As of Wednesday, the government of Canada has banned the import of dogs from 100 countries that have a track record of canine rabies.
“We were able to bring him to Canada along with two other little wadis,” said Anne Hoekema, a volunteer with Extraordinary Galgos and Podencos.
As of Wednesday, the government of Canada has banned the import of dogs from 100 countries, including Oman. The reason? Those countries have a track record of canine rabies. Canine rabies was eradicated in this country decades ago through a successful vaccination program. “Some of the vaccines that they are using are not licensed for use in rabies for here in Canada,” said Walton.
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