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Having just brought my beloved pup from the US, I can give you the whole scoop. First go to this link. http://www.mapausa.org/Viaje/Animal/pets.htm This is the Spanish consulate and it has all of the details. You will need to print two forms off this site, one is an owners certificate and one is a vetinary form. You must have the dog vaccinated for rabies. The vaccination must take place at least a month and no more than a year prior to travel. The vet has to sign and stamp the form showing that the dog has been vaccinated. Thats about it. When you arrive, the dog will have to be seen by a vet at the airport to ensure that it is desiese free, but this is little more than a once over. There are the inevitable fees to pay and you are on your way. If possible, fly with the dog rather than sending him/her as cargo. A small dog can travel in the cabin if its crate can fit under the seat in front, as baggage if it's crate is too large.
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| Posts: 32 | Location: Palma de Mallorca | Registered: 07 June 2003 | |
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"What's another word for Thesaurus?
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quote: originally posted by rebrites:
[qb] (And please while you're at it, explain the little bonsai tree. By not spending much time in Madrid, somehow I missed its importance.)
Reb. [/qb]
Check your email (the address in your profile). I just sent you an e-postcard of the "Oso y el Madro�o" statue that is an official symbol of the city of Madrid.   Irene was trying to get the dog into a similar pose with the potted plant. (Iain, thanks for the info.)
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| Posts: 974 | Location: Albuquerque, NM EEUU | Registered: 27 August 2002 | |
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Hey Iain, thanks a ton, that streamlined the process allright. Reb, yes, the "Oso y Madro�o" is the official symbol for Madrid. A few of my pics...   I think there may be something meaty in that plant that is making Traviesa show so much interest  Saludos, jer...
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| Posts: 12233 | Location: ny, u.s.a. --> madrid, spain --> the plaza mayor ! | Registered: 30 June 1998 | |
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"What's another word for Thesaurus?
Steven Wright"
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quote: originally posted by jer: [qb]I think there may be something meaty in that plant that is making Traviesa show so much interest [/qb]
Yep, Irene figured that would be the easiest way. (Dogs and men are so predictable! :jeje: )
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| Posts: 974 | Location: Albuquerque, NM EEUU | Registered: 27 August 2002 | |
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Those who understand Binary, and those who don't -"
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We brought Juju here from San Francisco.  We had all our paperwork in order and all ready to go, only to have the Spanish Customs agent wave us through, asking for nothing. In fact, he was more interested in petting Juju and saying Hi to her, than anything else. I think this was a highlight of his otherwise rather boring day... Since then, we have flown throughout Spain 4 times without any trouble at all with the dog - neither in Spanish airports, nor on the airplanes themselves. - we have a travel bag for the dog, mind you. I hope this helps. |
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| Posts: 84 | Location: Madrid, Spain | Registered: 27 April 2003 | |
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For those travelling from the UK with their pets: Pets need to be micro-chipped; once this is completed each pet is given a unique reference number that will be registered on a national database. Pets must be vaccinated against rabies, and blood tested to ensure a satisfactory level of protection against rabies. The owner will be given an official PETS certificate that will be government registered, this is needed to re-enter the UK. Before re-entering the UK the pet will need to be treated for ticks and tapeworm, this must take place no less than 24 hours and no more than 48 hours before returning to the UK. The vet must issue an official certificate of treatment to show that it has been carried out. There may be difficulties when returning to the UK on Sunday/Monday, as very few vets are open on the weekends in France or Spain.
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| Posts: 97 | Location: South UK / Athens | Registered: 11 January 2004 | |
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FoxTrot, how long is the wait between getting the rabies injection and having the blood test? I was led to believe this was six months?
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| Posts: 1811 | Location: Montaña Blanca, Lanzarote | Registered: 02 March 2002 | |
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great info FoxTrot, thanks for the heads up   :cheers: imagine if we humans had to go through what some pets do to travel from uk to spain, usa to europe, within europe, etc...  de-worming does not sound pleasant saludos, jer...
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| Posts: 12233 | Location: ny, u.s.a. --> madrid, spain --> the plaza mayor ! | Registered: 30 June 1998 | |
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quote: how long is the wait between getting the rabies injection and having the blood test? I was led to believe this was six months?
I had my dog blood tested 4 weeks after his vaccination. There is a six month rule however. It doesn't stop pets travelling from the UK, but stops them returning until six months after a successful blood test: quote: Your pet may not enter the UK under PETS until six months have passed from the date that your vet took the blood sample which led to a successful test result (see below). Once the vet has signed the PETS certificate and that six month period has passed, the PETS certificate is valid and your pet may enter the UK.
If your pet�s blood test is successful, you should ask a government authorised vet to issue you with an official PETS certificate. However, you will not be able to bring your pet into the UK under the Scheme until 6 months have passed from the date that the blood sample was taken.
A successful blood test result must show that the rabies neutralising antibody titre was equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml. Make sure your vet gives you a copy of the blood test result.
No further tests are required after the first test which gives a successful result, provided the pet is subsequently revaccinated by the 'Valid until' date on the PETS certificate. If there is a break in the specified vaccination programme, a further blood test will be required after re-vaccination and the six months wait will apply.
DEFRA Website and more info here
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| Posts: 97 | Location: South UK / Athens | Registered: 11 January 2004 | |
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Do you mean done by Muffin or by the vet? :jeje: :jeje: :jeje: :cheers:
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| Posts: 97 | Location: South UK / Athens | Registered: 11 January 2004 | |
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Thanks FoxTrot, I knew I had read somewhere about a six month ruling. By doing this, does that mean there will be no quarantine for the animals once they reach the UK?
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| Posts: 1811 | Location: Montaña Blanca, Lanzarote | Registered: 02 March 2002 | |
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Yep - no quarantine if six months has passed SINCE a positive blood test for antibodies against rabies. Oh, and the ticks and tapeworm thing too. Jasper has been to France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Greece (he was born in Greece but speaks English) :cheers:
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| Posts: 97 | Location: South UK / Athens | Registered: 11 January 2004 | |
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