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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 23rd 2013, 7:11 am
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

If you google "Eurotunnel taxi" lots of firms pop up.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2013, 11:02 am
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

This is indeed the case - you must get the forms validated by a govt vet at Animal Health after your vet has completed them. Straightforward and costs $20.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2013, 6:57 am
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

if you fly into UK you must use cargo. If you fly into mainland europe you can take them (or at least one??) in the cabin, or fly them as "excess baggage". You might get more help from the airlines,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 11th 2013, 5:12 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Mine was different from the defra version too. I went with the locally-supplied certificate and all was good.

Good luck!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 8th 2013, 7:15 am
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

When they brought him out into the baggage area he was standing rigid, legs spread, panting and shaking. His nose was white crusted and I don't think they'd given him any water at all (the rules were...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 7th 2013, 10:43 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Aww thanks! Just to clarify, it was the flight that was the stressful bit for my dog, it will be different for every pet of course but yes, I'm very glad we kept that part to a minimum. And hopefully...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 7th 2013, 6:30 am
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Thank you! And thanks incredibly much for all your help during my preparations for the Big Trip.

Luckily one part my dog did quite learn to like after a shaky start was the trains (feeding him...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 6th 2013, 9:16 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Pooch and I made it to the UK in one piece without extraordinary problems, the trouble is my lil old brain is too tired and jetlagged to write a coherent report. So, if anyone has any questions about...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 30th 2013, 7:17 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

I popped by the airport info desk the other day and asked about the procedure - apparently at check-in you have to take your pet out and hold it while the crate goes through the scanner.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 30th 2013, 3:36 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

In that environment most cats would run - my pooch would too.

If they have to open the door of the crate they do it in a closed room. I suspect they're quite used to dealing with animals who are a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 30th 2013, 2:13 am
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

:rofl: cute!

:fingerscrossed: that mine enjoys this trip so much he'll do the same from now on. Maybe that's why he's unpacking - to make room in the suitcase for himself?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2013, 10:10 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Thank you!!!! It will be you one day :fingerscrossed:

Currently cleaning up my apartment (sniff, will miss it), chucking out crap and packing the things I didn't ship into HUGE suitcase and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2013, 3:28 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Relieved mostly! :rofl:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2013, 3:27 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

I'm using Stena, but there are others that take pets travelling without a car - google will do it. I'm hoping the ferry part works out really well as it would be a good way to enable european...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2013, 3:25 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Four at once sounds like too much for sure, especially since carriers have to follow IATA rules so are way bigger than the actual pet.

Do you know anyone who might welcome a free return flight in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2013, 4:35 am
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

So, today we did paperwork for the pooch to go from Canada to UK via the Netherlands. It went like this:

Vet gave him three huge praziquantel pills, for tapeworm, which he swallowed with relish....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 28th 2013, 9:28 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Train. The trains in France are superb, and also dog friendly.

(I still reckon the ferry's a better bet than the tunnel, more fun AND you get a proper lying-down sleep too!)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 28th 2013, 9:25 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

If anyone is getting paperwork approved by the govt vets in the VANCOUVER area, ie near YVR airport, please note that they are cleverly signed as the "Food Inspection Agency". No wonder the guy said...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 28th 2013, 9:23 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Yep, you still need a pet passport. (I JUST GOT OURS TODAY - HOORAY!!!!!)

I agree, depends on the pets and the humans involved. My dog will love it - he plays on his cute looks and gets fuss and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 28th 2013, 3:35 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

:thumbup:

Check the restrictions on numbers of pets one person can take as excess baggage - IDK if there is one.

I looked into the cost of taxis through the tunnel, forgot now but posted on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2013, 10:41 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

:rofl::rofl::rofl: picturing a bag of five wriggling chihuahuas.

With the cabin issue, it's more a question of size than weight - they have to comfortably under the seat, which isn't much room!
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2013, 10:21 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

I don't think so either.... wow they must be tiny, what are they?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2013, 3:12 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Worth considering if you are flexible - if you fly direct to UK you must fly your pets as "cargo", costing $1000s. If you fly to mainland europe first, you can take them (unless they are huge) as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2013, 2:44 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

I'm shipping my pooch from Vancouver to Netherlands and then on to UK on sunday. This is how I understand it:

YES vet de-worms and completes the certificate less than 120 hours before you are due...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 12th 2013, 9:06 pm
Replies: 403
Views: 168,313
Posted By happyglow

Re: New DEFRA Regs from January 2012

Yes. Yes you do. This amount is to cover all the treats and toys you will feel compelled to buy to assuage the guilt that comes from putting said pet on a plane.
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