is not dangerous. The Hessen ordinance stipulates a charge to the owner for the temperament test. 

Once the dog has passed the temperament test, the muzzle may be removed. A certificate attesting to passing the test will be issued. When in public, a dog still must be kept on a short leash and a copy of the certificate must be in the possession of an authorized adult while walking the dog in public. Persons who do not want to have their dogs tested may elect to keep the animal muzzled. In the event that a dog does not pass the temperament evaluation, German officials will determine what measures must be taken. At a minimum, such dogs must be muzzled and kept on a leash while in public. For aggressive dogs the officials could determine that liability insurance, impounding, neutering or even destruction are necessary. 

Other than the mandatory registration of these dogs with the VTF, those living on U.S. installations are not affected by the new dangerous dog ordinance. 

However, those choosing to live off-post in the local communities must strictly adhere to the ordinance. 

Please contact the Veterinary Treatment Facility at DSN: 314-590-1544 or OMM: +49 (0) 6371-9464-1544 for your questions. 

Hours of operation:  

Monday – Thursday 8-12 & 1-4, Friday 8-12  

The Customs administration is involved in monitoring the import of these breeds of dog. The Dog Transfer and Import Restrictions Act prohibits the import 

or transfer into Germany of certain breeds of dog and crossbreeding of these dogs with one another, or with other breeds. 

It refers to these breeds of dog: 

Pit Bull Terrier 

American Staffordshire Terrier 

Staffordshire Bull Terrier 

Bull Terrier 

Neither may dogs of other breeds or crosses of these breeds be imported or transferred from abroad if the regulations of the federal land in which a dog is to be permanently kept presume it to be dangerous. 

PCSing with your PETS

A permanent change of station move is stressful as it is, but moving with your pet can add an extra layer of stress unless you are well prepared. Public Health Command Europe Veterinarians have some tips to help make moving your furry companion as easy as possible.

1. Proof of an up-to-date Rabies Vaccine is required i.e. rabies certificate issued by an on-base vet clinic or an official European Union Pet Passport issued by a licensed off-base vet.)
   Note: Pets must be at least 12 weeks old to receive the rabies vaccine. If this is your pet’s first rabies vaccine, your pet must be vaccinated at least 28 days prior to travel to allow the vaccine to take effect.

1. Your pet must be microchipped. Any brand/type of microchip works. (Preferably with a 15 digit

1. Health Certificates are required for all pets and are only valid for 10 days after being issued. Health certificates can be issued from an on-post or off-post veterinarian as long as they are in English. Health certificates must be legible, and complete.

1. An Acclimation Letter (This must be obtained from your veterinarian if your pet will be traveling in cabin or cargo)

We also recommend the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website for any country requirements and additional resources.

Your method of travel may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline or shipping carrier to determine what requirements they may have, if any.

Before your flight

Owners should proactively check with the airlines as soon as they are notified of their move and make pet PCS travel arrangements as early as possible.

Due to reduced flights from COVID travel restrictions, airline flight limitations may affect pet transportation. Owners need to initiate plans as early as possible investigate options. Monitor temperatures of the departure and arrival airport.

Regarding extreme weather, per the USDA: ‘Kennels should be protected from extreme sunlight and extreme heat and cold. Sufficient shade must be provided to protect the dog from the direct rays of the sun at all times. During the movement of dogs to or from the airplane or animal holding areas the dog must not be exposed to ambient temperatures above 85 °F or below 45 °F for more than 45 minutes.

Regarding extreme temperatures, per the USDA: ‘Dogs must not be exposed to air temperatures above 85 °F (29.5 °C) or below 45 °F (7.2 °C) for a period of more than 4 hours. Dogs must not be accepted for transport unless the animal holding areas meet these temperature requirements.’

USDA recommendations/general info about flying with your pet: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/pets-on-planes

CDC WEBSITE NOW REQUIRES A DOG IMPORT FORM, owners fill this out on their own