New CDC Rules for Importing Dogs

As of August 1, 2024, these rules significantly impact breeders and rescues

Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Unsplash

I have seen so much change in the last 15 years as it relates to bringing dogs and puppies into our country. The goal is to prevent the re-introduction of dog rabies into the United States, which was considered eliminated in 2007 (that is, the canine rabies virus variant is no longer in circulation in the United States¹). So I understand. But it is odd to think about how differently things would have been if the current rules had always been the rules. Starting with Moses.