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Bob

Any experience on taking your dogs to Australia?

We might move there next year and I want to know if anyone knows about the import procedure. I know you have to bring your dogs from a "rabies free" list of countries but sadly I dont live in one. I will be willing to contact an agent to help me out but Iam really clueless. Any info will be appreciated.


Asked by Bob on Mar 25th 2008 Tagged travel, moving, australia, importing, customsagent in Air Travel
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Shandi

Hi, I live in Australia and its a great place. As you may know it is a rabies free country which is fantastic. I do not know much about bringing other pets into the country. I do know that Bob will have to go into quarentine. Dogs and cats can be brought over from America. I suggest that you visit this website.

www.daff.gov.au


Shandi answered on Mar 26th.

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Jesse

I can't help with much, but I know that there will most likely be a quarantine period of around 6 months. I live in NZ, which is also rabies free and we have a similar requirement.


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Guest

Check out www.pettravel.com
They have almost every country listed and their requirements for bring your pets. Good luck!!!


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Gray Dawn Treader

Bob will be quaranteened for 6 months if you take him there.


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Guest

I have taken a dog into australia and 2 dogs and a cat out. I found the Australia Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQUIS) website to have all the relevant info. You don't need to from a rabies-free state - There is quite a importing process which involves specifically qualified vets and a state vet - and it does take 5 months observation (which is relative minor) plus a minimum of one month quarantine in Aussieland.
When in quarantine you are liable for food and board - however, you can visit your pet daily which is nice.
When travelling so far - you need to make sure to arrive in australia on their weekday - remember that Sydney & Melbourne are approx. 17 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.
Good luck -also I don't think United will fly animals to Australia anymore but they were a lot cheaper than Qantas. Good luck


Guest 688336 answered on 5/2/08. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


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