Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Property For Sale in Calis Beach & Turkey => Moving To Turkey => Topic started by: Gina on December 04, 2004, 13:30:20 PM
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Has anyone out there any experience of living in Turkey with their pet? I've got loads of info on how to get my beloved there but what now worries me is what happens when I wish to visit old blighty. Are there any dog siters/kennels around and has anyone used their sevices yet. I'm still wondering if taking my dog is a good idea but I would miss her and enjoy our walks together. Is it me being selfish by taking her or should I find her another home.
Gina
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Hi Gina, I don't think it's selfish, it might be selfish not taking her, she might not want to live with anyone else. Take her, she'll soon settle in & what would you want to come back for, let all your family & friends come out to see you, there's not much else left here. Alan
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I agree there's not much to return to but I have 3 children and between them 5 granchildren , no 6 on the way in May 2005.
I know at times we will want to come and pay them a visit like at xmas etc. Its not cheap or easy for a young family to get to Turkey at such times and so we will probably want to visit them instead. Hence my worry about pooch. Both myself and hubby also have our elderly mothers still alive and although they are both fairly fit and active they have said that they could not contimplate the journey to Turkey on their own.
Gina
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Gina
if you search this site you will see my "puppies" everywhere.
I have two Siberian huskies, and although I didn't bring them from the UK I am still lumbered with them.
Lots of my friends bought there dogs over and don't regret it.
If you don't then you will feel guilty all the time you are here and that will spoil the move for you .
There are kennels here if you need to go away and I will give you all the advice on the best Vets etc when you get here, or before if you like.
We are lucky that we have a couple of friends who will house sit and look after the dgos when we go away but the kennels are lovely too it's just that I spoil my pair.
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Thanks Xanadu
At least that has put our minds at rest re the kennels. We didn't really want to leave her in England but were worried about her care if we did need to return at anytime, I also didn't want taking her to restrict us visiting our families. As I've already said it is expensive and I think if we want to see our family more often than the probable once a year that they will be able to afford then we will have to make the effort to visit them at times.
Gina
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Hi Gina, I,m glad you asked that question as I was wandering about what we would do with our dog if we have to go back to UK for visits. I am also worried about how she will cope in Turkey she is a Golden Retriever but I cant bear to leave her. Loads of folk have told me I am mad to be taking her but I think she would be happier coming with us I will just have to get her a good haircut before she goes (scalped) to cope with the heat. Its good to know there are other dog lovers out there might meet you out dog walking one day. Lorna
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hello Lorna
Forgot to mention my dog is a golden Lab. Looks like there could be a few of us with the same problem eh ! Could be that we all get together ,if the dogs get on that is and try to solve it ourselves. Maybe we could set up some sort of dog sitting circle. Our plan is to be out in Turkey by next April but still waiting for our house to sell , when's your plan to move.
Gina
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Hi Gina
That would be a good idea setting up a dog sitting circle. We will be coming out on 2nd of May, and I cant wait. We have sold our house and after the New Year we will have to start packing up. How did you get on with your dogs flights? we are in Scotland so that means Bonnie(dog) has to go down to Heathrow then on to Istanbul then Dalaman 3 differant flights Im a wee bit concerned that it might be to much for her but the vet assures me she will be fine.
Lorna
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Hi
We live in London so will fly from Gatwick, I will look for the paperwork later as just about to have dinner but I'm sure the company we are going to use flies direct to Dalamn from Gatwick so no need for all those changes. The cost seems a bit steep though about £1000- £1200. We have also been told that an early flight is advisable as the area the dog has to enter Turkey through shuts at about 4-5 in the afternoon ....Hence no dog till next day!!!
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Just had a quick look and the company is called Par Air services . Either you take your dog to them or they collect and will Kennel overnght for about £7.50 , they quoted us £45 for the collection service . Their phone no is 01206 330332 and they are based in Colchester,obviously your collection would be more expensive but they do fly direct to Dalaman bur apparently you have to travel on the same flight or else get an import permit for the dog
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Hi Gina,
Thanks for the info I will look into that tomorrow I dont know why the company we are using say that she cant go direct to Dalaman. Will let you know how I get on.
Thanks Lorna
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Lorna - try Lady Haye if thats not who you are using - they were very helpful before and flew into Dalaman - although you do need to be on the same flight.
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Orange
Thanks for the advice, I have since found out that it is because we are in Scotland Bonnie has to go to Heathrow, how much easier it would have been if we lived in England. Looks like she will have to endure 3 flights and then we will have to go and pick her up at Izmir
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Lorna
Hope it goes ok and I am sure as your vet has said she will be ok - good luck.
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Thanks Orange,
Iwill let everyone know how she gets on she will certainly be well travelled, my son has renamed her 'the flying dog'.
Lorna
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The main problem is that there are few if any flights from Heathrow direct to Dalaman. Most of the flights to Turkey are scheduled to Istanbul and therefore very expensive.
Our 2 Springer Spaniels flew out with us on a MyTravel flight from Bristol to Dalaman in August.As we entered the baggage hall the dogs were having aterrific time going round the carousel in their travelling boxes. Their boarding and paperwork, including legalisation, was all taken care of by Overhill Kennels of Bristol.They also supplied their travelling boxes. If you use any of the kennels in the London catchment area you'll pay a high premium. Overhill have got a website that is well worth checking out. You must travel on the same flight as the dog, otherwise an import licence is required.
They're loving it here in Turkey. Although you'll find that not as many Turks are as keen on dogs as the English are. In fact quite a few Turks that we've met have been very afraid of them until they've got to know them. ( We actually managed to clear the water of Turks at Gemiler when we took the dogs for a swim ).
Contact me if you need info regarding airport transfer from Dalaman, because there are very few taxi companies that are prepared to carry animals. We may also be able to help regarding the dog sitting / kenneling in the Fethiye area.
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I am really glad to know that your dogs are happy in Turkey they must cope with the heat and everything ok I sometimes think i am being selfish taking the dog but you have put my mind at rest. Hopefully we will be alright getting dog from the Airport have a Turkish friend who says he will pick her up
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I'm sure everything will be OK. The dog will soon adapt to the heat, just as you will.
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How do you think my two survive as Siberian Huskies.
They spend the summer in airconditioned luxury and go to the beach at the end of th day.
You will find your dogs love the water even if they didnt before.
And you are right about clearing the beach. We took our dogs to a beach near here and you would have thought that we had released two rabid Dobermans. The Turks scatterred and screamed while my fluffy bundles frolicked in the waves.
Advice!!! Take them to the beach after 6pm in the summer lol
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my dog already loves the water we live by the sea so she swims most of the summer months. Do you get your Huskies clipped at all? I thought I would get Bonnie clipped pretty short to cope with the heat.
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Our Springers have got thick coats but they are OK in the heat. We make sure that they have somewhere in the shade to sleep if they want and they have access to drinking water all of the time.
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You can't clip a Huskie as there are two layers or fur and the bottom layer totally covers the skin......very difficult adn one is pure white so his skin has to be covered at tall times.
Ho Hum...spoilt.
Funnily enough one of them is malting now.......very strange in the winter.
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We are making the first steps to move to Calis-we have put our house up for sale. We shall definately be bringing Honey our 3yr old yellow labrador with us. Reading all the comments has certainly put our mind at rest. I would definately be interested in the dog sitting circle. What a great idea and the dogs would love it and it would save us money.
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Now that we've got ourselves settled here we've decided that we are able to offer a dog sitting service commencing in March 2005. But for FEMALE DOGS ONLY. We've got 3 females of our own and really don't want any accidental additions to the pack.
We live on 3.5 acres of land in Kaya Koyu ( The Ghost Village )and we could offer either a secure compound where the "guest" can be accomodated or living inhouse with the family pets. It will depend on how they get along together. As with UK kennels, we would have to insist that vaccinations are upto date and documented, and that the dogs are ID chipped.
We can also offer a dog-walking service for owners who are incapacitated and a collection service from Dalaman Airport.
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What great news as I would think we will have to go back to UK from time to time I would definately be interested in using your service. I wanted to say thanks for recomending Overhill, they are going to fly dog direct from Bristol to Dalaman and are even going to collect her from Glasgow and take her down to Bristol. This is a huge load off my mind as one flight must be easier on her than having to endure 3.
Hope to meet you in May Cheers Lorna
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Lorna,
That's great news about Overhill! I'm glad that they are helping you. I'm sure you won't regret it.
We'll look forward to seeing you in May. If you need any further help get in touch.
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hi
wounder if you can help us, we have 2 parrots an african grey and a cockatoo, we would love to bring them with us when we come to live in turkey, will i be able to ? has anyone done this?. and how ?
great to here so many nice stories about your dogs. good for you
amanda mark
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Not sure about Parrotts.........ask the embassy, sorry.
But KKOB.......do you take male dogs who have been "chopped" and show no interst in females whatsover?
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thanks for that will do
cant leave them behind like leavein one of my kids behind.
amanda
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Xanadu,
Yes, boy dogs are now OK. We've had the 3 girls "snipped", just to be on the safe side.
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Hi,
Was just browsing through and saw your post about parrots. We moved in to Altinkum in May of last year bringing a dog, cat and African grey parrot.
Your first port of call is to get in touch with Defra who need to be informed of any animal or bird leaving the country, they will let you know the procedure. CITES have to be informed re your African Grey believe it or not it is on CITES endangered species register and you need a certificate from them for it to leave the country. I don't know if the cockatoo is also on the register but they will advise you.
You are only supposed to bring one pet per person but we were lucky they let us through with three.
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hi carmarg
thank you just got that number from my vets today, will give them a call.
pleased you took all pets with you, hope i can to
amanda
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OK, as we have moved onto different pets now, any ideas how I can bring Terance my Terrapin from Tenerife over.
Would anyone object if he uses the pool and he is totally wild, at this present time he is still hibernating in the pond somewhere. During the summer he come out of the pond and sunbathes on his rock all day. He's not small either, his shell is larger than a side plate.
Dippey
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Hi Dippey
I brought my piranha`s with me when i moved over, i put a plastic bag inside a Pringles tube (with a few small holes in the lid) and they seemed quite happy as they love pringles anyway, they have now had 20 babies and are thriving in the warm weather.
An idea how to bring Terence over is to : fix a leather strap to one of his front and back legs, slip it over your shoulder and bring him in as a handbag.
Crabbit
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Crabbit, can I do the same with my crocodile. Alan
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Alan
Don`t be so stupid, LOL
Buy it a mate, stick your feet in their mouths and just walk through customs.
Crabbit
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm can i do that with a parrot or two
lol
amanda
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Amanda
A parrot or two would look a bit suspicious on your feet
Crabbit
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Thanks Dave, I'll try that, I better make sure I don't mix him up with my real handbag, don't think Terance would appreciate me shoving my lipstick and other stuffy down his mouth!
As for parrots wouldn't it look better if you stick them on your head as a hat, like ladies day at Ascot, if they move about too much use a hatpin?
Dipps
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could try that but charlie the (the grey) would proberly call every on a w....r and i would be put away as they would think it was me lol.
were as pj the cockatoo would just say cuddle and hello which one shell i use mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm have to think about that on lol
amanda
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use the hatpin then they won't say much at all.
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think he may say more than i want him to (if you know what i mean) lol