Boarding Pets:
Kennels are not available on Andrews AFB, and pets are not allowed in billeting. You must make pet boarding arrangements PRIOR to your arrival. There are a multitude of pet boarding facilities available in the Prince George's/Charles County area. We have listed a few of those located closest to the base in the PET CARE section. Charges are subject to change.
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Pet Licensing/Immunization Requirements:
All dogs and cats in the Metropolitan Area are required to be immunized against rabies and registered annually. Those dogs and cats housed off-base must be registered with the city/county at the Animal regulation and Disease Control Center for a nominal fee. Those animals on-base must be registered with the Andrews AFB VTF within 5 working days of their arrival. Proof of rabies immunizations within the last year is required of all dogs and cats over 3 months of age. Registration and immunization are required yearly. If your animals were not vaccinated by the Andrews vet, bring the certificate of rabies vaccination to the VTF facility for registration and/or updating of their records.
Pit bulls:
By Andrews AFB regulation and housing policy, ALL pit bull dogs are banned from Andrews AFB Housing, both on Main Base and at Summerfield. This information is printed in the Andrews Housing Brochure and Members found in violation of these regulations have had UCMJ action taken against them by the command as well as been evicted from AAFB housing.
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Furthermore, all pit bull dogs born after 03 February 1997 are banned from Prince Georges County, MD--the county in Maryland where Andrews AFB is located. Members residing in Prince Georges County with a pre-ban animal (born before 03 February 1997) must be able to prove to the satisfaction of county officials the date of birth of the animal. Additionally, many surrounding counties in Maryland and Virginia ban these animals and the District of Columbia has proposed a ban on these animals. Andrews AFB Veterinary Services will not vaccinate or treat an animal banned at Andrews AFB or by Prince Georges County.
Pet transportation:
You need to arrange for your pet's transportation needs with the same care and attention you put into your plans. Your pet(s) is after all, part of your family. Make sure your pet has current rabies tags and identification on their collars and on the pet carrier. Keep a current photo, with weight and size on hand, in the event your pet is lost. Your name, address and phone number (or a POC) should be on your pet and in the carrier. If you are traveling by plane, make reservations as soon as possible. You need regulation airline kennels which you may purchase at the exchange or pet store. You may send your pet on ahead by cargo plane, or leave it with friends or family until you are settled. Let the airline know you are military, some airlines will discount your pet fare charges.
Also, the Internet is a good place to look for Pet Transport Services. For overseas shipment of pets aboard military flights, contact your local transportation office or Family Support Center for the latest info on pet shipment requirements/restrictions. Always keep in mind that shipping pets on an airline is restricted once the warmer months start. Each airline has its own rules about when pet shipment is cut off. Check with your TMO representative for more information.