Importing a pup to the UK

Murph · 23-01-2011, 18:26

You still have to wait 6 months after the vaccination.

yukidomari · 23-01-2011, 22:21

There aren't any exceptions to the PETS scheme, even if the country of export is a WHO designated Rabies-free region..

But, you may want to look into getting a license on import. If you do the 6 months quarantine in UK, you can still visit most quarantine stations nearly everyday (except Sunday). So you can import a puppy and put him or her into a quarantine kennel (there are many, here is a listing: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pet...fo/england.htm ) for 6 months, and you can visit quite often.

A person I know did the Hawai'i quarantine there as she did not have enough time to prepare her pets when she moved, her pets made it out fine and she got to visit often, too.

Murph · 24-01-2011, 01:42

Theres no way I would do that.

GalomyOak · 24-01-2011, 06:00

Have to agree with that. CSV puppies need to be with a person, in a home - either the new owner, breeder, or some other arrangement with an experienced person. I even take my pups to work with me at school when they are little.

yukidomari · 24-01-2011, 06:18

I agree it's not the best idea

We will have the same problem soon.. I still think that I personally would import given the situation... but yes, you will have to find something that works for you, what you feel comfortable with, what agrees with you, definitely! The rabies-free islands are always a 'special situation'....

André · 24-01-2011, 12:18

I think anti-rabies regulations are too rigorous. UK is the extreme but the other EU countries have tight rules also. Basically anyone who wants to import a puppy with a decent age for a good socialization has to overcome several osbtacles.
I'm in this situation now... maybe I'll have to do thousands of kms just to bring my puppy from an EU country to another...

24-01-2011, 06:00	#4
GalomyOak Howling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 436	Have to agree with that. CSV puppies need to be with a person, in a home - either the new owner, breeder, or some other arrangement with an experienced person. I even take my pups to work with me at school when they are little. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."~Henry David Thoreau http://www.galomyoak.com

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23-01-2011, 18:26	#1
Murph Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 54	You still have to wait 6 months after the vaccination.

23-01-2011, 22:21	#2
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	There aren't any exceptions to the PETS scheme, even if the country of export is a WHO designated Rabies-free region.. But, you may want to look into getting a license on import. If you do the 6 months quarantine in UK, you can still visit most quarantine stations nearly everyday (except Sunday). So you can import a puppy and put him or her into a quarantine kennel (there are many, here is a listing: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pet...fo/england.htm ) for 6 months, and you can visit quite often. A person I know did the Hawai'i quarantine there as she did not have enough time to prepare her pets when she moved, her pets made it out fine and she got to visit often, too.

24-01-2011, 01:42	#3
Murph Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 54	Theres no way I would do that.

24-01-2011, 06:18	#5
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	I agree it's not the best idea We will have the same problem soon.. I still think that I personally would import given the situation... but yes, you will have to find something that works for you, what you feel comfortable with, what agrees with you, definitely! The rabies-free islands are always a 'special situation'....

24-01-2011, 12:18	#6
André Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 76	I think anti-rabies regulations are too rigorous. UK is the extreme but the other EU countries have tight rules also. Basically anyone who wants to import a puppy with a decent age for a good socialization has to overcome several osbtacles. I'm in this situation now... maybe I'll have to do thousands of kms just to bring my puppy from an EU country to another...