Pet Quaratine
May 15th 2003, 5:57 pm
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Pet Quaratine
We need to bring a labrador to Oz (Perth). How long will the pooch have to stay in quaratine in Oz, and how long will the pooch have to stay in UK, quarantine if we bring the bugger back to the UK?? (I just know this is gonna cost !!!)
May 15th 2003, 6:05 pm
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Re: Pet Quaratine
Originally posted by marklandmed
We need to bring a labrador to Oz (Perth). How long will the pooch have to stay in quaratine in Oz, and how long will the pooch have to stay in UK, quarantine if we bring the bugger back to the UK?? (I just know this is gonna cost !!!)
We need to bring a labrador to Oz (Perth). How long will the pooch have to stay in quaratine in Oz, and how long will the pooch have to stay in UK, quarantine if we bring the bugger back to the UK?? (I just know this is gonna cost !!!)
I am taking two cats to Perth. As far as I know they must have their rabies shots at least one month before testing to apply for the permit to import. Their shots must also be valid for the entire time they are in quarantine otherwise if they have to be re-vaccinated then guess who pays? If all this is done correctly then the minimum stay in quarantine is 30 days, if not then up to a maximum of 120 days (I think). Check out the official quarantine website at www.aqis.gov.au. You can download a complete guide for step by step preparation of your pet plus all the relevant forms. I tried to arrange to ship my cats myself but was told that you need to use a licensed shipper which I must admit I feel happier about as I would to have slipped up on one of the forms and end up having my precious babies destroyed on arrival or going AWOL somewhere!
Good luck and it ain't cheap!
Wannaby Wallaby
May 15th 2003, 8:11 pm
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Isn't it cheaper to take the Buttsniffer option, coupla quid?
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May 15th 2003, 8:16 pm
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We are taking our mutt for some reason? She will have to stay locked up for 30 days - does not even get a walk!!! Poor thing.
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May 15th 2003, 9:01 pm
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Some useful links at www.movingdownunder.co.uk/files/pets.php
Information on Id tagging, import and animal welfare.
Information on Id tagging, import and animal welfare.
May 15th 2003, 9:50 pm
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Hi,
we're taking our dog too. having golden arrow shippers to help us....01 588 680 240
your dog doesnt need rabies vaccine if travelling from the uk. she will need a microchip (look on the aqis website to find out which kind of microchip is needed) and updating with certain vaccines. she will then need a blood test 28 days prior to shipping.
golden arrow seem really good and have been doing this for years. we just get the jabs, microchip and blood test when they tell us to!! we will meet them at the airport..they take her to their kennels get her wormed, dea flead (not that she has any ofcours!!)etc then ship her off.They arrange the import permit and everything!
i know i could probably do it myself cheaper but this way you know that everything will be right!
the quarantine as others say is 30 nights when going out to oz but i dunno how long the other way!
good luck
we're taking our dog too. having golden arrow shippers to help us....01 588 680 240
your dog doesnt need rabies vaccine if travelling from the uk. she will need a microchip (look on the aqis website to find out which kind of microchip is needed) and updating with certain vaccines. she will then need a blood test 28 days prior to shipping.
golden arrow seem really good and have been doing this for years. we just get the jabs, microchip and blood test when they tell us to!! we will meet them at the airport..they take her to their kennels get her wormed, dea flead (not that she has any ofcours!!)etc then ship her off.They arrange the import permit and everything!
i know i could probably do it myself cheaper but this way you know that everything will be right!
the quarantine as others say is 30 nights when going out to oz but i dunno how long the other way!
good luck
May 15th 2003, 11:06 pm
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she will need a microchip (look on the aqis website to find out which kind of microchip is needed)
Do golden arrow shippers have a website ? if so what is it and I will get it added to the site above.
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May 15th 2003, 11:31 pm
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Hi
We are taking two cats to Perth with us. I found this company's website really helpful. Any questions you have they are happy to answer on the phone and will send you extra info if you like.
www.parair.co.uk
Good luck
Jayne
We are taking two cats to Perth with us. I found this company's website really helpful. Any questions you have they are happy to answer on the phone and will send you extra info if you like.
www.parair.co.uk
Good luck
Jayne
May 16th 2003, 6:55 am
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Re: Pet Quaratine
Originally posted by marklandmed
We need to bring a labrador to Oz (Perth). How long will the pooch have to stay in quaratine in Oz, and how long will the pooch have to stay in UK, quarantine if we bring the bugger back to the UK?? (I just know this is gonna cost !!!)
We need to bring a labrador to Oz (Perth). How long will the pooch have to stay in quaratine in Oz, and how long will the pooch have to stay in UK, quarantine if we bring the bugger back to the UK?? (I just know this is gonna cost !!!)
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May 16th 2003, 7:44 am
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no karawara i dont think that they have a website...
the cost for a jack russell though is..
including import license, vet fees, worming, dea fleaing, flight, container, all the paper work etc £871.00..then you have $720.00 for the quarantine in oz!
i personally think that my dog is worth it..hubby thinks its a bit steep though!!:scared: :scared:
the cost for a jack russell though is..
including import license, vet fees, worming, dea fleaing, flight, container, all the paper work etc £871.00..then you have $720.00 for the quarantine in oz!
i personally think that my dog is worth it..hubby thinks its a bit steep though!!:scared: :scared:
May 16th 2003, 1:13 pm
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including import license, vet fees, worming, dea fleaing, flight, container, all the paper work etc £871.00..then you have $720.00 for the quarantine in oz!
May 16th 2003, 4:41 pm
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Originally posted by karawara88
Bloody hell, I would think twice about taking my wife at that price.
Bloody hell, I would think twice about taking my wife at that price.
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May 17th 2003, 4:17 am
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Some good news (well, for you anyway Don....perhaps not so for your wife!) shopping in NZ is a pretty disapointing affair - not many decent shops, lack of choice in the few good shops there are. Prepare to pay through the nose for clothes with labels & electrical goods. I don't even bother shopping for luxury stuff in NZ & tend to buy it either back in the UK or in Melbourne (fantastic for clothes) or Sydney.
We've got The Warehouse & K-Mart over here though (which makes Argos look like Harrods!!) & Woolworths is considered the NZ equivalent of Sainsburys for food!!!
Russ
(mouth watering at the thought of Sainsburys Pork Pies.....they taste vile over here)
We've got The Warehouse & K-Mart over here though (which makes Argos look like Harrods!!) & Woolworths is considered the NZ equivalent of Sainsburys for food!!!
Russ
(mouth watering at the thought of Sainsburys Pork Pies.....they taste vile over here)
May 17th 2003, 6:16 pm
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There is a dog crate (airline approved) for sale on the Marketplace forum
May 18th 2003, 8:42 pm
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Re: Pet Quaratine
Originally posted by marklandmed
We need to bring a labrador to Oz (Perth). How long will the pooch have to stay in quaratine in Oz, and how long will the pooch have to stay in UK, quarantine if we bring the bugger back to the UK?? (I just know this is gonna cost !!!)
We need to bring a labrador to Oz (Perth). How long will the pooch have to stay in quaratine in Oz, and how long will the pooch have to stay in UK, quarantine if we bring the bugger back to the UK?? (I just know this is gonna cost !!!)
Hi,
We are also using Golden Arrow Shippers to take our dog to Melbourne, she goes 7 days before ourselves. You can take your dog for a walk while in quarantine ( as long as within the quarantine station,) and you can visit within the opening hours.
I would suggest looking at the quarantine station on the net, you can get an idea from that.
As for bringing back to the UK , quarantine here is 6 months - to get round this take out a Pet Passport. Your vet will be able to advise of form filling etc.
Hope this helps.
Karen & Brendan