I want to bring my dog on a 3 month stay.

Knoxy54 wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:18pm:

Hi, hope you can help, we are thinking about a 3 month extended holiday to Benidorm but would like to bring our small dog with us. What are the dos and don'ts in this .thanks Ian Knox, Glasgow. 

tebo53 wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:33pm:

I don't have a dog but a couple of friends do and at this time of year they only take the dog out early morning or later in the evening as the daytime temperatures are to hot and the pavement will scorch their pads. 

Steve 

Knoxy54 wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:49pm:

Thanks Steve, my question was more about how we get the dog there i.e. on the plane as we've always left her with family for the usual 2 weeks summer holiday, but thanks for getting in touch. Take care buddy. 

Peter3473 wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:55pm:

I am on the understanding there are pet carriers based at some airports, I would suggest you do a on-line search who and where the carriers are. don't forget the doggie jabs, brexit style, good luck.

RayBenidorm wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:34pm:

A warning - these "pet" carriers can be upwards of €500 for the flight and the animal might not even be on the same flight as you..

Easier and less expensive to drive or ferry here.

Knoxy54 wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:49pm:

Thanks Steve, my question was more about how we get the dog there i.e. on the plane as we've always left her with family for the usual 2 weeks summer holiday, but thanks for getting in touch. Take care buddy. 

Anne1939 wrote on Sun Jul 11, 2021 10:20pm:

Hi apologies if you’ve already checked out Defra on https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad

I would also recommend that you get a Scalibor collar ( or equivalent) for your dog,they last roughly 6 months.

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I always drove over with my dog via France but maybe with all that’s going on with travel restrictions etc. the ferry to Spain might be a better option. They do however seem to get booked up pretty quickly, as your dog has to go in a kennel on board, there are a few cabins that allow dogs in them. I looked at flying him over but the cost as Ray says was roughly £500 each way and that was a good few years ago. 

If you do go via France and need cheap overnight accommodation Premierclasse & B&B allow dogs, I was charged €3 for the dog. The rooms are clean but basic,TV and own shower. I’d give F1’s a miss shared toilets & showers. 

Regards

Anne