Guam’s Laws & Regulations for Assistance Animals are as follows:
Acceptance
Housing
Guam follows the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), which protects ESAs, PSAs, and Service Animals when proper documentation is supplied. Property managers may request additional health/vaccination records due to territorial biosecurity regulations.
Air Travel
Guam enforces the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Only trained service dogs qualify as Service Animals for flights. ESAs follow airline pet rules. Arrivals into Guam may require enhanced airline verification and pre-clearance of veterinary documents.
Public Access
Guam follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Only trained Service Dogs — including psychiatric service dogs — must be allowed in stores, hotels, restaurants, public transportation, parks, medical facilities, and government buildings. ESAs do NOT have public-access rights.
Additional Notes
- Rabies control: Guam requires proof of vaccination and may require quarantine exceptions.
- ADA: Only task-trained dogs qualify as Service Animals.
- ACAA: Only trained Service Dogs qualify as Service Animals for air travel.
- FHA: ESAs, PSAs, and Service Animals must be accommodated in housing.
- Recognition Gear: Highly recommended for faster processing at ports of entry.
Applicable Laws
Emotional Support Animals (ESA):
Protected for housing under FHA; no public-access rights.
Psychiatric Support Animals (PSA):
Recognized as Service Animals only when fully task-trained.
Service Animals:
Recognized under ADA, ACAA, FHA, and territorial import regulations.