“The new CDC requirements for dogs traveling across the Canadian border must be delayed. Folks have been bringing their dogs across the border without incident for decades and there is no need for such harsh restrictions. This will directly impact the day travelers, campers, second homeowners and those with familial ties to the North Country and the many Canadians who visit our region who wish to bring their dogs with them as well as locals who cross the border with their dogs. The restrictions are set to be enacted on August 1, yet there has been no preparation or outreach to help people navigate these rules. It is imperative that the CDC delays these requirements to get more feedback from professionals and to allow to prepare and ease such restrictions.”