We decided to adopt a puppy from SXM PAWS during our last visit there in June. The pup wasn’t quite ready to go when we left the island, so PAWS found a flight buddy for us to get him to ATL, where we met them and picked him up a week after we got home. His name is Quinn and he is just precious. The island dogs are so wonderful and SXM PAWS does a fantastic job of finding them homes. This new CDC rule is ridiculous and is going to affect PAWS badly. There just aren’t enough homes on the island. SXM has a very low rabies risk and the CDC seems to have just picked an arbitrary number. The risk of disease FROM the dogs is also very low. The danger is mostly TO the young puppies who have not yet completed all their shots yet, not to other dogs. All the puppies receive their rabies vaccine prior to traveling. So it makes no sense. By 6 months of age (rather than the current 3 months), most of the dogs will be heavier than the allowed 20 pounds. I urge everyone to sign the petition. It only takes a moment and it can help save lives. August 1 is the date the new CDC regulation goes into effect.
Quinn is doing very well in his new home here in Knoxville TN. He enjoyed his first boat ride over the 4th of July holiday and is fitting right in with our crew. I sure wish I could manage to post photos on here. I’ve never quite been able to figure it out. But trust me, he’s adorable.
Last edited by irish1223; 07/07/202402:42 PM.
Robin & Ed
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