Sherlock Holmes

Hello All,

I'm thinking of returning to the UK and I wonder if anyone can tell me if they (both Aus and Brit officials) will let me take my pet kangaroo with me?

Details are always important so: His name is Leroy. He is a 7ft tall Eastern Grey and hasn't been desexed, although he is microchipped.

He hasn't killed anyone yet but he does give you a certain look from time to time.

He would probably fit in a crate suitable for an Irish Wolfhound.

Anyone any experience with this sort of thing? ALL answers will be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

AB.

Kelli28

Indeed you can have a pet Kangaroo. However you will need a licence for the UK http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle2592465.ece

I'm sure Leroy will love the UK Kangaroo parks all that green grass to nibble yum yum

Pollyana

Make sure you find accommodation that allows him to live with you. Many English homes are rather small for such a large pet.

Sherlock Holmes

Thank you for taking the trouble to reply. Unfortunately, the link you provided doesn't work for me.

Sherlock Holmes

I'll bear that in mind, thank you Polly. Do you think a mid terrace back yard would do? And what about a vet? Do you know of any that could help me with Leroy in the UK?

Pollyana

We used to have a good one for our cat in Brighton, he had quite a big surgery so he might be able to cope. I lived in a Victorian mid-terrace, the yard was certainly big enough but you might need a higher fence.

Sherlock Holmes

Thanks again Pol, you are a star. I wonder which estate agent to use that will have high back fences on the list.

Amazulu

A visit to a taxidermist would solve all your problems.
You would get some good eating too.

Pollyana

Bit unfair though, Leroy might be looking forward to the move

pproehann

In a serious note, a word of caution your Kangaroo lovely as he seems may not fair well outside of Aus. Please see http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/62949-t...caped-kanagroo

I think he must have mentioned the war and distressed himself.

mohogony

What about the cold English winters, how will it cope?

Bermudashorts

You should start to think about your pet passport NOW! Otherwise it is six months quarantine and I have heard the kangaroo enclosures get booked out well in advance.

Pollyana

Heard of central heating? He'll just stay indoors and be warm as toast

Kelli28

Tuff luck
I thought you would be living in one of those 60's style tower block buildings Leroy would do well bouncing up all those stairs with the Indian takeaway

Pollyana

Plenty of exercise!!!

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