Pet Passports

[Spiritwind]

Well I suggested checking with the specific airlines because they should be familiar with the policies regarding this for the specific country.

I wish this was true, however in getting things together to ship this dog to Finland (hopefully he will be sent over in the next week or two) I have found out the airlines are by FAR not a good choice to go by, as far as requirements for the country you are traveling to/Importing to... I have found they know next to nothing about each countries requirements for shipping dogs into whatever country you are going to, but rather just their own personal requirements for shipping dogs on that airline.....

Also since the person who posted the original question is from the UK, traveling with pets into other EU countries I have found is supposed to be a bit easier than transporting dogs from countries outside of the EU, into the EU.... which is in my case, shipping a dog from the US to Finland. I have had one heck of a time trying to get information from the Airlines about shipping him to Finland.... its a long and annoying process and I can't wait till its over!!!

Again the best bet would be to contact the French embassy and get their requirements for shipping dogs into France.

[Catlady711]

Best bet is to contact your pet's veterinarian. They usually have to provide a minimum certificate of health/vaccination and may be required to do some tests that show a negative result or extra vaccinations.

When you make an appointment with your vet, be sure to let the receptionist know you are scheduling for out of country travel certificate. You will also need to bring the exact address of the place you intend the pet to be staying at and exact dates of stay. Schedule your appointment at least a week ahead, or longer to give the vet time to look up the requirements for the country you are traveling too.

A year or so ago we had someone moving to the Carribien (sp?) and it took the vet almost 6 months of letters and emails to goverment officials, multiple blood tests, extra vaccinations and a TON of paperwork to get the pet approved for travel into the country.

Some countries are MUCH more strict on allowing pets in and their requirements than others.

[Spiritwind]

Best bet is to contact your pet's veterinarian. They usually have to provide a minimum certificate of health/vaccination and may be required to do some tests that show a negative result or extra vaccinations.

Well yes, you obviously need to talk to a vet, though for me, I had to make sure it was a USDA certified vet to do interntional health certificates... if your vet has never done them, (or in my case was not certified to do them) they will need to contact who ever it is over in the UK and/or Fance that make the shipping regulations and requirements....

but the USDA was able to give me the names of vets who were certified to do them for me....

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thanks people. Beginning to think Tobey and Archie would be happier staying at Aunty Angie's for a week :-)

[ChrisH]

You should be able to find all you need to know on here.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAn...re=Expatriates

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Great! thank you

[Sparklecoon]

Thanks people. Beginning to think Tobey and Archie would be happier staying at Aunty Angie's for a week :-)

That's too bad. I've heard the French adore dogs and that most of the country is very dog friendly. American friendly is a whole other story.... J/K.