Taking the cat!

Tanya · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:33 pm Post subject: Taking the cat!

Has anyone succeeded in taking their cat from the UK?

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has been through the experience and whether they would recommend it (from a cat point of view as well as cost!)

When we arrive we could be in a motel for a few weeks while we find a place to buy/rent and it appears you need to have the cat indoors for 30 days at a specified address - not having a firm address where we may end up could be a problem.

Look forward to your comments.

Tanya

sue · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 6:24 am Post subject:

Hi Tanya

Yes I'm hoping to take my cat with us. Thing is when I looked at houses to rent I couldn't find one who would permit pets. What to do? Any suggestions? Oh by the way.......this is this first time I've posted...hello community

Sue

SoCal Gal · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 3:45 am Post subject: Taking the Cat

Hi Ladies,
This is a subject that is very close to my heart, as we have several animals we need to take with us - they are family! There are so many steps that must be taken, I suggest that you do a search on 'New Zealand quarantine', and I will try to break the news to you gently, but it is very expensive (we are figuring over one thousand US$ per pet, and that is a conservative estimate). Your animal will go into a specific quarantine facility for 30 days, and that is expensive too. Once your pet flies from your home area, he/she is in a sealed container that can only be handled by certified agents of the quarantine process. Also, leading up to the quarantine, you will need to get very specific shots and other procedures for your pet. There are agencies that actually can be hired to help with this process. It is that complicated. If I haven't discouraged you, which I am not trying to do, please just realize this is a very complex, costly procedure and there is a lot of info to find out. For us, we are looking at around $10,000 US to bring over 2 dogs and 3 cats. We have budgeted these costs into our move, but let me assure you that this is not a consideration to be taken lightly. There's a lot of info out there! cool

veronica · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 4:35 am Post subject:

I think you will find that animals from the UK dont get quarantined.

SoCal Gal · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 4:48 am Post subject: Taking the cat

Wow, if that is true....it'd be cheaper for us to move to the UK first! Wink

Actually, I have found out that animals coming from Hawaii also don't get the full-on quarantine.

Robert · Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 12:08 am Post subject:

Cats are beloved of many kiwis and it seems that a lot of rental houses prohibit dogs but not cats. Almost everywhere has a cat flap so you should have little trouble renting somewhere suitable....

Dianne · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 23

Tanya,

we are planning to take our four cats to NZ, too! Mr. Green

We have four transport quotes in the pipeline, so I shall keep you informed. (Looking at other people's experiences, I think we are talking about £750 per cat.) Eek

If you are planning to go to NZ to stay (ie not come back) then the cats need only an export licence. If you think you will/might need to bring them back, then you need a pet passport. Cats from the UK don't need quarantine.

Either way their jabs etc need to be up to date and you will need a vet to do very specific tests nearer the leaving date.

For full details of what is needed, you have to contact your local DEFRA http://www.defra.gov.uk/ who will give you comprehensive info and the exact forms that your vet and you will need for your particular animals.

Hope that helps.

Dianne

Dianne · I'll Hang Around A Little Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 23

first wuote is in - £1700 for all 4 cats, collected from Newbury Uk and delivered to airportin Auckland.

richsadams · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:02 pm Post subject: Cats

Hi All

Just a quick two-cents...

We imported our two cats from the U.S. with no problems. We picked them up from the Quality Pet Services quarantine facility in Auckland Friday and they are GLAD to be with us again! Clapping

The facility is very nice and the people even nicer (Glenice is terrific!) Nice One

. The cats look none-the-worse for wear and are healthy, albiet a bit thinner (which is okay as we spoil them!). You can visit them in their holding areas from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Bringing treats and toys is permitted and if they like each other a lot they can stay in the same "cubical" (two-story, clean and warm).

It IS expensive so be prepared. Everyone gets a cut. Beware of moving companies doing it for you as well...they charge an arm and TWO legs. Best if you can handle most of the logistics yourself. Hey...they are loved-onesl...what are you going to do?

We used World Wide Pet Shipping in Los Angeles and everyone knew what they were doing.

We sent them ahead of us by two weeks so they were out of the way when we were moving and we got to see them sooner.

Also, and this is important...be SURE to get their first rabies Titer test at least 6 months before you plan to move, an MAF requirement.

Best of luck! Nice One