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Offline mike77777777

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« on: July 27, 2011, 11:27:51 AM »
Can anyone tell me if there are any requirements apart from rabies jabs/tests required to take my dog to Fethiye/Calis.



Offline Fastlady

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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2011, 15:08:09 PM »
Depends where you're bringing him from, ie, don't think there are restrictions from, say Marmaris(!!) ....but if you're talking about bringing a dog into Turkey, I found this info on another website:
"a veterinary health certificate must be issued not more than 10 days before departure.  Dogs should be vaccinated against rabies, distemper, hepatitis and leptospiroz.  
All vaccinations should not be more than 6 months and not less than 15 days before the travel.
These requirements do not need to be lmotarized by either Foreign and Commonwealth Office Legalisation Department or Turkish Consulate General if you are accompanying your pet.

Rules and regulations are always subject to change. "
Hope this helps

Offline Firo

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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2011, 18:26:53 PM »
Easy answer to this one...Contact Defra!

Offline Eric

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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 18:39:58 PM »
As my better half said, "contact DEFRA".  But as an aside, one of the conditions that DEFRA state is that if you are bringing your dog(s) from the UK to Turkey, Turkish requirements are that your dog(s) must be neutered!  So if you are talking about just a holiday for the dog that could be a life changing experience for it :o 8) ;)

We brought our, then 2 yr old, pedigree standard schnauser out here when we moved in 2007.  The breeder said that would be great as there are breeders in Turkey and Greece who will pay loads to breed from your bitch ( the dog not the wife: :) 8)) Not top of our list at the time but of interest.  Defra and Turkish requirements put a stop to that!

Offline jackstee

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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 19:48:45 PM »
Hi
We have brought our dog into Turkey from , lets say, several countries including Pakistan, Oman, Qatar etc etc.

Allthough he does have all the paperwork , nobody has even looked at him, never mind us.

Basically the rule is you can bring one animal per person ( maybe per trip)

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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 21:07:15 PM »
The nice people at Defra will help you with the paperwork.  I came out on a charter flight with my cat.  Animals cannot travel on all flights so you need to check with the airlines for flights around the time you want to travel.  Yes you need vaccinations, microchip and rabies jabs.  If your dog is elderly your vet will have to issue a fit to fly certificate.  The animal box has to meet certain requirements but they can be bought on line from specialist companies - Vari Kennel is the one recommended. They arrive flat packed and have to be assembled - all metal screws and catches etc..... within 96 hours of flying you animal has to be seen by a Defra registered Vet to get final paperwork done.  I used Thomson Airlines and the cargo people in Luton were fantastically helpful.   My own Vet was Defra registered so it wasn't too complicated.  Everyone says there is tax to pay in Dalaman but I've not met anyone who has been charged in the last 3 years.  Let the check in staff know you have an animal going as cargo and the stewards/esses - they will let you know how he/she is doing during the flight.   The animals come off the flight after the baggage and you collect them from baggage reclaim - a member of staff will have your pet, take your paperwork and escort you through customs - you are not allowed to put food or water in with them and they cannot be sedated.  I kept my orange juice cup from the flight and made sure I had some bottled water left so that I could give mine a dring as quickly as possible after landing.   Hope that helps.

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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 21:25:01 PM »
Thanks everyone...some very humourous replies as well as informative...

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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2011, 18:19:56 PM »
Hi all just had this come through - no pets section so here it is ...
http://www.defra.gov.uk/publications/2011/06/30/pb13582-bringing-pets-into-uk/
its a PDF download..
enjoy Bim

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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2011, 12:06:42 PM »
does anyone actually know what the situation is regarding bringing your pet back to the UK from Turkey after Jan 2012 as it doesnt seem clear to me

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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2011, 13:11:43 PM »
{A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}43839&whichpage=2&SearchTerms=returning,to,the,UK,with,pets Try this topic Robert.




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