Advice please for taking a cat back to UK

soozysoo


Joined: 15/09/2009
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
29/03/2011 18:33

Hi



I am trying to find the best way to take my beloved cat back to the UK with me but having trouble finding a carrier from Ercan. Has anyone done it recently? I would really appreciate any advice or information. Don't want to risk going over the border and taking her to Larnaca so Ercan is the only option I can take, but not sure if it's best to fly her to Turkey then take a BA flight or what - it's all so confusing!!!

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
29/03/2011 20:47

Call KAR and I'm sure they will help.

Meerkat


Joined: 21/01/2011
Posts: 368

Message Posted:
29/03/2011 20:48

Speak with your Vet to get the best advice. The cat will need to have rabies injections & bloods taken it takes up to 9 months to do this. Otherwise your cat will have to go into quarantine for 6 months in the UK. My own dog is having the injections now to come back to UK in October I thought this the better option as she is being cared for in the family home in N.Cyprus enjoying herself in the garden. The thought of her being in a cage & away from us for that long is just not an option for us she would not cope well with it. At least she is being cared for by my husband & we get to be with her at the school holidays. I would also recommend you call KAR & speak with Margaret Ray the telephone number is 05338694098 they will also advise you as they want to help people take there pets back with them as there are so many unwanted animals in N. Cyprus as you know. My Cyprus poodle was a rescue dog & part of our family I am so glad we have her. Anyway hope this advice helps you. Good luck

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
29/03/2011 21:04

Msg3...Quarantine will still apply if the Dog/Cat goes from TRNC straight to UK...........

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
30/03/2011 10:17

Does your cat have a uk pet passport, that was actually issued in the UK.

Bazzagirl

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
30/03/2011 10:23

Susan, I've sent you an email rahter than discuss this on the board. Stella

soozysoo


Joined: 15/09/2009
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
30/03/2011 20:20

Thankyou for the replies you have given me, very useful and I'll be in touch with Kar and my vet for further info on the injections etc.



Puss cat was a rescue from here so no UK pet passport, even if she needs quarantine I won't be leaving her, she's part of the family and will definately be coming to her new home - hope she copes with the cold!



Thanks again everyone

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
30/03/2011 20:49

Good luck soozyssue shell be fine with the love shes got from you she will not notice the cold, dont forget animals adapt very well much better than we do Love crisstine.