OAR 603-011-1225: Import Requirements - Rabies

In addition to the requirements of OAR 603-011-1100 and all other import requirements, the following shall apply to the importation of any species of livestock susceptible to rabies: (1) Before any dog or cat enters Oregon, it must have been vaccinated against rabies in accordance with the recommendations set forth in the “Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2016,” issued by the National Association of Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. Each dog or cat must be identified by a dated vaccination certificate. Puppies or kittens under four months of age are not required to be vaccinated unless they originate in a quarantined area. (2) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, imported mammals other than ungulates (hoofed animals) and domesticated dogs and cats must originate from a licensed or otherwise officially recognized facility where the animals are all captive-bred and reared. (3) Mammals captured from the wild may be imported only with specific permission from the State Veterinarian and must meet one of the following conditions: (a) The individual animal must have been kept as a private pet by the importer for a minimum of one year as certified by veterinary records and/or a signed, notarized affidavit from the importer; or (b) The importer must be a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Registered facility, or accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.