Pet to the UK
Feb 18th 2007, 9:58 am
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Pet to the UK
Hi,
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
Feb 18th 2007, 10:09 am
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Re: Pet to the UK
Hi,
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
Feb 18th 2007, 10:21 am
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Re: Pet to the UK
Hi,
No, I'm off to a new place in the middle east to carry on my work. The cat's going back because the country is not part of the pets passport scheme - I don't like the idea of 6 month quarantine, so off he goes. Tomorrow morning 4am at Emirates Sky Cargo. Sad really.
Geoff
No, I'm off to a new place in the middle east to carry on my work. The cat's going back because the country is not part of the pets passport scheme - I don't like the idea of 6 month quarantine, so off he goes. Tomorrow morning 4am at Emirates Sky Cargo. Sad really.
Geoff
Feb 18th 2007, 10:42 am
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Re: Pet to the UK
Hi,
No, I'm off to a new place in the middle east to carry on my work. The cat's going back because the country is not part of the pets passport scheme - I don't like the idea of 6 month quarantine, so off he goes. Tomorrow morning 4am at Emirates Sky Cargo. Sad really.
Geoff
No, I'm off to a new place in the middle east to carry on my work. The cat's going back because the country is not part of the pets passport scheme - I don't like the idea of 6 month quarantine, so off he goes. Tomorrow morning 4am at Emirates Sky Cargo. Sad really.
Geoff
Best of luck for your new venture
rgds
JD
Feb 18th 2007, 11:34 am
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Re: Pet to the UK
Hi,
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
I think a lot of people will find this useful over time...
Thanks!
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Feb 18th 2007, 2:26 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
Look forward to seeing the info in due course. I did all the paperwork when I moved here and saved a fortune.
Hope you don't miss your cat too much.
Hope you don't miss your cat too much.
Feb 18th 2007, 3:13 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
Hi,
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
I'm in the process of sending my pet back to the UK, I now have all the flight details for my cat, he's been microchipped, tested for rabies anti-bodies, and got all the various certificates from the municipality. The cat will be flying as cargo with Emirates and I have to say I've been impressed with the service from both the municipality and Emirates. Well done to all!
If anybody else is considering sending their pet back to the UK I can exchange information. BTW: I managed to do all the work myself for less than 1/2 the price a well known vet centre based in Dubai quoted to handle all the administration. In fact, it would probably have been more hassle to have worked with the company than actually doing it yourself!
Cheers
Geoff
This info will be of use to others, if we had the time we could of made use of this at it happens we didn't and spent a fortune of our 3 rescued felines. But are worth every penny even if they are not accustomed to the outside world, have no idea what another cat is and fluff up the carpets - Grrr!!!!
Feb 18th 2007, 3:27 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
I was wondering what happens if you 'adopt' a cat here. I did not think you could take them back to the UK. Nice to see someone giving them a good home.
Feb 18th 2007, 3:38 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
Thanks.
Of coarse you can take them back to uk.... Adopting a pet for many is a commitment, sadly for some - its oh well just chuck em out and let them fend for themselves, we had very little time to get ourselves sorted and I refused to leave any of them behind - some one we know looked after them until they were able to fly home.
We originally have 4 - 3 from the same litter and one little chap we found that was so close to death with bits broken that we didn't think he would survive but he had strong spirit and now rules the roost!!
Feb 18th 2007, 4:30 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
Ah, that's nice to hear. I thought there may be a problem with paperwork.
I had taken in a stray a few months ago but was worried if we got attached to him that we would have problems when we go back. We got him rehomed with a nice family so all worked out okay anyway.
I had taken in a stray a few months ago but was worried if we got attached to him that we would have problems when we go back. We got him rehomed with a nice family so all worked out okay anyway.
Feb 18th 2007, 5:29 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
Cat's rarely have passports out here and I can't see the UAE trying to close the borders to try and stop the cat brain drain....
Feb 18th 2007, 5:50 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
In the last place I had 3 turn up on doorstep over a 6 month period. I think my cat is finally standing her ground and sending them running!
Feb 22nd 2007, 4:37 pm
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Re: Pet to the UK
Hi,
I've finally written everything up. How do I post to the FAQs - I clicked the link above but no mention of how to post!
Geoff
I've finally written everything up. How do I post to the FAQs - I clicked the link above but no mention of how to post!
Geoff