Our team wanted to provide a clear, high-level overview of the CDC Reservation process for dogs arriving from high-risk rabies countries for all travelers. Our goal is to help you understand every step, we're offering one comprehensive downloadable PDF that brings all requirements and timelines together in a single guide in simple terms.
This PDF outlines the full preparation timeline, including pre-requisites, what must be completed 30 days to 3 months before arrival, 15–30 days before arrival, and the final 1–15 days before your dog enters the United States. It also breaks down the reservation flow for in-cabin pets, excess-baggage pets, and dogs arriving as manifest cargo.
We strongly recommend downloading and reviewing this PDF to gain a clear understanding of the CDC Reservation process before planning your pet’s arrival at The ARK at JFK. Feel free to share this amongst your friends and across social media groups.

To our valued customers: The ARK has updated its reservation system. This new system will facilitate prompt quotes and improve communications with our customers. In the short run, there may be some glitches and duplicative emails. We ask your patience during the transition for any inconvenience this may cause.
We still kindly ask that you start the reservation process at least 35 days before the intended arrival date. An email/form does not constitute a reservation.
Dogs arriving should expect ONE overnight stay before entry.