travelling by car to Canada from USA, accompanying my 5 month old puppy

[heather]

I am purchasing a 5 month old puppy from the USA and driving she and I back to Canada where I reside. She will be my companion puppy and due to her age, she will not have had her rabies vaccination. Can you please confirm that I require proof of ownership (invoice with my name on it), health record from either the breeder or from her vet and I agree to have the puppy vaccinated at my expense during a specified time period and provide proof of this having been done to the Canadian gov't officials. Am I missing anything? The puppy is microchipped. Thanks very much.

[admin]

Re: travelling by car to Canada from USA, accompanying my 5 month old puppy

Heather - puppies are normally given a rabies vaccination at the age of 3 months. You will need proof of rabies vaccination to enter Canada from the United States. There is no waiting period from the time of vaccination to the time you cross the border.
Susan