Bringing the Pet Over (NZ)
Jul 10th 2003, 6:37 pm
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Bringing the Pet Over (NZ)
Has anyone imported their cat to NZ recently? From the UK, of course.
I've been scanning the MAF site and it seems like a long winded process. Have I got this right?
The cat needs to be microchipped.
To complete vetinary certificate A, the cat must undergo various treatments and examinations at different intervals ranging from 30 days to 4 days before departure. The vet completes that certificate.
Vetinary certificate B has to be completed by a registered vet at the port of export.
A permit must be obtained from MAF in NZ (at a not insignificant cost).
Is this right?
As the microchip ID has to be entered on the permit application, the chipping should be the first thing to be done.
How long does it take for the permit to come through? Is snail mail the only way to apply? How long is the permit valid for? I notice that it has a section for the address the cat will be staying at for the first 30 days. I guess this rules out doing this much in advance.
How can we find out which vets are authorised to complete certificate A? Can we use our normal vet?
Thanks for any help with this. I don't have my PR visa yet but just wanted to get as much sorted as possible in advance.
I've been scanning the MAF site and it seems like a long winded process. Have I got this right?
The cat needs to be microchipped.
To complete vetinary certificate A, the cat must undergo various treatments and examinations at different intervals ranging from 30 days to 4 days before departure. The vet completes that certificate.
Vetinary certificate B has to be completed by a registered vet at the port of export.
A permit must be obtained from MAF in NZ (at a not insignificant cost).
Is this right?
As the microchip ID has to be entered on the permit application, the chipping should be the first thing to be done.
How long does it take for the permit to come through? Is snail mail the only way to apply? How long is the permit valid for? I notice that it has a section for the address the cat will be staying at for the first 30 days. I guess this rules out doing this much in advance.
How can we find out which vets are authorised to complete certificate A? Can we use our normal vet?
Thanks for any help with this. I don't have my PR visa yet but just wanted to get as much sorted as possible in advance.
Jul 10th 2003, 6:53 pm
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Re: Bringing the Pet Over (NZ)
Hi Tony,
We had a quote from www.airpets.com which included a check list of everything necessary, most of which they take care of themselves.
It says on the bottom of the list to allow 4-6 weeks for Import Permit clearance.
I think everything you said is right, it does seem a lot of hassle which is why we'll probably use someone like airpets. Bit pricey though, £738 for 1 cat to Dunedin, might try others nearer the time.
Why not fill out the online quote form, they'll send you the quote & checklist.
Cheers, Gra...
We had a quote from www.airpets.com which included a check list of everything necessary, most of which they take care of themselves.
It says on the bottom of the list to allow 4-6 weeks for Import Permit clearance.
I think everything you said is right, it does seem a lot of hassle which is why we'll probably use someone like airpets. Bit pricey though, £738 for 1 cat to Dunedin, might try others nearer the time.
Why not fill out the online quote form, they'll send you the quote & checklist.
Cheers, Gra...
Jul 10th 2003, 7:07 pm
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Re: Bringing the Pet Over (NZ)
Originally posted by sofistek
Has anyone imported their cat to NZ recently? From the UK, of course.
I've been scanning the MAF site and it seems like a long winded process. Have I got this right?
The cat needs to be microchipped.
To complete vetinary certificate A, the cat must undergo various treatments and examinations at different intervals ranging from 30 days to 4 days before departure. The vet completes that certificate.
Vetinary certificate B has to be completed by a registered vet at the port of export.
A permit must be obtained from MAF in NZ (at a not insignificant cost).
Is this right?
As the microchip ID has to be entered on the permit application, the chipping should be the first thing to be done.
How long does it take for the permit to come through? Is snail mail the only way to apply? How long is the permit valid for? I notice that it has a section for the address the cat will be staying at for the first 30 days. I guess this rules out doing this much in advance.
How can we find out which vets are authorised to complete certificate A? Can we use our normal vet?
Thanks for any help with this. I don't have my PR visa yet but just wanted to get as much sorted as possible in advance.
Has anyone imported their cat to NZ recently? From the UK, of course.
I've been scanning the MAF site and it seems like a long winded process. Have I got this right?
The cat needs to be microchipped.
To complete vetinary certificate A, the cat must undergo various treatments and examinations at different intervals ranging from 30 days to 4 days before departure. The vet completes that certificate.
Vetinary certificate B has to be completed by a registered vet at the port of export.
A permit must be obtained from MAF in NZ (at a not insignificant cost).
Is this right?
As the microchip ID has to be entered on the permit application, the chipping should be the first thing to be done.
How long does it take for the permit to come through? Is snail mail the only way to apply? How long is the permit valid for? I notice that it has a section for the address the cat will be staying at for the first 30 days. I guess this rules out doing this much in advance.
How can we find out which vets are authorised to complete certificate A? Can we use our normal vet?
Thanks for any help with this. I don't have my PR visa yet but just wanted to get as much sorted as possible in advance.
We are going with Golden Arrow Shippers. (Recommended on this site) Lydbury North
Shropshire
Telephone 01 588 680 240
First thing you need to do is get the dog microchipped. Vet does it for about £20
Vaccinations have to be up to date.
If you ring Golden Arrow shippers, he was very very helpful, and they do most of the work for you.
28 days before they leave, they have a blood test.
When they go to the Shippers they will worm and de flee etc.
If you aren't sure of anything, PM me and if I can help, I will.
Whisky
Jul 10th 2003, 7:38 pm
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Re: Bringing the Pet Over (NZ)
Originally posted by whisky
Its not as difficult as it first looks.
We are going with Golden Arrow Shippers. (Recommended on this site) Lydbury North
Shropshire
Telephone 01 588 680 240
First thing you need to do is get the dog microchipped. Vet does it for about £20
Vaccinations have to be up to date.
If you ring Golden Arrow shippers, he was very very helpful, and they do most of the work for you.
28 days before they leave, they have a blood test.
When they go to the Shippers they will worm and de flee etc.
If you aren't sure of anything, PM me and if I can help, I will.
Whisky
Its not as difficult as it first looks.
We are going with Golden Arrow Shippers. (Recommended on this site) Lydbury North
Shropshire
Telephone 01 588 680 240
First thing you need to do is get the dog microchipped. Vet does it for about £20
Vaccinations have to be up to date.
If you ring Golden Arrow shippers, he was very very helpful, and they do most of the work for you.
28 days before they leave, they have a blood test.
When they go to the Shippers they will worm and de flee etc.
If you aren't sure of anything, PM me and if I can help, I will.
Whisky
But the first thing is to have the cat chipped. That should be fun.
Jul 10th 2003, 7:46 pm
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we brought our sheep dog over and it was quite easy really,if a little expensive....$5000nz$.It did mean not been able to stop off on route over as it was the maximum time the dog could be caged,27 hours.Also,when we got off the airplane at Auckland and collected him(he didnt need quarenteen because of the pet passport scheme) we got into trouble with the police for having a dog on the airport grounds...bizzare!
good luck
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Jul 10th 2003, 8:05 pm
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Originally posted by deedee
we brought our sheep dog over and it was quite easy really,if a little expensive....
we brought our sheep dog over and it was quite easy really,if a little expensive....
can I just change the subject briefly? Ta! I've noticed someone post on another site who's looking for food & accomodation for a few months in Queenstown. She's willing to do any kind of work in exchange, farming, driving, shopping(!), perhaps she could even trim yer tussocks!
Anyway, let me know if you need a helper...
Gra..
Jul 13th 2003, 11:41 pm
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Re: Bringing the Pet Over (NZ)
[QUOTE]Originally posted by sofistek We moved our cat to Auckland 2 years ago with Golden Arrow - Very helpfull and made it all very easy for us - even picking up the cat for us and taking her to the airport.
I would recommend them without hesitation, and the cat had no ill effects from the journey, didn't stop purring for a month and just loves her life in NZ with all the trees to climb and wildlife to catch !
I would recommend them without hesitation, and the cat had no ill effects from the journey, didn't stop purring for a month and just loves her life in NZ with all the trees to climb and wildlife to catch !
Jul 14th 2003, 10:33 am
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Re: Bringing the Pet Over (NZ)
Originally posted by xpat19
We moved our cat to Auckland 2 years ago with Golden Arrow - Very helpfull and made it all very easy for us - even picking up the cat for us and taking her to the airport.
I would recommend them without hesitation, and the cat had no ill effects from the journey, didn't stop purring for a month and just loves her life in NZ with all the trees to climb and wildlife to catch !
We moved our cat to Auckland 2 years ago with Golden Arrow - Very helpfull and made it all very easy for us - even picking up the cat for us and taking her to the airport.
I would recommend them without hesitation, and the cat had no ill effects from the journey, didn't stop purring for a month and just loves her life in NZ with all the trees to climb and wildlife to catch !
