The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided public notice that it will propose revisions and certifications to the requirements for the importation of dogs that it finalized earlier in 2024.
The dog import rule that was implemented in August 2024 was designed to limit the public health risk of dogs being imported into the U.S. with DMRVV (canine rabies). The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports the intent of protecting pet and public health, but remains concerned that the 2024 rule is overly broad and fails to recognize the range of factors that contribute to or mitigate actual risk. AKC continues to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and lawmakers to express these concerns.
A new advanced notice of public rulemaking is expected in the first half of 2025. AKC will continue to follow this issue and provide updates as they becomes available.
To learn more about the background and history of this rule and this issue, visit AKC’s latest blog on this rule and the Key Issue: Pet Imports: Protecting Pet and Public Health at www.akcgr.org.