Kennel T-587
COM: 011-351-295-573-855
DSN: 535-3855
email
http://www.lajesfss.com/index.php?do=01&fac=22
Veterinary Clinic T-459
COM: 011-351-295-573-855
DSN: 535-3134
e-mail:
http://www.lajesfss.com/index.php?do=01&fac=31
Shipment:
Shipment Guidelines DOD regulations limit pet shipment to passengers in PCS status only. Pets are defined as dogs and cats only. You are limited to two pets per family, unless moving under the Space-Available Pet Program. On AMC flights: pets, including the container are authorized up to 150 lbs; the fee is $330. Pets, including the container, weighing more than 150 lbs are Not be authorized on AMC missions.
Space-Available Pet Program: Fifteen days prior to AMC flight departure, open pet spaces are available to travelers that already have two pet spaces booked. Contact your local transportation office to arrange the additional space(s). If there is extra space available for your pet(s), your transportation office will secure a reservation in the passenger/pet reservation system. A confirmation printout will be provided to you to present upon re-quest as the authority to move more than two pets per family.
Note: contact the Airline for pet information since each airline has their own restrictions and policies for shipping pets.
The commercial airline industry currently imposes a 150 pound weight restriction per pet and kennel and does not allow pet shipments during seasonal hot/cold conditions. These industry restrictions should be considered when making pet travel plans. AMC does not impose seasonal hot/cold embargoes on pet shipments.
When you request AMC airline reservations you must present DD Form 2208, Rabies Vaccination Certificate or civilian equivalent, and DD Form 2209 or civilian equivalent, Veterinary Health Certificate, to your local transportation office. Be aware that pet space is limited on all flights, so requests for reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Processing your pet is a simple process. You must arrive at the AMC commercial location no later than 2 hours and 20 minutes prior to flight departure with the exception of Seattle IAP (SEATAC). The required no later than show time at that location is 3 hours 20 minutes. Passengers on contract commercial flights (i.e., Patriot Express, Category B) may check in up to 6 hours prior to departure; but, due to limited pet storage space, you must retain custody of your pet until 45 minutes prior to boarding unless there is a suitable holding area available. All pets must remain in their container while in the terminal area.
Please remember you are responsible for obtaining all required documentation, immunization, and border clearance requirements and should be pre-pared to defray any associated costs. Pet kennels (shipping containers) must be approved for air shipment and are available at most exchanges, retail stores, and commercial airports.
You are responsible for following all USDA and IATA regulations regarding the size and type of kennels utilized. The kennel must provide adequate ventilation and be large enough for your pet to stand up, turn around, and lie down with normal posture and body movements. Pets will not be accepted in kennels that are too small. Additionally, for the safety of your pet, soft-sided or collapsible kennels will not be accepted.
Several layers of newspaper, shredded paper, or absorbent material should be placed in the bottom of the kennel. Do not use straw, hay, grass, sawdust, sand, or soil. Normally, pets will be individually kenneled; however, two small animals (younger than 6-months old) of the same species and comparable size which are used to cohabitation, and weighing less than 30.8 pounds each, may be shipped in the same kennel as long as they can stand up, turn around, and lie down. If your pet will be traveling in cabin, the kennel cannot exceed 20”Lx16”Wx8”H to ensure it will fit under the seat in front of you.
If ground time exceeds 2 hours, pets will be offloaded and owners provided the opportunity to visit their pets. When passengers are allowed to disembark from an aircraft due to flight delay, pet owners will also be provided the opportunity to visit their pets in order to walk them and provide water. Fees are charged on a per kennel basis. Your pet(s) and kennel with combined weight up to 70 pounds will be charged as one piece. Pet(s) and kennel with combined weight from 71-140 pounds will be charged as two pieces, and pet(s) and kennel weighing from 141-150 pounds will be charged as three pieces. Pet(s) and kennel weighing in excess of 150 pounds will not be accepted for shipment under any circumstances. Recommend not shipping pets that are in heat (estrus). Females with suckling young or unweaned animals will not be accepted. Weaned puppies younger than 8 weeks old should not be shipped due to possible dehydration.
Tips:
Kennel Reservations:
Pets are not authorized in Lajes TLFs and there are no local hotels that accept pets. If you need to board your pet in the Lajes Atlantic Kennel, you should do ASAP. See Reservations. Your sponsor may assist you in making these reservations.
Feeding:
Do not feed 12 hour prior to shipping. For water requirements, check with airlines. You may want to attach a pet water bottle to the inside of the carrier, with a bowl underneath.
Carriers: Place a familiar article or a piece of your clothing in the carrier. Pets of different species will not be shipped together in the same container, i.e. a small dog and a small cat. If you have trouble getting your pet in the carrier, try backing the pet in. Allow your pet to get accustomed to the kennel a few weeks before departure so he/she will be more comfortable in the temporary home during flight. Use the kennel as a bed or feed the pet in the kennel. Mark the kennel with your pet’s name and include your name, destination or unit address, and phone number if available. We also suggest you purchase an ID tag for your pet. Ensure your kennel has adequate ventilation (on four sides). Put a copy of your certificates in a zip lock bag and tape to top of the kennel.
Supplies:
Take supplies for your pet in your hand carried baggage
· For Dogs: A leash, bowls, food, zip lock plastic bags
· For Cats: A “walking jacket” or kitty harness prevents cats from slipping out of a traditional collar, bowls, food, zip lock plastic bags, bags of kitty litter
· Weigh your pet and carrier in advance
· Check pet documentation in advance
Tranquilizers:
Sedation is not advised since effects of tranquilizers on animals at high altitudes are unpredictable. Your veterinarian should decide whether or not to prescribe a tranquilizer for your pet. If you believe some form of sedation might be helpful, be sure to obtain expert medical advice.
Animals in Public Areas:
Do not take your pet out of its kennel inside the airport. In keeping with airport regulations and as a courtesy to other passengers, you should let your pet out (leashed) only after you leave the terminal building.
Pet Health:
Have your pet evaluated by your personal veterinarian to be sure your pet is fit for air travel. Some species, e.g., pug-nosed dogs simply do not fly well because they have difficulty breathing even under normal conditions.
Pet Stress:
Keep strangers, especially children, at a distance if your pet seems to be nervous. Even the most gentle pet can be provoked into growling or snapping.
Pet Immigration Requirements:
Contact your local transportation office for specific immigration requirements for the country to which you are shipping your pet.
For additional information, contact one of the AMC commercial locations or your local Transportation Office /AMC Passenger Terminal. AMC Commercial Location Telephone Numbers Seattle Tacoma IAP (SEA) DSN 382-0555 Com (253)-982-0555, E-mail: Fax: Commercial (253)982-6815 or DSN 382-6815 Baltimore Washington IAP (BWI) DSN 243-6900 Com 410-918-6900 (877)-429-4262 Fax 410-918-6903 or DSN 243-6903 E-mail: HQ AMC/A4TP Passenger Policy Branch Phone: DSN 779-4593 COM'L (618) 229-4593
Please see Dangerous Dog Breeds to view the laws regarding your canine.
Kennel Reservations:
Step 1: Please call the kennel to make a reservation 45-60 days prior to arrival to make sure there is space for your animal.
You can reach the kennel at COM: 011-351-295-573-855; DSN: 535-3855 or email
Step 2: Fax or e mail current vaccination records for your animal. This must be done before you arrive.
Step 3: A refundable $25 deposit is required. You can give us your credit card number by e-mail or phone. After receiving updated vaccinations and a deposit, your reservation will be complete.
Please note: customers must provide a 24 hour cancellation notice or the $25 deposit will be forfeited. Additionally, there is a $25 charge if kennel keys are lost.
Vaccinations required for Kennel:
Please note: that the Portuguese only require a rabies vaccine to import a pet.
Dogs: Distemper, (this includes Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Hepatitis, Adenovirus), Rabies and Bordetella (Kennel Cough).
Cats: Distemper (this includes Rhinotracheitis, Panleukopenia, Calicivirus and Chlamydophilia), Feline Leukemia and Rabies.
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) must be administered at least one week (7 days) prior to boarding, allowing the shot to take effect in the immune system. It is not necessary to wait until 7 days prior to boarding at the kennel to have your dog vaccinated for Bordetella.
If a dog has had the Bordetella vaccine in its system for LESS THAN 7 days, the owner will be required to sign a waiver releasing the kennel of responsibility in the event the dog contracts Bordetella while staying in the kennel.
Please note: The Corona virus vaccine is not required for boarding a dog in the kennel. It is recommended for any dog living on the island, however, due to the large number of stray dogs on the island. This virus can be contracted through contact with the feces of an infected dog.
Importation:
Requirements from US to Portugal
The vaccination requirements to import a pet into Portugal are different than the requirements to utilize the Atlantic Island Kennels. The Portuguese only require a rabies vaccine to import a pet.
Please see Dangerous Dog Breeds to view the laws regarding your canine.
Download Portuguese pet requirements brochure.
Proof of rabies vaccination, a health certificate, and a microchip are the main importation requirements. A bilingual health certificate is needed and it can be found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals/
The requirements can and do change periodically.
For the most accurate information, contact the Portuguese Consulate nearest you. Go to www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco to help you find the Portuguese Embassy nearest to you.
Portugal Embassy stateside telephone number is (202) 328-8610, hours are Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Download Dogs/Cats/Ferrets - Fillable bilingual EU health export certificate for Portugal
The Azores follows procedures set up by the Portuguese government. The Lajes Veterinary Treatment Facility does not have power over the requirements for moving a pet to Lajes.
Since the Portuguese Consular frequently changes the requirements for entering the country, you should contact the Portuguese Embassy, Consular for current requirements at:
The Portuguese Embassy, Consular Section
2310 Tracy Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-332-3007
There is no quarantine unless you fail to fulfill entry requirements. In general, both rabies and the distemper vaccinations are needed. The vaccines cannot be more than 11 months or less than 30 days old. A health certificate is required, dated within 10 days of departure. The health certificate must cover the duration of your flight to Lajes and not expire until after you pass through Customs. An ISO standard microchip is also required. The FAVN Rabies Anti-boy test is not required at this moment although it could change. Check with the Portuguese Embassy for updates. More detailed information can be found at: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites/
Importation of Dogs and Cats Not from CONUS:
Follow the vaccination requirements above. Check with the Portuguese Embassy in the country of origin to determine if an import permit is required. In general, members of the European Union do not require this
Base Registration:
All animals arriving on the island must be registered with the veterinary clinic within 72 hours. A microchip identification system is available and mandatory. Dogs and cats are required to be immunized against rabies and distemper annually. A Veterinarian Treatment Facility Policy Form must also be completed during registration.
Download animal registration form.
Veterinary Clinic:
The Veterinary Clinic strives to provide the best possible treatment for your pet. Please note that the Veterinarian is not always on Island.
The Vet Tech can provide these general services:
· annual vaccines
· nail trim
· minor sick call appointments while the vet is not here to include ear and skin infections, and laboratory support (CBC, CHEM urinalysis, ear and skin smears, heartworm test, and feline leukemia test)
Veterinarian:
· spays
· neuters
· dentals
· major sick call appointments (those that cannot be handled by the technician)
Brazilian mastiff /argentine dogue /
Pit bull terrier
Rottweiler /
American Staffordshire
terrier /
Staffordshire
bull terrier
Tosa inu
Dangerous Dog Breeds
Brasilian Mastiff, Argentine Dogue, Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and Tosa Inu are all considered dangerous breeds according to Portuguese law. This list includes the mixes of these with other breeds. If a dog has ever bitten, attacked, or injured someone it is considered dangerous and is subject to these rules regardless of its breed. This does not apply to animals that are property of security forces, military, or police. Fines for failure to license a dangerous breed can be up to 3,740 Euros.
A special license is required for dangerous breeds and dangerous dogs. It can be obtained in the Town Hall (Junta de Freguesia). The license must be renewed annually. To obtain a license, shot records and proof that the dog has been electronically identified through a microchip are required.
After the dog is registered, a permit to go into public is required. The requirements for such a permit are:
1. the registering individual must be at least 18 years old;
2. the individual must sign a responsibility document , where the animal characteristics and the accommodations are clear;