nancy brown
Hi Kaitlyn,
Wow that's a tough one. Do they automatically require returning dogs to be vaccinated and quarantined or would they accept "documentation" from Canada?
I live in Canada and many of our provinces do not require a rabies vaccine either, probably due to the low prevalence of rabies here. Maybe they would be less strict if you came from a less (rabies) risky area (i.e. Alberta)?
I can understand why Australia wants to maintain its rabies-free status but if your dogs have had vaccinations before they are likely now immune to the other diseases at least and a titer test would show the existence of antibodies. Is it possible the authorities would accept titers? Or even documentation from a vet here attesting to your dogs "up to date" status?
As for the rabies, if they accepted "proof" of vaccination upon entry back into the country, I would ensure I had that (fake, if necessary) proof.
I can understand your concern in wanting to protect the health of your dogs.
Jeeze it can be so tough to dodge the many bullets aimed at our dogs health!