# To adopt a kitty, or not?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-adopt-a-kitty-or-not/400403>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 17, 2007, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-adopt-a-kitty-or-not/400403 "2007-04-17T00:13:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-adopt-a-kitty-or-not/400403/21 "2007-04-17T19:55:26Z")

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[QUOTE=Spoons]  
It’s about as easy to take a cat into the US, for that matter.  
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Except that each time I asked someone about it, I got different answers. I didn’t want to run the risk of having to turn around at the border and drive my cat home if they wouldn’t let him in.

I’ll be getting in touch with those who are offering advice on different shelters as soon as I’ve got everything set for adopting. Thanks a bunch.

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**Author:** ![mnemosyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-adopt-a-kitty-or-not/400403/22 "2007-04-17T22:34:49Z")

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[QUOTE=Antigen]  
Except that each time I asked someone about it, I got different answers. I didn’t want to run the risk of having to turn around at the border and drive my cat home if they wouldn’t let him in.

I’ll be getting in touch with those who are offering advice on different shelters as soon as I’ve got everything set for adopting. Thanks a bunch.  
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> [@Canada Border Services](#):
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> Does my pet need a permit?
> 
> Many live animals require permits. Often animals require a health inspection in the country of origin. A domestic dog or cat travelling with the owner need only meet the rabies certification requirements.

From here: [http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/other\_sites/laws-e.html](http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/other_sites/laws-e.html)

Also,

[http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/catse.shtml](http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/catse.shtml) has a specific section on moving back to Canada and their rabies requirements. I didn’t read the whole site, but I’m sure you’ll find what you need to reassure you!

If you ever need to cross the border, bring along a print out of the relevant webpages… I can’t imagine you’d have too much trouble if you follow the information provided by Canadian Border Services itself!

Get the cat!

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