burkelj

Hi, I have a 5 year old boxer dog and have looked at what I need to do to take her to Brisbane. It looks like a whole load of work. Has anyone any experience of taking pets over to Oz?
Any replies would be of great help
Thanks
Luke

sme

Loads of info on this, just use the search facility at top of page and type "pet shipping"


You can't really be thinking of leaving your doggy behind

Sleeping Beauty

i posted exactly the same thread about 3 months ago...hang on, i'll find the link......

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=381204

have a nosey at that.... if you have any questions, just ask away!!

Katsmajics other half !!!

we have got 2 lush pussy cats and we are thinking of taking them over with us.......but we have heard alot of stuff about cats getting caught or shot if they are out at night times.....they apparantly attack and kill the wildlife out there and are not very welcome.


I wouldnt want to leave them behind when we go
they are our familt too as well as our kids, but the thought of having them caged up at night times doesnt seem fair to me.
And it wouldnt be much of a life for the lil fellas either.....so we might have to leave them behind.

We will have to have good look and see what its like around the Adelaide area when it comes to cats.

The Bloke

Depends on how much you love her and if you don't take her, will she go to a good home?

Teliko21

Why is it a problem keeping them inside at night? Our cat is perfectly happy with this arrangment. After you have seen a cat who has had it's belly ripped open by a possum, you will be much happier about keeping them in at night

Jeda

Hi

Yes, bring her - unless you are happy to leave her with trusted family. I brought my cat from Bath to Perth and he was fine (currently sunning himself in our Perth backyard!). No problems at all. Yes, it takes a bit of organising and it's not cheap but would you leave your child behind? It's only 30 days in quarantine and that gives you time to get settled before your Boxer comes out. If it all sounds like too much then remember that this whole exercise of moving countries is a continous round of organising things - bringing your animals is just another part of it. Keep the lists up to date and keep organised - it will be ok.

Cheerio

Jeda

Hi

Well, it's best to keep your cats inside at night but the same goes for the UK. They are less likely to be injured in a cat fight, run over and annoy the neighbours. My UK cat, now in Perth, is inside all the time and goes out into the back garden when we are home so we can keep an eye on him. Cats get used to being inside after a while - it just takes time. Don't be put off bringing your cats to Australia. It is no different for them in UK than here. I lived 13 years in Bath (I am an Aussie, now in W. Aust) so I know both sides. Your cat does not get shot here if it is outside at night. I remember cats in UK being shot with air-rifles by nutcases. The same thing could happen here as there are nutcases all over the world, however I think your cat would be rather unlucky and the RSPCA would want to know about it. As for being ripped apart by Possums, well it is possible but so is winning the lottery.

Your cats will have the same level of danger in Australia as in the UK.

wintersgills

yea mate i moved to brisbane 03 brought my boxer dog with me she was 6 then she was fine its not a real hassle at all just a few permits blood tests etc i used pinehawks never had a problem very good company went smooth she loves it

FluffyTheCampfireSlayer

We have a 4 year old Boxer...looked into taking her extensively. Would be no problem, although cost a couple of grand!!!!!

Apparently they adjust very well to the climate and the change.....loopy as they are!!!

Good luck with whatever you decide!