Take dogs to UK???

oddjob


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 62

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 20:54

Hi,



Can anybody please tell me what the rules and regs of taking a dog out of North Cyprus back to the UK. We have a couple of rescue dogs about 6 years old and would like to find out how much it would cost to transport a dog back home, how long it takes and how long the quarantine period would be.



Presuming all the innoculations are up to date what is the first thing we have to do. Many Thanks for your replies in advance.



Cheers oddjob.

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 22:50

oddjob....



if you go into the KAR website there is information on this subject.

If you contact Margaret Ray at KAR she is very knowledgable on the subject.



http://www.kyreniaanimalrescue.org

girne 29


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 1488

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 00:10

looked into this last year



quarantine in UK unless changed since last year is 6 months,You require import licence, prior to landing UK. from quarantine place in UK and and must employ carrying agent from plane to quarantine,



Will try and find site ,It was Govt

girne 29


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 1488

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 01:17

oddjob

some info in the north cyprus guide of this BB

http://www.cyprus44.com/property/pets.asp

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 01:26

hi

provided below is a link to defra which is the department who deals with importing of animals into the u.k

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm



the only two airlines that have got the facilties for animal transport are kthy (cta) and turkish airlines

hope this helps

regards

ukturk

oddjob


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 62

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 13:32

Thanks very much. Appreciated.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 14:23

well done ukturk!

we agree twice in one day it must be a record!



defra in the uk are the only people who can give you the correct information.

things do change from time to time so check with them.

also speak to the trnc vetenary department who will advise you what you need from this end.

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 14:42

hi fire starter

i know twice in a day its a turn up for the books!!!!lol

regards

ukturk

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
24/10/2008 15:10

i must be going soft in my old age.

Amber


Joined: 26/09/2008
Posts: 561

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 16:06

Can anybody advise how much approx it would be for dog/cat who would have to stay in quarantine for 6 months when going back to UK.



Many Thanks

mountbatten


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 16:16

Hello fire starter,did you recieve my email

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 16:59

mountbatten

no sorry i didn't. try this one. sharpeisara@hotmail.com

my website and other email link is down again, i will have to sort out those americans again regarding it.



amber, where are you looking to fly into? which area? i have a contact close to stansed which maybe could help, if thats close to your location?

mountbatten


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 19:31

fire starter

Have tried,sent back as faulty,will wait until your website is up & running

mountbatten


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Posts: 102

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 21:51

fire starter

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
26/10/2008 10:36

Take care if you get as far as booking the dogs.

Not all KTHY planes have pressurized holds, only the 737's, the Airbus's are not pressurized. When we looking into bringing cats from UK, were told that they can only confirm 24 hours before flight.

Turkish use all 737's.

Also do homework on destination airport, STN have very limited vet facilities, they will only allow one animal per flight out, maybe same for landing, best to check, may be better option going to Heathrow or Gatwick, whichever available.

Good lick with it.

Brian

aripointer


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
26/10/2008 11:57

Check with Margaret Ray at KAR.



The last conversation I had with her earlier this year. The UK were possibly relaxing the rules to pre 2004 ( when the south entered the EU). Before then you could take a dog into the UK on a TRNC pet passport.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
26/10/2008 13:05

The cost od beinging a medium or large dog (greater than 25kgs) is around £2000 per animal.



The paper trail is long but not insurmountable and for sending documents to the TRNC from UK use DHL to ensure they arrive.



Knowing a Turkish Speaker who can help you at the airport end would be a huge advantage as to getting boxes for your animals transported.

oddjob


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 62

Message Posted:
26/10/2008 16:24

Thanks to all again.