Lovelylynds23 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi, I am hoping to bring my beloved pet dog to Perth with me. We will be flying from Manchester airport when we eventually get to leave the uk. My questions are....do any of you have your dogs in Perth with you? How were they after the flight? Any vital information I need to know? Thanks in advance! Lyndsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Lovelylynds welcome to pp what sort of dog do you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigT Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi, Im looking to take my Dog and Cat too Oz, Will be interesting to see what people say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 We have 2 Pugs that we want to take with us, but recently found out that a lot of companies won't ship snub nose dogs the only option from talking to Bob from pet air is to ship them via Air Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have a lakeland terrier. She is great, really lively, pleasant and loves everyone. She is having her rabies injection tomorrow. For anyone wishing to take their dog please get in touch with 'DEFRA' in the uk as these have the latest information and give great advice. The woman couldn't be nicer and more helpful on the phone. I just don't know anyone who has gone through the process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Get in touch with 'defra' (google it). The advice is very different for cats and dogs. Pet passports are only applicable if you are planning to return! You don't actually need a pet passport to emigrate with your pet. Although vets like to issue them (money, money money)!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arls Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hello Lovleylands, I'm also looking to travel to Perth with my little cockapoo in September, had a look at Defra website and will defo give them a call. It's just unfortunate that Perth don't have a quarantine center anymore. I'm really shocked at the price of transporting our pets from what I've heard, it's going to working out just as expensive as our flights ( and that's for 4 of us !!) I'll need to get some proper quotes arranged just wasn't sure if there were any companies more reputable than others to use any suggestions would be welcome. I hope it works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 It is a complex area and you need to follow the rules and it takes time - you need 6 months between rabies shot and test. It is a good idea to speak to Petair to get advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Thank you. My dog is booked in to get her rabies vaccination today. I am understanding that nothing is straightforward and definitely am following rules. I just wondered if anyone else has actually gone through that process with their dog. It seems petair fly from heathrow and we wish to fly from manchester. There are other travel ompanies who offer services. The actual official port of call is DEFRA and they have been great. Has anyone flown from Manchester with a dog? Are there any brits in Perth who have their dog with them? Has the quarantine centre in Perth closed? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 My dog has had her rabies vaccination. But now it seems that the Perth quarantine centre IS closed (due to risk of bush fires). Dogs are now to be flown to Sydney or Melbourne and quarantined there and then transferred on an internal flight to their destination. I am currently feeling devastated! :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Sorry, yes, i am afraid the Perth centre has closed. I know its not ideal, but at least the legnth of time they stay there now is a lot less than it used to be. It mights also be a good time to have him away on a little holiday while you get settled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigT Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 My pets had there rabies injections done 04th Jan 14, they can't leave UK till beginning of July 14. We have to go from Belfast, London, Melbourne quarantine(10 days) then onto Perth. Poor pets but we would not leave them behind and will be all worth it when we get them at the other end (Perth). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 How did you organise it all GreigT? Have you used a carrier (pet travel) company or sorted the arrangements yourselves? Yes it will be worth it, I just wasn't aware that the quarantine centre was closed in Perth. It's such an inconvenience for us and the pets. Very best of luck with your move, and for your pets. Please keep me posted how your move goes. I just hope ours goes smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemma Sims-Faulkner Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) How did you organise it all GreigT? Have you used a carrier (pet travel) company or sorted the arrangements yourselves? Yes it will be worth it, I just wasn't aware that the quarantine centre was closed in Perth. It's such an inconvenience for us and the pets. Very best of luck with your move, and for your pets. Please keep me posted how your move goes. I just hope ours goes smoothly! Hi We are also in the process of moving to Perth with animals 2 dogs and Cat. We are using a small family run business to ship our animals and take care of all the details before they leave and will guide us through the process. We have used this family business before to bring our dog back from America. We knew it was going to be expensive venture because it cost over £3000 to bring my dog back from America 13 years ago. Most of the airlines will not let you book pets as cargo without going through a pet travel agent because of the process We have been advised to book quarantine in Sydney because this centre is bigger and more availability. When are you thinking about flying out. We are booked for our rabies jabs next week with the annual boosters Edited April 19, 2014 by Gemma Sims-Faulkner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkm Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hi We are also in the process of moving to Perth with animals 2 dogs and Cat. We are using a small family run business to ship our animals and take care of all the details before they leave and will guide us through the process. We have used this family business before to bring our dog back from America. We knew it was going to be expensive venture because it cost over £3000 to bring my dog back from America 13 years ago. Most of the airlines will not let you book pets as cargo without going through a pet travel agent because of the process We have been advised to book quarantine in Sydney because this centre is bigger and more availability. When are you thinking about flying out. We are booked for our rabies jabs next week with the annual boosters hi i can I can share our experience of bringing our pet English springer spaniel to Perth. We emigrated last November and our 10 year old dog spent 34 days in sydney quarantine due to Perth being closed. 2 years prior to emigrating we didn't have him vaccinated against leptospirosis so not yo get a positive result. Our vet completed all the relevant blood tests and paperwork which ran smoothly. We used pet air which is a fantastic company and right from the outset Bob made the whole process as less stressful as he could for us. We lived in the north west of England and drove our dog to pet air kennels near to heathrow to start his journey. We hired a dog walker who kept us updated with photos whilst our dog was in quarantine at sydney which was great to see how he was going as the only contact you get from quarantine is when they arrive or are unwell. Unfortunately due to the reduction in quarantine stays, dog walkers can no longer visit. Our experience was a positive one, yes for the first couple of days when our dog was reunited with us he was very quiet and I was anxious he would not be the same dog. Our dog hasn't changed from his stint in quarantine and has a fab life here basking in the sun, going to the beach. I would highly recommend pet air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I got in touch with petair about taking my dogs the reply I got was fab, they go through every thing with you. I printed out there email I had about 5-6 A4 sheets. I will be using them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arls Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I got in touch with petair about taking my dogs the reply I got was fab, they go through every thing with you. I printed out there email I had about 5-6 A4 sheets. I will be using them I too got my quote from pet air (Scotland) and have been very impressed with the amount of information we have been given we have been quoted 2300 going via Heathrow with the overnight stay at the kennels then a direct flight to Sydney, this option was the shortest crate time for her. A further 427 was then quoted from Sydney to Perth and on top of that will be the quarantine costs. This obviously depends on the size of the animal, we have a little cockapoo. We'll be renting for a bit after our initial stay relatives how easy is it getting a nice property that allows pets anyone ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsyburrell Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 We'll be renting for a bit after our initial stay relatives how easy is it getting a nice property that allows pets anyone ?? It is harder but don't dismiss the properties that say no pets, always worth an ask! We found a few that said no pets, but when asked said if we pay a bond it'll be ok. After asking our agents if we could home a small dog they said they would ask the landlord, after a few weeks of chasing they stated he said no, but after meeting the landlord he said "dogs are fine, that's why there's no carpets in the house and there's bit of grass in the garden"! God loves a estate agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkm Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 We had no problem renting with our dog. We've paid a $250 pet bond and in our contract is to clean the carpets on leaving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 We found that around the Mandurah area most rentals were dog friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arls Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 We found that around the Mandurah area most rentals were dog friendly Thanks that's good to know, plan just now is to head to secret harbour area, we've got relatives there and in Singleton, she's got les jags next week so fingers crossed all goes well it suddenly feels everything is so much more real and we're actually doing this, yikes !!! #superexisting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Fantastic post! Thank you. This is exactly the sort of information I wanted. I am going to use pet air. Thanks for sharing your experience Jkm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thank you for your post. All information is useful. Just be careful when your dog is getting his/her vaccinations as well as the rabies vaccinations as there was something mentioned about lepto porosis (please excuse spelling, if it's incorrect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylynds23 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I am unsure when we are emigrating. My move to Perth is incredibly messy and I've gone and added a dog to the equation ha! Hopefully we'll be there after the October half term in the uk (depending on my visa etc). My boyfriend has a rental and pets are allowed. I just can't wait to walk my Dog in the glorious sunshine! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkm Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I am unsure when we are emigrating. My move to Perth is incredibly messy and I've gone and added a dog to the equation ha! Hopefully we'll be there after the October half term in the uk (depending on my visa etc). My boyfriend has a rental and pets are allowed. I just can't wait to walk my Dog in the glorious sunshine! :-) When we spoke to our vet regarding emigrating to Australia, the uk booster vaccinations include leptospirosis but WA don't or didn't at the time so we didn't have our dog vaccinated against it for 2 years prior to moving as if the blood test came back positive, the dog would need a further blood test to determine if the result is from the vaccination antibodies or from infection. Hope this makes sense. Also there is a tight schedule for rabies injection and blood test but our vet along with pet air were brilliant and worked out the schedule for our dog. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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