More recent stories of dog importation in the news:

• A horrifying and heartbreaking story out of Canada: 500 puppies on a Ukrainian flight, many extremely sick and dehydrated, 38 of them dead in their crates. Whether you’ve been following the problems associated with irresponsible dog importation schemes for decades or just became aware of the dangers in recent times, this article does an exceptional job covering the range of issues involved.
• If you thought concerns about importation only covered illnesses and behavioral issues affecting pets and pet owners, think again: Why Cattlemen Should Care About Dog Import Legislation. For stockmen who wonder what mass dog importation has to do with them, this is a must-read article.

The mass importation of unvetted dogs into the U.S. from foreign countries is both a health and humane nightmare.

The Covid-19 virus has brought into sharper relief the care that must be taken to avoid spreading communicable illnesses and parasites. Whether it is brucellosis, rabies, leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, canine flu, or tick-borne illnesses, these are all preventable illnesses, but only when common-sense and proper vetting are applied.