North America
Pet travel to New York
JFK and EWR door-to-door service with in-cabin arrangements.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Current rabies vaccination certificate
- 2
Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
- 3
APHIS endorsement for international origin
- 4
Airline-specific carrier size compliance
These are the official entry rules for United States.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for United States.
JFK's USDA-APHIS border post at Terminal 4 handles all international pet arrivals. We pre-notify and coordinate to guarantee same-day clearance.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle New York.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for New York.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into New York.
JFK's USDA-APHIS border post at Terminal 4 handles all international pet arrivals. We pre-notify and coordinate to guarantee same-day clearance. EWR (Newark) and LGA serve domestic and select international routes with APHIS oversight.
Entry Airports
At a glance
Lead time
5–14 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in New York.
The Sherry Netherland
The Sherry Netherland allows 2 pets of any size for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome, and four-legged guests may be left in rooms unattended.
East Village Townhouse
This property is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
The Inn at Irving Place
The Inn at Irving Place welcomes dogs up to 15 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night. However, dogs are only permitted in two Superior Queen
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in New York.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in New York. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating New York with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Dogs must be in a carrier to ride the NYC Subway — the rule is size-flexible in practice. Taxis and rideshare accept dogs at driver's discretion; we book pet-confirmed drivers.
Private Cars
Our NYC black car network (all breeds accepted) operates 24/7. Flat-rate transfers from JFK and EWR with pet-confirmed SUVs available for same-day booking.
On Foot
Manhattan's grid makes it supremely navigable. We map the off-lead hours in Central Park (before 9am and after 9pm) and the quietest cross-borough routes.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
New York, with your dog.
Sirius Dog Run
The Sirius Dog Run, located in Battery Park City's Kowsky Plaza, is a great destination for Fido. This small but beautiful fenced park in New York,
385 S End Ave, New York, NY, US, 10280
Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is New York City's only legal surfing beach, making it a top attraction in Queens, NY. Fido doesn't need a surfboard to enjoy a day in
Beach 3 St to Beach 153 St, New York, NY, US, 11693
Central Park
No trip to New York, NY, with your dog, would be complete without a stroll through the dog-friendly Central Park. Pets must remain on-leash in the
59th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY, US, 10022
Rock Star Crystals
Rock Star Crystals is a rock shop and crystal store in New York City, NY that allows leashed dogs. It is also a gemstone metaphysical shop that specializes
146 W 26th St, New York, NY, US, 10001
Z-Travel & Leisure Tours
If you want to learn more about NYC, take a dog-friendly tour with Art and Susan Zuckerman of Z-Travel and Leisure Tours. They offer 80 different types
5th Ave & 105th St, New York, NY, US, 10021
Paws en Route
Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in New York.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in New York. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
The Smile
NoHo
Sidewalk café area welcomes leashed dogs; staff reliably accommodating.
Casual
Shake Shack Madison Square Park
Flatiron
Outdoor tables alongside the park — dogs are a fixture.
Market
Smorgasburg Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Massive outdoor food market on the Williamsburg waterfront; dogs encouraged.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Premium Pet Boutique
Canine Styles
830 Lexington Ave, New York NY 10065
Manhattan's original premium pet boutique; carries Acana, Orijen, and prescription diets.
Big Box
Petco Union Square
860 Broadway, New York NY 10003
Full prescription diet range; Banfield vet on-site for health cert consultations.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
BluePearl Pet Hospital NYC
Export Clinic
ASPCA Animal Hospital
Boarding & Daycare
NYC Pet Hotel & Spa
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to New York.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for New York: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for New York and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about New York.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
