We pet lovers must face the sometimes confusing task of moving our
pets internationally with us. This can be confusing since the paperwork
is different from country to country, and we sometimes worry about the
well being of our furry friends. Well, throughout this article we will
go over some tips for international pet moving that comes in form of
questions you must ask yourself, and get the answers to, when you want
to make your pet an international being.
Restrictions: Are my pets legal on the destination country?
One
of the things you must be especially careful with is the countries'
laws regulating pets. This is even truer if you have exotic pets such as
snakes, tarantulas and so forth. If your pet is legal in your country
it doesn't mean it is legal everywhere - so don't make a trip without
proper research first, or you might get your pet confiscated, be charged
for smuggling or even get your pet put down... and nobody wants that.
Documentation:
What documents are required to import your pet? Pets are mostly treated
as imported and exported goods when it comes to international travel.
They also need heavy documentation in some cases, so another tip is that
you should always research the proper documentation to back your pet.
Ownership and birth certificate, as well as the receipt, may be needed
in order to prove the pet is yours and indeed a pet and not a "smuggling
good".
Vaccinations: Is your pet ready for the new destination?
There are two cases to consider here, the first one is about the
destination - do you need to vaccinate your pet for diseases that you
didn't need to vaccinate it at your home country? Are there diseases
there that your pet might never have been exposed to? The second case is
about your home country - does your pet carry the risk of infecting a
new country with a disease that previously didn't exist there? The
vaccination laws are pretty strict, and you are expected to have all of
the vaccines, of the destination and of your home country, in order.
Customs:
What are the procedures to transport pets? The procedures to transport
pets vary from pet to pet, from transport to transport and from company
to company. So, having said that, it is vital that you know the
procedures from front to back and that you respect them and make the
process run as smoothly as possible!
Quarantine: Does your pet fit
the quarantine list? Some countries often have animal species in
quarantine to prevent the risk of epidemics. Consult the destination's
quarantine list to avoid any possible risks of having your pet held on
your home airport.. There are no exceptions here, and there are reported
cases of pet tarantulas being thrown down the drain just because the
owners failed to comply - you're responsible for knowing this stuff. We
hope that this small article and that these tips will make your pet
relocation efforts run smoothly.
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