There are strict controls, restrictions, and prohibitions on the importation of animals, which is regulated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and U.S. Public Health Service Import regulations for pets may include the following, depending on the country of origin: Original Certificate of rabies vaccination showing proof that the vaccination was administered more than 30 days prior to the flight, but not more than 360 days Health Certificate from a veterinarian must be issued within 10 days prior to animals departure Dogs and cats are not normally quarantined, but birds require 30 days quarantine and an Import Permit