Transporting 2 small dogs

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:27pm

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jogary

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Hi,

We will be moving over to Spain in about 6 weeks and we would like advice on the best way to transport 2 small dogs without driving them.

The Ferry's are booked up and we think the car journey to Alicante would be too stressful for our older dog who is 13 years old..

Also do the dogs need to be given a rabies jab and have a vets health check fit to travel certificate. ?..They are both up to date with vaccinations and chipped

Many thanks

Gary

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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:00pm

Cheryl

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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:00pm

Hi Gary,
If you drive down yourself you can take your time and stop where and when you want but most importantly your dogs will be with you. If they come across by ferry they will be in a kennel on board and be stuck in a cage in the back of some stranger's van and I wouldn't even consider putting either of my dogs in the hold of an aircraft.
I'm not up to date with the rules and regs since Brexit but hopefully someone else on the forum can help.

https://n332.es/carrying-animals-in-cars/

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:11pm

jogary

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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:11pm

Cheryl wrote on Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:00pm:
Hi Gary,
If you drive down yourself you can take your time and stop where and when you want but most importantly your dogs will be with you. If they come across by ferry they will be in a kennel on board and be stuck in a cage in the back of some stranger's van and I wouldn't even consider put...

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...ting either of my dogs in the hold of an aircraft.
I'm not up to date with the rules and regs since Brexit but hopefully someone else on the forum can help.
https://n332.es/carrying-animals-in-cars/

Hi Cheryl..

Thank you for your reply.

Much appreciated

Gary

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:04pm

Kimmy11

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:04pm

Hi Gary,

I don't know whether it still applies, but initially after Brexit the UK Government advised that you needed to start the process for transporting dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU 4 months' in advance of your travel date. The detailed requirements can be found at this link - I'd recommend reading each of the links embedded in the text as well, for further important information, and speaking to your vet in the UK as soon as possible:

https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/travelling-to-an-eu-country-or-northern-ireland

Kind regards,

Kim

Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 3:52pm

jogary

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 3:52pm

Kimmy11 wrote on Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:04pm:
Hi Gary,
I don't know whether it still applies, but initially after Brexit the UK Government advised that you needed to start the process for transporting dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU 4 months' in advance of your travel date. The detailed requirements can be found at this link - I'd recommend re...

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...ading each of the links embedded in the text as well, for further important information, and speaking to your vet in the UK as soon as possible:
https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/travelling-to-an-eu-country-or-northern-ireland
Kind regards,
Kim

Hi Kim,

Thank you for the information..very informative but still confusing

Gary

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:28pm

Sueandalfie

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:28pm

Hi we just came over to Alicante with our dog. As he was under 6 kilos he was in the cabin with us. We flew heathrow to Madrid and then caught the Ave train to Alicante. All went very smoothly. He had to have an animal health certificate, issued no more than 10 days before travelling.

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:19pm

jogary

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:19pm

Sueandalfie wrote on Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:28pm:
Hi we just came over to Alicante with our dog. As he was under 6 kilos he was in the cabin with us. We flew heathrow to Madrid and then caught the Ave train to Alicante. All went very smoothly. He had to have an animal health certificate, issued no more than 10 days ...

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...before travelling.

Hi ,

Did he have to have rabies jab and have to be microchipped.?.

both ours are under 6kg and microchipped

Thanks

Gary ..

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:20pm

jogary

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:20pm

Sueandalfie wrote on Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:28pm:
Hi we just came over to Alicante with our dog. As he was under 6 kilos he was in the cabin with us. We flew heathrow to Madrid and then caught the Ave train to Alicante. All went very smoothly. He had to have an animal health certificate, issued no more than 10 days ...

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...before travelling.

Also which airline did you fly with

Thanks

Gary

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:26pm

Sueandalfie

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:26pm

jogary wrote on Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:20pm:
Also which airline did you fly with
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Gary

Hi, yes they need rabies jabs and have to be microchipped. We flew with Iberia but you need to book the flight for yourselves and the dogs direct with Iberia and make sure they send confirmation by email stating the dogs are booked on the flight.

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:39pm

jogary

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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:39pm

Sueandalfie wrote on Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:26pm:
Hi, yes they need rabies jabs and have to be microchipped. We flew with Iberia but you need to book the flight for yourselves and the dogs direct with Iberia and make sure they send confirmation by email stating the dogs are booked on the flight.

Thank you its very much appreciated

Gary