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HARPER VALLEY KENNELS
ANIMAL QUARANTINE FACILITYGUAM, USA
INFORMATION BROCHUREANDRULES AND REGULATIONS
This brochure contains important information about pre/postarrival requirements, quarantine rules and regulations,operational fees, and a reservation request form.
HARPER VALLEY KENNELS
377 CHALAN SAN ANTONIO RD.TAMUNING, GUAM 96913PHONE: 671-648-7387FAX: 671-648-8387EMAIL: HARPERKENNELS@guam.netWebsite: www.harpervet.net
This Is A Quarantine Compound Regulated By The Government Of Guam For The Detection OfThe Rabies Virus. Rabies Is A Deadly Virus, Not Only For Pets, But Humans As Well. There Is NoCure. It Is Imperative That The Government Enforce This Quarantine To Protect The Lives Of AllIsland Residents.
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HAFA ADAI!
Guam
is a rabies free island, ranked second only to New Zealand by AQIS, the Australian Quarantineand Inspection Service, in worldwide protocol with regards to our quarantine procedures. Guam'squarantine law is designed to protect residents and pets from potentially serious health problemsassociated with the presence and spread of rabies. Success of the quarantine program is dependent onmaintaining isolation of your pet from other animals for the required quarantine period.
ABOUT US
Harper Valley Kennels
has been a licensed quarantine facility for over 15 years, and is currently theonly civilian Animal Quarantine Facility (AQF) on the island of Guam. We are proud of our record of pethealth and animal care. Our trained animal caretakers are concerned about the animals in their charge,and are available to help ease the transition to your new home in Guam. Please feel free to contact usby telephone, fax or e-mail to assist you with any additional information you may need. Our contactinformation may be found on the cover of this brochure.Our main purpose at our AQF is to board your pet(s) for the quarantine period, and observe them for signs and symptoms of rabies. In addition, the kennel facility is responsible for providing shelter andfood for your pet(s). Only authorized persons are allowed to enter the quarantine facility. Included inthis brochure is a list of rules and regulations that must be followed by any person who requests accessto the compound. The AQF staff and the Government of Guam Department of Agriculture, AnimalQuarantine Division will strictly enforce these rules and regulations. Each pet owner entering into asigned Agreement for Quarantine Services with our facility, and their co-owners, thereby acknowledgereceiving said rules and regulations, and agree to abide by them.
IT’S THE LAW
Importation of dogs, cats and other carnivores into Guam is governed by Title 26 of the GuamAdministrative Rules and Regulations as set forth by the Director of Public Health and Social Services.This law states that these animals are required to complete a 120-day confinement in a licensed AnimalQuarantine Facility. If specific pre-arrival and post-arrival requirements are met, animals may qualify for a 30-day quarantine.
Exemptions
Animals entering Guam on direct flights from the Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and the UnitedKingdom may be exempt from quarantine requirements after meeting shipment requirements providedthat these areas are certified rabies-free and maintain quarantine programs equal to or more stringentthan Guam's. If you are planning to import animals from these areas, please contact the Governmentof 
Guam
Department of Agriculture, Animal Quarantine Division for instructions regarding pre-entryrequirements.Users of service dogs and guide dogs may wish to have their animals qualified to allow them to enter the Island without being held in strict quarantine at the Quarantine Facility. Please contact theGovernment of 
Guam
Department of Agriculture, Animal Quarantine Division for more information.All other dogs and cats, regardless of purpose or health status are required to comply with Guam'squarantine law.
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Determine If Your Pet Should Move to Guam
Very old, very young (less than 9 weeks of age), chronically ill, or debilitated animals should not beshipped to quarantine. Pregnant animals, past 45 days gestation, are prohibited entry into quarantine.Owners with pets that experience difficulties during hot periods should use caution whenever shippingpets to Guam. High temperatures associated with high humidity usually reach their peak during themonths of May through October.
Vicious or intractable animals will not be accepted.
If we are not told of this condition prior to your pet’s arrival, we reserve the right to refuse entry to the quarantine facility. We need to be able to enter and depart freely inside your assigned kennel to feed, water, sanitize, and observe the behavior of your pet(s).
Persons importing pets into the Island of Guam do so at their own risk
. The AQF will not assumeliability for any consequences for shipment or confinement. The owner assumes all liability bypresenting the animal for quarantine.
IMPORTANT: TO QUALIFY FOR THE 30-DAY QUARANTINE PERIOD, ALL GENERAL AND SPECIFICPRE- AND POST-ARRIVAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT ALL DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER AND ALLREQUIREMENTS ARE MET. DEFICIENCIES IN ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN 120-DAYQUARANTINE PERIOD, WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. THEFOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED AS A COURTESY OF HARPER VALLEY KENNELS TO ASSISTYOU IN QUALIFYING YOUR PET FOR THE QUARANTINE PROGRAM. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUCONTACT DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO OBTAIN THEIR DOCUMENTS LISTING THE MOSTRECENT REGULATIONS.
General Pre-Arrival Requirements
The following requirements shall be met for all dogs and cats entering quarantine
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HEALTH CERTIFICATE
- A health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian within 10 daysprior to arrival is required. (Check with the specific airline regarding their health certificate timerequirements.) The health certificate must be written in English, be an original document, facsimileor photocopy, bears a signature and legible name, address and telephone number of the certifyingveterinarian. The health certificate must also contain the following information:a. A complete description of your pet including age, markings, sex, breed and any additionalidentifying characteristics.b. Written declaration by issuing veterinarian that the animal was treated to kill all ticks and other external parasites within 14 days prior to arrival except when a veterinarian provides a writtenstatement that such treatment may be detrimental to the animal's health. List the name of thetreatment used and the date of treatment.c. Certification that your pet is free of any evidence of infectious or contagious disease.d. Certification by the issuing veterinarian to the accuracy of the information on the healthcertificate.e. Record of all required vaccinations. For rabies vaccinations, the name of the vaccine, lot/serialnumber, expiration date of the lot and date of vaccination must be included. To qualify for 30-day quarantine, list information on the two (2) most recent rabies vaccinations.f. The microchip number and date of implantation.
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