CDC's temporary import ban on dogs affects local rescues "Millions of dogs are going to die now. All these dogs we were helping, who is going to help them now?" asks Amanda Jo founder of Bunny’s Buddies dog rescue. Author: Ariana Cohen Updated: 5:44 PM PDT July 22, 2021 SAN DIEGO — The Center for Disease Control issued a suspension on allowing dogs up for adoption to be shipped to the United States from other countries. "With this ban, now no one can help and it's devastating," said Amanda Jo, founder of Bunny’s Buddies, a San Diego dog rescue. She said the CDC's temporary suspension is a shock.