Selkirk Rex
& Devon RexKittens for the USA
Coast to coast Across the U.S.
From our cattery in Canada — every step of the journey, explained
The United States are our neighbours, and cats cross the border under simple rules. There is no federal import permit for a pet cat, no rabies antibody test and no waiting period — with one exception, Hawaii. What really matters is the rules of your own state, and those of the airline.
We have been breeding purebred cats since 2009 in Canada. This page explains how a kitten from our cattery reaches its new home in the United States: what the rules require, in what order, and how long it really takes. These rules apply to every cat, whatever the breed: they are the same for our Selkirk Rex and our Devon Rex kittens. See our kittens.
The rules at a glance
The USDA sets no animal-health requirement for a pet cat, and the CDC does not require proof of rabies vaccination for cats
The usual departure age from our cattery — the same as for families in Canada
Each state sets its own entry rules: yours are checked before every departure
Hawaii, free of rabies, requires two vaccines and a blood test before arrival
The journey, step by step
Six steps, from the reservation to your arrival airport.
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Reservation, in Canada
Your adoption is concluded directly with our cattery, under a written contract, exactly as for every family. How our priority list works.
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Microchip in your name
An EIDAP microchip, implanted before any vaccination and registered in your name. Your kitten travels as your own pet.
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Vaccinations
Core vaccines up to date and recorded in the health booklet. The rabies vaccine follows the requirements of your destination state and of the airline — even though the federal government does not require it for cats.
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Health certificate
Issued by our veterinarian within the timeframe required by your state and by the airline. Before leaving, every kitten is examined twice by our veterinarian.
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Flight
By cargo or with a flight nanny, depending on the route, arranged with our IPATA-certified shipping agent. The date takes the season into account: in the hottest and coldest months, airlines may restrict the transport of animals.
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Entry & arrival
At the U.S. port of entry, cats may be inspected, and an animal showing signs of disease can be refused entry — one more reason for the two veterinary examinations before departure. You collect your kitten at the arrival terminal.
When does a kitten leave for the United States?
At the same age as for families here: between 14 and 16 weeks, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, spayed or neutered, and DNA tested. No blood test, no extra months of waiting.
Hawaii is the exception. Two rabies vaccinations, a rabies antibody test and a waiting period are required before arrival; according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, a kitten is about six months old by the time preparations are complete. Until then, your kitten stays with us — and you can watch it on our 24/7 live camera.
Why American families choose us
Breeding since 2009
Selkirk Rex and Devon Rex, bred in Canada. Our cats and pedigrees are registered with TICA (The International Cat Association) and CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association).
Certified cattery
MAPAQ permit and ANIMA-Québec certification. Our certification is active, and our audits are up to date. What this means.
Health, verified
Kittens individually DNA tested for over 200 genetic diseases and traits; breeding cats checked every year by echocardiogram, by a veterinary cardiologist. Our health program.
Written guarantees
Two-year congenital and hereditary health guarantee (see contract for details), and a lifetime guarantee against PKD1.
Shipping done right
An IPATA-certified shipping agent, and commercial import and export licences held by the cattery.
24/7 live camera
Watch your future kitten in real time from our cattery, any time of day or night.
- Requirements change without notice. Every departure is revalidated with your destination state and with the airline, whatever this page says.
- Every adoption is concluded directly with us, under a written contract. We do not sell through classified websites or intermediaries.
- Outside the United States? See our guide for the UAE, or shipping worldwide.
The rules on this page are taken from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (APHIS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. State rules vary and are checked for each family. Last checked: September 2026.