Thursday, October 18, 2007
Taking Your Puppy Over Seas
When it comes time to go on extended vacation or even move to a foreign country you might want to start thinking about travel arrangements for Fido too. Though it may seem like a daunting task to move an animal over seas, you might find that a little extra minutia is worth it in certain circumstances. Consider all of the retraining and problems that might come with a replacement, plus where will poor old Fido go? Will he be among the thousands of dogs for sale that don’t have a home? Though boarding or hiring a dog sitter might work in the short term, long term moves might be a bit more difficult. But before you check too far into travel details for your dog, first contact the consulate of that country to obtain any information you might need to consider. Some countries will not allow any animal immigration while others have stiff requirements, which will be a handy to know before you start making travel plans.
All exported animals or pets must obtain an international health certificate when leaving the United States, these are completed by an organization known as APHIS who determines the health status of an animal and records the results of various tests. Health certificates must be endorsed by a Veterinary Services area office for validation, and for the USDA to approve the export of your pet, the travel documents must be completed in full by an accredited Veterinarian of APHIS. This process will run much more smoothly if you contact your local APHIS Area Office for assistance. A representative can walk you through the process and answer any questions you might have. They can also let you know the current fees or charges that apply.
The process is really very simple. In fact, the United States requirements are minimal for exporting animals to other nations. A local Veterinarian-in-Charge can supply all of the information you will need on current testing, inspections, and regulations. However, each country will have a specific set of health requirements involving the immigration of certain pets. Your destination country will most likely have a series of forms and certificates they require, and because these may change over time, you should contact that country’s consulate directly. Though exporters or brokers may be quite knowledgeable about the process, it is important to check for yourself the regulations another country enforces.
Once all of the necessary tests and certificates have been completed, you are ready to make actual, physical travel arrangements. Pets can be shipped in various ways as well as ride below the cabin in passenger airplanes. In both cases, they are required to be in a crate that is proportionate to their size. They must be able to stand and turn around completely in the crate. They should also have an adequate supply of food and water.
Taking a pet with you is a serious thing to consider. There are pros and cons that will affect both you and your pet. Travel has been known to cause stress in animals, but you should also consider what stress they might incur while left behind. Weight the options and make sure you make the best choice for Fido’s sake.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of puppies for sale. You can find a variety of dogs for sale that would be great for families or personal companionship. For more information, please visit MyDreamPuppy.com.
All exported animals or pets must obtain an international health certificate when leaving the United States, these are completed by an organization known as APHIS who determines the health status of an animal and records the results of various tests. Health certificates must be endorsed by a Veterinary Services area office for validation, and for the USDA to approve the export of your pet, the travel documents must be completed in full by an accredited Veterinarian of APHIS. This process will run much more smoothly if you contact your local APHIS Area Office for assistance. A representative can walk you through the process and answer any questions you might have. They can also let you know the current fees or charges that apply.
The process is really very simple. In fact, the United States requirements are minimal for exporting animals to other nations. A local Veterinarian-in-Charge can supply all of the information you will need on current testing, inspections, and regulations. However, each country will have a specific set of health requirements involving the immigration of certain pets. Your destination country will most likely have a series of forms and certificates they require, and because these may change over time, you should contact that country’s consulate directly. Though exporters or brokers may be quite knowledgeable about the process, it is important to check for yourself the regulations another country enforces.
Once all of the necessary tests and certificates have been completed, you are ready to make actual, physical travel arrangements. Pets can be shipped in various ways as well as ride below the cabin in passenger airplanes. In both cases, they are required to be in a crate that is proportionate to their size. They must be able to stand and turn around completely in the crate. They should also have an adequate supply of food and water.
Taking a pet with you is a serious thing to consider. There are pros and cons that will affect both you and your pet. Travel has been known to cause stress in animals, but you should also consider what stress they might incur while left behind. Weight the options and make sure you make the best choice for Fido’s sake.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of puppies for sale. You can find a variety of dogs for sale that would be great for families or personal companionship. For more information, please visit MyDreamPuppy.com.
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