Pet Transport (domestic, transborder and international!)

Tigerlea
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Joined: 02 Jan 2008
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Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:03 pm

 

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1. Your dog has to wait 6 months before arriving in the UK after he/she passes the bloodwork.

2. There -is- a copy of the Vet certificate on the defra site, because I know I printed it out, but I can't remember for the life of me -where- it is. My vet will be filling in the form for me. You don't have to have a specific type of vet fill it in.

Your vet should be able to get the certificate his/herself, though.

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lynndyhop
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Joined: 29 Jan 2008
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Location: BC

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:31 pm

 

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Here it is!

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/...203en00120017.pdf

Quoted from the defra site:

'Make sure the vet completes sections I to V of the certificate correctly and all the details in the following box. If the vet is not a government-authorised veterinarian, the certificate must also be dated and stamped by a vet authorised by the competent authority.'

This is why my vet said I have to see the vet at the Vancouver Airport - he is authorized by the competent authority.

Hope that helps!
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LittleMapes
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Location: Ontario

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:43 am

 

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Thank you so much for the info. Everything is falling into place nicely!

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lynndyhop
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Joined: 29 Jan 2008
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Location: BC

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:14 am

 

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Hi everyone!

Ok, so latest question on the PETS with Defra - I have an email into Defra and haven't heard back yet, so thought I'd see what others have experienced.

My boyfriend's mom called a couple days ago saying that a friend had tried to bring a pet over from the US and that the animal went through all the steps but was told it would have to go into quarantine because the rabies vaccine was not a UK-approved vaccine. I looked on the Defra site and there were a few listed, but not the one that was used for my cats: Pfizer Defenser 3. Anyone else have any experience with the 'type' of vaccine used?

Any feedback is much appreciated!
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lynndyhop
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:54 am

 

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Hi everyone!

I got my question answered - the vaccines listed on the defra site are only if you are going through the steps in the UK (ie. taking the pet out of the UK and back in). The vaccine used has to be a recognized vaccine in the country of vaccination. Pfizer Defenser 3 is recognized in Canada

Well, I've booked my appointment with the Agriculture Canada Vet for May 1st, and will be bringing my Pets Passport forms, Microchip papers, rabies certification and blood test results and pay $20 and the passport step is done!
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LittleMapes
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:17 am

 

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Has anyone looked into the next step of this process? Such as getting a price on how much it costs to send a dog?

I've tried calling the Air Canada Cargo Call Centre twice. First time I gave up after being on hold for almost an hour. The second time, the person gave me false information.

I would like a quote without getting messed around!

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lynndyhop
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:47 am

 

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Hi Little Mapes!

There is a post from me on this topic a couple of months ago, but here is the information again - I tried calling Air Canada a couple months ago, and managed to get a quote, though it was for two cats in a 'Medium' sized kennel, and the next size up from there. For two cats in one kennel, the ticket and cargo fees were quoted as $1130 for the Medium and $1500 for the next size up. That was for Vancouver - Heathrow in August. Apparently it really changes depending on time of year and size and weight of the kennel, so best to keep trying to get an accurate estimate for your pooch. Keep in mind that most airlines will not fly your animal between October - April, or anytime the temperature in the cargo has the chance of going below 0 degrees. Humane for your pet, but can botch up your flight plans, depending on when you are wanting to travel. For the PETS program, your pet HAS to be in cargo and cannot travel with you in the plane.

Oh, I also contacted British Airways, and they quoted much much higher for the same thing - up to $2100. Zoom makes you hire a pet consultant.

Hope that helps.
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lynndyhop
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:55 am

 

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PS. They typically won't take a booking for your pet until 1 month - 2 weeks before you fly, as this way they can give you a more accurate quote.

http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/pets.html
(this has some steps and regulations for traveling with a pet on Air Canada)

Of course this does make things tight for travel etc!

My next step will be to contact the Kennel company and buy my kennel. Air Canada uses these guys: http://www.skykennelsupply.com/ I'm going to buy it early so my cats can get used to it, and they won't be nervous to be inside it for the journey (they currently sleep in a kennel, but it doesn't meet Air Canada regulations so I have to buy a new one)

Hope that helps!
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