CDC Animal Care Facility Reservations

This reservation request form is only for foreign vaccinated dogs from high-risk rabies countries traveling to JFK Airport in New York. Submitting a form does guarantee a reservation. A reservation is not complete without written reservation confirmation from our facility.

NOTE: We require at least 21 days notice for all Animal Care Facility (ACF) reservation requests.*

In-Cabin: Your dog flies with you inside the plane — usually under the seat in a carrier.
Excess Baggage: Your dog flies on the same plane as you or under a flight ticket, but in the cargo hold of the plane (a temperature-controlled area for animals).

Manifest Cargo: Your dog flies as official cargo, airline treats your dog's travel as a freight shipment.

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The ARK at JFK

78A N. Boundary Road, John F. Kennedy Int. Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430

For Those Making a CDC Reservation Request

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.

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CDC Animal Care Facility Reservations

This reservation request form is only for foreign vaccinated dogs from high-risk rabies countries traveling to JFK Airport in New York. Submitting a form does guarantee a reservation. A reservation is not complete without written reservation confirmation from our facility.

*NOTE: We require at least 21 days notice for all Animal Care Facility (ACF) reservation requests.

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NOTE: We require at least 21 days notice for all Animal Care Facility (ACF) reservation requests.*