

Revise the New CDC Guidelines on Importing Vaccinated Service Dogs


Revise the New CDC Guidelines on Importing Vaccinated Service Dogs
The Issue
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently implemented guidelines which took effect on August 1, 2024, affecting the importation of service dogs and domestic animals having a vaccine history into the U.S. While the intention may be to make our country safer, these guidelines have unintended consequences that are negatively impacting both disabled persons and animals. Vital support for persons with disabilities are increasingly falling under the jurisdiction of a private for-profit company, who are authorized to enforce the policy without proper oversight. The policy allows this company to charge exorbitantly for services, placing an undue financial burden on disabled individuals, who often already navigate additional costs related to their care. The policy further exposes animals to unnecessary health risks through mandated revaccination, which can have detrimental impacts on the health of these service animals. It is urgent that the CDC revisits these guidelines to strike a balance between public safety and the necessity of providing reasonable solutions to those who rely on service animals. Therefore, we advocate for revising these new CDC guidelines to protect the rights of disabled persons and prevent exploitation of the animals who support them, fostering a just and inclusive society. Act now: sign this petition, together we can bring a positive change.

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The Issue
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently implemented guidelines which took effect on August 1, 2024, affecting the importation of service dogs and domestic animals having a vaccine history into the U.S. While the intention may be to make our country safer, these guidelines have unintended consequences that are negatively impacting both disabled persons and animals. Vital support for persons with disabilities are increasingly falling under the jurisdiction of a private for-profit company, who are authorized to enforce the policy without proper oversight. The policy allows this company to charge exorbitantly for services, placing an undue financial burden on disabled individuals, who often already navigate additional costs related to their care. The policy further exposes animals to unnecessary health risks through mandated revaccination, which can have detrimental impacts on the health of these service animals. It is urgent that the CDC revisits these guidelines to strike a balance between public safety and the necessity of providing reasonable solutions to those who rely on service animals. Therefore, we advocate for revising these new CDC guidelines to protect the rights of disabled persons and prevent exploitation of the animals who support them, fostering a just and inclusive society. Act now: sign this petition, together we can bring a positive change.

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Petition created on January 3, 2025