Travel Impacts:
Coronavirus Advice & Information
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TravelPaws recommends you speak with all Animal Quarantine Authorities for your trip regarding any travel implications due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
For example here is the CDC information on international air travel requirements during Covid-19 in U.S.
Here is the CDC information on domestic travel requirements during Covid-19 in U.S.
Should you require exemptions, please speak directly with the
Animal Quarantine Authority in advance.
The following are quotes and links to various Animal Quarantine Authorities regarding keeping you and your Assistance Dog safe from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Visit the links provided for more detailed advice.
CDC — Guidance for Handlers of Service and Therapy Animals
If you have a service or therapy animal, follow your local guidance for acceptable business and social practices. Consider local levels of COVID-19 transmission when evaluating the risk to yourself, your animal, and the people you might come into contact with.
Last Reviewed: June 2021
CDC.gov > Coronavirus > Animals > Handlers of Service and Therapy Animals
Australian Department of Agriculture
Take precautionary measures to look after yourself and your animals. Follow good hygiene and biosecurity practices. These practices assist with COVID-19 and beyond. Make sure to follow the directions given by human and animal health authorities in your state or territory.
Last Reviewed: 10 August 2021:
Agriculture.gov.au > Coronavirus > Animals
Other impacts
Nina Smith is the Founder & Director of TravelPaws and Handler of Guide Dog, Nixon.