Bringing your pet to Guam is not as easy as you may have experienced stateside. Because Guam is so isolated, there are strict rules to ensure that no foreign diseases or illegal animals are brought in to the island. Preparing your furry loved one for the long trip ahead will ensure your pet’s transition goes as smoothly as possible.
For further information, check out Guam’s Department of Agriculture website.
Excerpt from Department of Agriculture website:
“Importers of dogs and cats from Non-Rabies Free Areas have a choice of three (3) ongoing quarantine programs as stated under Title 10 GCA, chapter 34, Article 3 as well as P.L. 27-84; ss (b) (2).
120 Day Quarantine Program: This program requires the submission of documents prior to approval and issuance of an Entry Permit as follows.
A Valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate administered no less than 30 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry into Guam. A copy of Rabies Certificate must be provided to the Department of Agriculture prior to approval of entry permit.
Other Immunizations must be administered no less than 10 days and no more than 6 months prior to approval of entry permit.
Proof of Kennel Reservation. Agriculture staff overseeing these programs will communicate with the facility of choice to verify reservation prior to approval for entry.
Health Certificate. Certificate must be issued no more than 10 days prior to flight. A copy must be provided to the department for review prior to final approval and issuance of a valid Entry Permit. (A faxed copy of the Entry Permit is provided to importers for the flight into Guam.)
The Original Health Certificate, Rabies Certificate and copy of immunization record must be attached to the kennel prior to flight.
NOTICE: Should a problem arise upon arrival, such as missing documents etc., pets are to be released only to a representative of the pre approved quarantine facility and the Department of Agriculture will make necessary investigations.
30 Day and 5 Days or Less Quarantine Programs: These programs require testing, waiting periods of 90 or 120 days prior to arrival and submission of documents prior to approval and issuance of an Entry Permit as follows:
2 Proofs of Rabies. Both programs require 2 proofs of rabies administered no less that 3 months apart. Copies must be provided to the Department prior to approval of entry permit.
A Blood Test (OIE-FAVN) to determine if each pet has responded adequately to the rabies vaccination. The test results must be forwarded to the Department prior to approval of entry permit.
Other Immunizations must be administered no less than 10 days and no more than 6 months prior to approval on entry permit.
Proof of Kennel Reservation. Agriculture staff overseeing these programs will communicate with the facility of choice to verify reservation prior to approval for entry.
Health Certificate. Certificate must be issued no more than 10 days prior to flight. A copy must be provided to the department for review prior to final approval and issuance of a valid Entry Permit.
The Original Health Certificate, Rabies Certificate and copy of immunization record must be attached to the kennel prior to flight.
Requirement for Importers of Poultry:
Must originate in a flock having a Pullorum Typhoid clean rating in a state or national .plan or must be tested for Pullorum Typhoid with negative results within 30 days prior to approval for shipment.
Show vaccination for Newcastle disease (including type of vaccine, manufacturer, serial number, expiration date) not less than 30 days or more than 60 days prior to approval for shipment.
Health Certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian attesting to the Pollurum Typhoid rating or testing and attest to the vaccination for Newcastle disease. List the individual leg or wing band numbers. A copy must be provided to the Department prior to final approval land issuance of Entry Permit per shipment.
NOTICE: Effective immediately and until further notice: Due to information disseminated during a recent meeting with a USDA Official regarding West Nile Virus. Baby chicks 2 days old through the age of 1 month will no longer be permitted into Guam from the U.S, Mainland.
For further information, contact Vince Salas at (671) 734-3942/3.”
Download and print pertinent documents from the Department of Agriculture
Contact any of the following for further assistance in bringing your pet to Guam:
Harper Veterinary Hospital
Phone: (671) 648-7387
Fax: (671) 648-8387
www.harpervet.net
Andersen Quarantine Facility
Phone: (671) 366-5020
Fax: (671) 366-5021
