Q. Are pets allowed in base housing?
Yes, however Okinawa has a Joint Service Pet Policy for the ownership and control of pets in all Military Family Housing (MFH) areas. Certain dog breeds are prohibited in all MFH (i.e., Pit Bull/Bull Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Chow, Canid-Wolf Hybrids, etc.). Exotic animals such as, but not limited to, reptiles, rodents (other than hamsters and guinea pigs), ferrets, hedgehogs, skunks, rats, raccoons, squirrels, potbellied pigs, monkeys, arachnids, or any farm animals are not permitted in government housing.
Q. Will there be a pet friendly home available upon my arrival?
We cannot guarantee that a pet friendly unit will be available when you arrive.
Q. Will I be assigned a pet friendly home?
A. Yes if available. If not, available you will be offered the next available home.
Q. Can I wait for a pet friendly home to become available?
A. If you elect to bring your pet and wait for pet friendly unit, your TLA entitlement may be terminated.
Q. What types of homes are pet friendly?
A. Multiplex Units: Authorized up to two dogs and/or cats--no more than two total per unit including pet sitting, (Tower units can accommodate cats on each floor: First three floors will accommodate dogs)
Q. Can I decline homes if my pet is not accommodated?
A. No.
Q. How many pets am I allowed to have in on base housing?
A. Authorized up to two dogs and/or cats no more than two, total.
Q. What is the policy on aggressive breeds?
A. Aggressive Breeds are not permitted in on-base housing. “aggressive” or “potentially aggressive” breeds of dogs are defined as a Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Bull Terrier or English Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Chow, and wolf hybrids.
Q. Are exotic animals permitted in on base housing?
A. Exotic animals such as, but not limited to, are not permitted in on base housing reptiles, rodents (other than hamsters and guinea pigs), ferrets, hedgehogs, skunks, rats, raccoons, squirrels, potbellied pigs, monkeys, arachnids, or any farm animal.
Q. How do I go about quarantining my pets?
A. Pets can be quarantined in on base lodging and in on base housing.
Q. What can I do if I cannot quarantine my pet on base?
A. You can opt to kennel your pet. The expense of kenneling a pet on-post for the quarantine period can be EXTREMELY high. (minimum $25 per day). Karing Kennels Boarding Facility is most common. DSN: 966-7593
JP Cell: 0363-868-2263 USA: 512-672-7593