Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
Jun 22nd 2017, 4:50 pm
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Re: Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
Since 6 April 2016 UK dog owners must ensure their dog is microchipped and their details are kept up to date.
A chip is required for an EU pet passport. Obtaining an EU pet passport before leaving the EU will make return simpler provided the rabies vaccination done in the EU is still valid (up to 3 years).
A microchip will be required in any case if returning to the EU. If the microchip is done in the EU you can be confident that it complies to ISO standards and can be read in the EU if the pet returns.
I experienced no problem having a microchip fitted in the UK read by a US vet.
A chip is required for an EU pet passport. Obtaining an EU pet passport before leaving the EU will make return simpler provided the rabies vaccination done in the EU is still valid (up to 3 years).
A microchip will be required in any case if returning to the EU. If the microchip is done in the EU you can be confident that it complies to ISO standards and can be read in the EU if the pet returns.
I experienced no problem having a microchip fitted in the UK read by a US vet.
It is fantastic that it now appears to be easier to return with your pet to the UK. The moving back to the UK part of the forum seemed to have loads of unhappy owners - the costs involved were a bit steep too.
Last edited by petitefrancaise; Jun 22nd 2017 at 4:57 pm.
Jun 22nd 2017, 5:22 pm
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Re: Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
Besides the advice you have received about getting your dog to the US, note that once here your pet must be on monthly heartworm protection and have the annual shot against Lyme Disease -- both very real threats in this country.
Jun 22nd 2017, 5:29 pm
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Jun 22nd 2017, 6:24 pm
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Re: Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
All the import requirements for Florida can be found on the following page and by clicking on the appropriate links.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet...l-dogs-into-us
please note that airlines have their own policies and should be consulted before booking air travel for either the dog or for you.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet...l-dogs-into-us
please note that airlines have their own policies and should be consulted before booking air travel for either the dog or for you.
Jun 22nd 2017, 8:15 pm
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Re: Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
Jun 22nd 2017, 8:50 pm
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Re: Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
My good friend, whose OH was my vet, moved to Boulder to semi retire a few years ago and I understand that Lyme is not considered to be a threat there -- though I hear some people who believe they have contracted it are disputing that. If you have mosquitos, your pet should be protected against heart worm -- so obviously a must for FL! I am pretty sure the entire eastern seaboard needs Lyme protection these days.
Jun 22nd 2017, 9:01 pm
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Down in Boulder I would do Heartworm, was hoping to be in Boulder today, did not happen.
Jun 25th 2017, 6:10 pm
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Re: Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
Thank you for all the replies.
Has anyone traveled with a staffie? We cant seem to find any airline that accepts them?
Has anyone traveled with a staffie? We cant seem to find any airline that accepts them?
Jun 25th 2017, 6:15 pm
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Re: Moving DOG to Florida from the UK -
BTW Per your original post, re relocating to Florida, if you have a Staffordshire bull terrier you may find it very difficult to rent a home because it is likely that your dog is classified as "pit bull like", and many insurers prohibit liability coverage for a tenant with such a dog, so landlords are commonly unable to rent to the owners of such dogs.
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Jun 25th 2017, 6:22 pm
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Jun 25th 2017, 6:35 pm
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Your problem is with the landlord and the insurers - if the insurer says "no", or the landlord thinks the insurer will say "no", then they won't rent to you. Full stop. .... You may find some landlords who will rent to you, perhaps ignoring their insurer, or not even realizing the problem, but anything less than "full disclosure" by you before you sign a lease, meaning "we have a Staffordshire bull terrier, he is related to/ looks similar to a pit bull, is that a problem?" will leave you at risk of being told to get rid of your dog or move out at short notice when the landlord discovers his liability insurance is void.
