Flying from Los Angeles to New York with your Pet

Your dog

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  Be at least 8 weeks old on day of travel.
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  Appear healthy.

Documents and vaccinations

All dogs will require the following documents and vaccinations. Don't worry, we will track these in our portal.

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  A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) or Health Certificate, issued 30 days or less prior to entry, signed by a USDA accredited veterinary.

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    New York accepts the VS 7001 form, but they prefer and strongly encourage the use of electronic CVIs.
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    A CVI or Health Certificate is not required if:

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      The animal is staying in New York for less than 30 days.
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      The animal is entering for exhibition.
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      The dog is a New York resident with proof of current dog license, rabies vaccination, and is returning from out-of-state travel within one year.
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  A current Rabies vaccination for animals 3 months of age and older.

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    1-year or 3-year vaccines accepted.
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    The rabies vaccine product name and date of vaccination must be recorded on the CVI or Health Certificate.
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  Fit-to-fly sign off: we require your vet to explicitly state the animal is "fit to fly", issued within 10 days of your flight. This should be done when your vet signs off on your pet's EHC.

Further Guidance

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  Be sure to check if your dog has been out of the US in the last 6 months, if they have, you may need to complete a CDC dog import form.
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  To find a USDA accredited vet, use the APHIS search tool here.
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  Your CVI form must state the dog is free from infectious diseases, must be written in English, and list the destination address in New York.
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  Alongside the CVI, make sure you carry your originally signed rabies certificate.
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  While not legally required by New York state for entry, we and veterinarians strongly recommend Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus (DHLPP) and Bordetella.
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  Ensure your dog is wearing a collar with an ID tag containing your current contact information.
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  While microchips are not legally required for domestic flights in the US, they are strongly recommended.
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  If you plan to stay in New York for more than 30 days, ensure your dog is licensed, as the NYC Department of Health requires all dogs over 6 months to be registered locally.