> I've posted in numerous forums now - brief info on taking your pets. A
> lot of people have brought pets to Aust and their experiences vary
> greatly.
>
> Visit AQIS - the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Site -
> www.aqis.gov.au
> You will find the regulations and steps and procedures for importing
> live animals to Australia.
>
> Consider using an Agent that will help you with the application
> process, vet prep, transportation and quarantine arrangements - I
> highly recommend Export-a-pet or Jet-Pet - there are numerous pet
> agencies.
>
> Consider the following:
> - The age of your pet - travelling by air is very traumatic for most
> animals and they age during the travel
> - Your pet in quarantine - depending on how much preparation your pet
> does before they leave their home - determines the amount of time
> they spend in Qurantine.
> - The things you can and cannot bring into Australia that belong to
> your pet eg. bedding and toys, food that your pet likes
> - Remember cats are not dogs - so listen to dog experiences and cat
> experience separately
> - Visit your pet while they are in quarantine, most of them think
> they'll never see you again
> - Calculate vet costs - your pet might need medical attention while in
> quarantine - this will be charged extra
> - Make sure you find out the nearest vet and emergency facilities
> before your pet moves in with you - don't wait or put it off.
>
> I welcome any private emails for more info.
>
> Oreo

Hi All,

Many thanks for your response - most helpful!

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> I've posted in numerous forums now - brief info on taking your pets. A
> lot of people have brought pets to Aust and their experiences vary
> greatly.
>
> Visit AQIS - the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Site -
> www.aqis.gov.au
> You will find the regulations and steps and procedures for importing
> live animals to Australia.
>
> Consider using an Agent that will help you with the application
> process, vet prep, transportation and quarantine arrangements - I
> highly recommend Export-a-pet or Jet-Pet - there are numerous pet
> agencies.
>
> Consider the following:
> - The age of your pet - travelling by air is very traumatic for most
> animals and they age during the travel
> - Your pet in quarantine - depending on how much preparation your pet
> does before they leave their home - determines the amount of time
> they spend in Qurantine.
> - The things you can and cannot bring into Australia that belong to
> your pet eg. bedding and toys, food that your pet likes
> - Remember cats are not dogs - so listen to dog experiences and cat
> experience separately
> - Visit your pet while they are in quarantine, most of them think
> they'll never see you again
> - Calculate vet costs - your pet might need medical attention while in
> quarantine - this will be charged extra
> - Make sure you find out the nearest vet and emergency facilities
> before your pet moves in with you - don't wait or put it off.
>
> I welcome any private emails for more info.
>
> Oreo

Hi All,

Many thanks for your response - most helpful!

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> Hi All,
>
> Many thanks for your response - most helpful!

We're taking both ours and the eldest is 11.

He's in good health though (touch wood!) and having a nearly two year
old cat has kept him young I think!!!

I've spoken by PM to several people who took their cats and they all
said the flight and quarantine wasnt that traumatic for them and when
they collected their cats it was as if they'd never been away!

So try not to worry too much.

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> Hi All,
>
> Many thanks for your response - most helpful!

We're taking both ours and the eldest is 11.

He's in good health though (touch wood!) and having a nearly two year
old cat has kept him young I think!!!

I've spoken by PM to several people who took their cats and they all
said the flight and quarantine wasnt that traumatic for them and when
they collected their cats it was as if they'd never been away!

So try not to worry too much.

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> Hi All,
>
> Many thanks for your response - most helpful!

We're taking both ours and the eldest is 11.

He's in good health though (touch wood!) and having a nearly two year
old cat has kept him young I think!!!

I've spoken by PM to several people who took their cats and they all
said the flight and quarantine wasnt that traumatic for them and when
they collected their cats it was as if they'd never been away!

So try not to worry too much.

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> We're taking both ours and the eldest is 11.
>
> He's in good health though (touch wood!) and having a nearly two year
> old cat has kept him young I think!!!
>
> I've spoken by PM to several people who took their cats and they all
> said the flight and quarantine wasnt that traumatic for them and when
> they collected their cats it was as if they'd never been away!
>
> So try not to worry too much.

We have two cats, 5 and 14. The oldest one is healthy, but really does
not like having to go to catteries. The last time he was very stressed
and didn't eat for nearly 10 days!! Now we have friends either house sit
or pop in each day to feed them.

We really can't decide what to do with him. We are not looking at
moving until early 2006 so a lot could change, but I don't think I could
leave him with anyone else when we move.
My view is that he was around a long time before we decided to leave for
Oz, that we have to take him into account.

It's good to hear that age is not too much of an issue, just general
health. We will talk to our vet before we do anything.

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> We're taking both ours and the eldest is 11.
>
> He's in good health though (touch wood!) and having a nearly two year
> old cat has kept him young I think!!!
>
> I've spoken by PM to several people who took their cats and they all
> said the flight and quarantine wasnt that traumatic for them and when
> they collected their cats it was as if they'd never been away!
>
> So try not to worry too much.

We have two cats, 5 and 14. The oldest one is healthy, but really does
not like having to go to catteries. The last time he was very stressed
and didn't eat for nearly 10 days!! Now we have friends either house sit
or pop in each day to feed them.

We really can't decide what to do with him. We are not looking at
moving until early 2006 so a lot could change, but I don't think I could
leave him with anyone else when we move.
My view is that he was around a long time before we decided to leave for
Oz, that we have to take him into account.

It's good to hear that age is not too much of an issue, just general
health. We will talk to our vet before we do anything.

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> We're taking both ours and the eldest is 11.
>
> He's in good health though (touch wood!) and having a nearly two year
> old cat has kept him young I think!!!
>
> I've spoken by PM to several people who took their cats and they all
> said the flight and quarantine wasnt that traumatic for them and when
> they collected their cats it was as if they'd never been away!
>
> So try not to worry too much.

We have two cats, 5 and 14. The oldest one is healthy, but really does
not like having to go to catteries. The last time he was very stressed
and didn't eat for nearly 10 days!! Now we have friends either house sit
or pop in each day to feed them.

We really can't decide what to do with him. We are not looking at
moving until early 2006 so a lot could change, but I don't think I could
leave him with anyone else when we move.
My view is that he was around a long time before we decided to leave for
Oz, that we have to take him into account.

It's good to hear that age is not too much of an issue, just general
health. We will talk to our vet before we do anything.

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> We have two cats, 5 and 14. The oldest one is healthy, but really
> does not like having to go to catteries. The last time he was very
> stressed and didn't eat for nearly 10 days!! Now we have friends
> either house sit or pop in each day to feed them.
>
> We really can't decide what to do with him. We are not looking at
> moving until early 2006 so a lot could change, but I don't think I
> could leave him with anyone else when we move.
> My view is that he was around a long time before we decided to leave
> for Oz, that we have to take him into account.
>
> It's good to hear that age is not too much of an issue, just general
> health. We will talk to our vet before we do anything.

I wouldnt worry too much, mine dont like boarding either and the old
one is very nasty when he goes to the vets, but it's only 30 days so
not forever.

I'm sure they'll be fine, and by all accounts they get lots of attention
from the quarantine staff!

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> We have two cats, 5 and 14. The oldest one is healthy, but really
> does not like having to go to catteries. The last time he was very
> stressed and didn't eat for nearly 10 days!! Now we have friends
> either house sit or pop in each day to feed them.
>
> We really can't decide what to do with him. We are not looking at
> moving until early 2006 so a lot could change, but I don't think I
> could leave him with anyone else when we move.
> My view is that he was around a long time before we decided to leave
> for Oz, that we have to take him into account.
>
> It's good to hear that age is not too much of an issue, just general
> health. We will talk to our vet before we do anything.

I wouldnt worry too much, mine dont like boarding either and the old
one is very nasty when he goes to the vets, but it's only 30 days so
not forever.

I'm sure they'll be fine, and by all accounts they get lots of attention
from the quarantine staff!

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