Trusted CDC-compliant pet import and travel care at LAX. Compassionate handling, real-time updates, and stress-free reunions for families worldwide.
Watch your best friend settle in from anywhere in the world. Live HD cameras, instant status alerts, climate sensors, and GPS-tracked transport keep you connected through every moment of their journey.
Importing a pet to the U.S. has more paperwork than most families expect. We handle the regulatory side so you can focus on the reunion.
All dogs entering the U.S. need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, valid rabies vaccination (or serology titer), and microchip. We pre-screen your paperwork before arrival.
USDA-endorsed health certificates and any state-specific requirements are reviewed on intake. We coordinate directly with your origin-country veterinarian when needed.
As a U.S. Customs bonded facility minutes from LAX, we accept transfers directly from the airline, clear CBP on your pet's behalf, and release to you the same day.
Requirements vary by origin country and species. Call us for a personalized checklist.
"Bark with me — I'll walk you through it."
Hi, I'm Rue. I've been through this more times than I can count on my paws. Here's exactly what happens when a good dog flies into the U.S. — in my own words.
Before I even sniff the airport, my humans file my CDC Dog Import Form online. I need a microchip (mine's ISO-compatible, very fancy), a valid rabies vaccination, and — if I'm coming from a high-risk country — a rabies serology titer from an approved lab. Rue's team double-checks every form so I don't get turned away at the gate.
I travel in an IATA-approved crate with my name on it. When my flight touches down at LAX, the Rue's handlers are already at the cargo terminal waiting. They show CBP my CDC receipt, my USDA-endorsed health certificate, and my reservation. I get to stretch my legs and have some water while the grown-ups do the paperwork.
Because Rue's is a U.S. Customs bonded facility, I skip the long airport queues and get transferred straight to their kennel a few minutes from LAX. CBP and CDC do their inspection on-site. If anything's missing, the team fixes it — they've seen every edge case from sixty-plus countries.
Most days I'm released the same afternoon I land. My family gets photo updates the whole time so they know I'm calm, fed, and tail-wagging. Then it's a short ride home, a big hug, and a very long nap. Ten out of ten — would import myself again.
Rue is a very good boy. He is not a licensed veterinarian. Requirements vary by country — call us for your pet's checklist.
Rue's Kennels was founded by pet owners who knew firsthand how stressful international travel can be — for the family and the animal. We started with one mission: make the LAX arrival the easiest part of the journey.
Today we're a CDC-licensed, USDA-registered, U.S. Customs bonded facility located minutes from the LAX cargo terminals. Our handlers are on-site around the clock, and every suite is climate-controlled, individually monitored, and cleaned to veterinary standards.
When your pet lands, we're already at the airline. We handle the paperwork, the inspection, and the transport — and you get photos and updates the whole way home.
A few of the families who've trusted us with their best friends.
"We flew our golden from Sydney and the whole CDC process felt impossible. Rue's team handled every form, met the plane, and Bella was home with us by dinner. I cried."
"The live camera and updates kept our kids calm during the layover. We watched our cat get her dinner while we were still in the air. Unreal service."
"I work in animal welfare and I'm picky. Rue's is the cleanest, most attentive facility I've used at any U.S. port of entry. Their handlers actually love what they do."
Pets land at every hour. So do we. Call or text anytime — we'll confirm your pet's flight, prep paperwork, and walk you through the reunion.
