Bringing dog back to USA

Member since 09 October 2017

KMMarshallMember09 October 2017 17:42:44

Hello. I need help and information ASAP! I am in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We have been through Hurricane Maria. We are flying out Oct 19, 2017. Here is the problem: My fiance is an Iraq War Veteran. He has PTSD and has been receiving care at the VA, here for that. In 2015, his psych Dr wrote an order for him to have a service dog for his anxiety, which if not kept under check, can lead to a severe PTSD episode. He got a dog for that. American Airlines is telling us, the dog has to have a rabies vaccine, before flying. He was due his vaccine, but now it is past due. There are no vets open. I need help getting my dog vaccinated. Can anyone help? To compound that problem, American Airlines is also stating my 2015 order be updated. Went to the VA to do that. His VA Dr left on an extended vacation, till some sense of normalcy is restored. Cannot get a new Dr to evaluate me, in time and write new order. HELP! Any suggestions or help, will be greatly appreciated. KMMarshall

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Sitka Serial expat

Member since 07 October 2015

SitkaSerial expat09 October 2017 18:08:51

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Well you may be forced to steal/liberate a tag from another dog.

trekrider520 Serial expat

Member since 26 December 2013

trekrider520Serial expat09 October 2017 18:18:11

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Not sure if this will help, but there's a veterinarian on Fort B. You could call and explain your situation to them and they may have some ideas. Hope this helps, and best of luck!

Sitka Serial expat

Member since 07 October 2015

SitkaSerial expat09 October 2017 18:25:13

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BTW. The airline (southwest) has never ask to see a Dr.s order for our service dog. Service dogs do not require a dr order, however companion dogs do need an order.. They may be able to deny boarding over the rabies issue You are between a rock and a hard spot.

Jenmag Member

Member since 25 August 2017

JenmagMember09 October 2017 18:58:52

You have to find a vet.All dogs,service and otherwise are required by law to have a health certificate by the airlines regardless if they are a service dog or otherwise.hope this helps and good luck to y’all.

KMMarshall Member

Member since 09 October 2017

KMMarshallMember09 October 2017 22:40:20

That has occurred to us, but only as a last resort. We've been through he'll and he served our country, never thought it would be so difficult.

KMMarshall Member

Member since 09 October 2017

KMMarshallMember09 October 2017 22:42:03

Thank you. Never thought about this. Will check. ☺

Schuttzie Serial expat

Member since 22 April 2014

SchuttzieSerial expat10 October 2017 09:36:56

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KMMarshall, wishing you both all the best!

marathomama Member

Member since 11 December 2014

marathomamaMember10 October 2017 13:47:57

my vet is open...Dr. Harold Lund in Gardneville in Guynabo...Actually quite a few vets are open that I have seen.

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Nicole312 Member

Member since 07 February 2017

Nicole312Member11 October 2017 01:34:42

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We brought a dog back from Puerto Rico this January. We got her shots in Aguada. The appointments there were walk in only. You basically got there early, signed in at the front desk and waited a few hours for your turn. You should just find a vet office and go there very early in the morning with your dog.