| Let the Adventure Begin! A Week-by-Week Guide to Moving Abroad
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23 Weeks Until Move: The Family Pet - Tips for Relocating with Your Pet
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Moving abroad with a pet can be a bit complicated -- potential quarantines, local laws, documentation and air travel safety are all considerations.
Sometimes it's just not possible to bring your pet and you must find someone to take your pet for your short or long-term assignment. Most of the time, you can take your pet with you.
We highly recommend using a pet shipper for your international relocation. We work with several great companies. Click here to view a list.
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| Five Tips for Moving Your Pet Abroad
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PetRelocation.com wrote an article, Five Tips for Safe and Humane International Pet Relocation. Here's a summary:
1. Contact the local consulate of the destination country: The first step in planning an international trip with a pet should be to contact the consulate of the destination country for your pet's importation requirements.
2. Find an airline that will work with you: Contact the airlines that fly to your proposed destination, select one and then check with them to confirm that they will accept your pet on the day and flight that you prefer.
3. Visit the vet prior to the flight: Your Veterinarian must be consulted well before your departure date. They will give your pet a full check up and advise you on any potential problems and can also assist you with questions or concerns that you may have. Make sure you have all the required documentation, as noted when you contacted the consulate of your destination.
4. Limit food intake the day before travel: Although they may initially disagree, your animal's potential for a comfortable trip can be increased by limiting their prior food intake. Prepare your pet for its journey by reducing the quantity of food the day before flying. Allow for normal water access as dehydration is a serious danger. Make sure to walk your dog before you go to the airport and before check in, which should be 1-2 hours before the flight.
5. Equip your pet's carrier or crate with the vital necessities: The big day has arrived! While your pet is out of your sight and care, make it as easy as possible for airline staff to care for them. Your animal's travel crate must meet the airline's standards and be large enough for the pet to lie down comfortably turn around and stand freely in. Mark the crate with "Live Animal - This side up" and include your name, address and telephone number. At least two water bowls and dried food must be attached to the top of the carrier in case there are any flight delays. Any medication that is used for your pet must also be recorded with the name of the drug, the time and directions of administration.
Our partner, Pet Relocation.com offers in-depth country-specific information on pet shipping.
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This issue was prepared by ExpatExchange.com
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