If you're looking for a gift for your favorite pet or pet lover this holiday season, may we suggest Woof 'Em Down Dog Biscuits. These biscuits were started by two young boys as a way to raise money for shelter dogs. So not only will you be giving a great tasty treat, but you'll also be helping pets in need this holiday season!

Today we received notification regarding India's new requirement that all pets have a "No Objection Certificate." This is particularly important, as people intending on arriving with their pets as accompanied luggage will now need to have an agent apply for this certificate before they enter the country. For assistance with moving your pet to India, feel free to contact us.

From DMN:

Madeleine Pickens, wife of Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, has plans to create a massive refuge for about 30,000 wild horses and burros to avoid having the federal government kill or sell the animals for financial reasons.

Mrs. Pickens said Tuesday she wants to buy 1 million acres for the project. Her announcement came after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management said it was considering whether to euthanize some of the animals.

Name: Dan

Subject: Passing through the US on the way home (to Canada)

If you live in Korea and are looking for an expat group or expat activities, the Korea 4 Expats newsletter is a great way to stay in the loop. If you wish to be put on the mailing list to receive the notice directly, you can register for the events e-mail notices via events@korea4expats.com or at korea4expats@yahoo.com
If you’re with a news media, newspaper or other, please contact one of the following events@korea4expats.com or events4expats@yahoo.ca to confirm that the information is for public consumption.

We have a new poll up -- If you were moving to another country with your pet, what information about the country would you be most interested in?

Vote below!

Officials offer amnesty for exotic pets Saturday

Faced with growing reports of exotic snakes and reptiles roaming the wilds of Florida and competing with native animals, state wildlife officials have made it easier for exotic pet owners to give up pets they no longer want.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will conduct one of its "pet amnesty days" on Saturday at the Jacksonville Zoo.

Another question from our partnership with PetTravelCenter.com!

Check out this article from the Times of India regarding the pet care industry getting better in India!

Name: Christine

Subject: Moving to Kuwait City from Canada and I want to bring my puppy.

Question: I currently live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and am planning on relocating to Kuwait city for work. I have a 5 month old Yorkie who weighs approx 4lbs. I will be moving in the new year and need to know what I need to do in order to bring him over there with me. Is it true they will quarantine him when I get to the airport? Also my flight goes from Edmonton to Frankfurt Germany then to Kuwait City...If you could please help me out that would be great :)

We've made a new e-friend named Mike, who keeps a great blog for expats living in Thailand called My Thai Friend. We reached out to him to see what he thought about living in Thailand with pets, since we saw he has a pet rabbit named Lucky.

Now Mike is asking for other expats' opinions on living with pets in Thailand on his blog. That's international social networking at its best!

This is Potato the pug, who relocated from Houston, Texas to Nafplio, Greece last week! Her mother, Helen, now is writing "Tater Tails from Nafplio" and they are quite entertaining! We hope Helen sends more pictures of Potato soon, and we'll be sure to post them when she does!

Our friends in New York City, Animals Away, were featured in a recent report on puppy scams. These criminals target companies like ours on a daily basis, hoping to prove to their victims that they are part of a legitimate company - they are not.

Name: Susan

Subject: Taking dog to England for a month

Question: I just heard that England has lifted their quarantine rules per Elton John on The View today with his dogs he came with. Is this true and how does one do this?

Thank you

Name: Roxana

Subject: Travel with pets

Question: I will travel to Argentina with my small size dog for 33 days, before I come back what documentation is necessary to entry US? Is the international certificate that I will take to enter Argentina valid to re-enter US or I need to go to a vet in Argentina to get a new international certificate? Please advise, thank you in advance for your help

Roxana

Answer: Hello Roxana!

Subject: Bringing my pet dog to Frankfurt, Germany from India

Question: Hello Rachel,

I have been in Frankfurt,Germany for the past 5 months on work permit.I want to bring my parents here on visit.However,I have a pet dog, a Lhasa Apso who is around 5 years old.It is impossible for us to leave him behind in India.

Please guide me on the complete procedure on how i can get him here along with my parents.

Answer: Hello Vinita!

Here's what you will need to get your dog into Germany (steps must be followed in the order specified):

Name: Dawn

Subject: Bulldogs in Abu Dhabi

Question: Good afternoon,

I have read through your PetRelocation blog and thought you might be the perfect person to whom I should ask this question.

I have a 4 month old English Bulldog puppy. My husband has just started a new job in Abu Dhabi and thinks they will ask him to move in country.

Name: Caitlin

Subject: Bringing cat home from China

Question: Hello!

Readers Overwhelmingly Approve of Pets in Cabin

Posted November 10, 2008 at 11:39 am ET by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff

Travelers with animals comprise a

Name: Risa

Subject: Rules and Regs. & How to ship my small dog to UK safely?

Question: Also...does my dog have to go in quarantine?

Thanks!

Answer: Hello Risa!

There are some requirements you will need to fulfill in order to be able to get your dog into the UK and make it through customs. Please note- the rules change depending on which country you will be coming from, so if you're not leaving from the US the requirements will be different from what is below:

Name: Mary

Subject: Bringing a dog home from Greece

Question: My son has been living in Athens, Greece for the last 2 years. He took in a stray dog over a year ago and now wants to bring it home to Memphis, TN with him. He checked with the cargo shipping companies at the Athens airport and was told it is over 1,000 Euros to ship the dog. Is there a less expensive way to get the dog to the US? I love my son and want him to be able to bring his 'best friend' home, but can't afford the price.

Answer: Hello Mary!

If you're considering relocating to the Cayman Islands, a new pet law will make it more difficult to let your pup run loose. Read here or below!
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