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Importing disability assistance dogs
Disability assistance dogs are only eligible for direct import from AQIS approved countries. To facilitate import clearance with minimal delay, the following documents should be submitted to the Principal Quarantine Officer for Animals (PQO(A)) at least five (5) days prior to travel:
- a copy of the Permit to Import
- copies of laboratory reports testing for brucellosis, ehrlichiosis and leptospirosis
- leptospirosis vaccination certificate (if required) and
- veterinary certificates of treatment for ticks
If this is not done, and/or the documents are unsatisfactory, the dog may be refused entry, or ordered into quarantine at an Animal Quarantine Station on arrival.
PQO(A)s are:
Dr Phil Widders
NSW
Fax: 61 2 8334 7430
Email: Phillip Widders
Dr Andre Cirone
VIC
Fax: 61 3 8318 6965
Email: Andre Cirone
Dr David Stobo
VIC
Fax: 61 3 8318 6965
Email: David Stobo
Dr Peter Finnin
VIC
Fax: 61 3 8318 6965
Email: Peter Finnin
Andrew Kalinowski
VIC
Fax: 61 3 8318 6965
Email: Andrew Kalinowski
Dr Haydn Roeger
WA
Fax: 61 8 9334 1668
Email: Haydn Roeger
Dr Miriam Canning
WA
Fax: 61 8 9334 1668
Email: Miriam Canning
Dr Geoff Parker
QLD
Fax: 61 7 3246 8798
Email: Geoff Parker
Dr Seng Koh
SA
Fax: 61 8 8201 6087
Email: Seng Koh
Dr Robert Harmata
NT
Fax: 61 8 8999 7011
Email: Robert Harmata
NB: For animals that are being imported into Tasmania, please contact one of the Victorian veterinarians.
Originals of the laboratory reports, leptospirosis vaccination certificate (if required) and veterinary certificates of tick treatments must be attached to Veterinary Certificates A & B to be brought by the disabled person, with his/her assistance dog, to Australia.
The disabled person must accompany the dog to Australia and must carry, for presentation to a quarantine officer at the port of import:
- the complete Permit to Import
- the original signed Disabled Person’s Declaration and a second copy
- Veterinary Certificate A signed by the registered or licensed veterinarian or Official Veterinarian who has performed the sampling for testing, treatments and examinations specified in these conditions; and
- Veterinary Certificate B signed by an Official Veterinarian of the exporting country.
[An Official Veterinarian is a veterinarian authorised by the Veterinary Administration of the exporting country or territory to perform animal health and/or public health inspections of commodities and, when appropriate, perform certification in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 1.3.2. of the OIE International Animal Health Code. In the case of dogs imported from the USA, Veterinary Certificate B must be signed by a USDA/APHIS Veterinarian].