United States
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Ireland
Attention: This information is to be used as general guidelines and may not be updated to meet the current requirements. Before you travel, be sure to contact the appropriate authorities for your destination country.
IRELAND IMPORT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
All animals relocating to Ireland are sent through Belfast under the United Kingdom’s Pets Passport Scheme and driven across the border into Ireland. This is due to the fact that animals flying directly into Dublin (the only approved airport for entry into Ireland) must accompany thier owners, and are subject to a minimum of three days quarantine until all paperwork is verified and all vet checks completed.
Your Pet Relocation Specialist will apply for the necessary transit permits required to cross the border from the United Kingdom into Ireland given at least 30 days notice prior to departure.
* Please note that your Veterinarian MUST BE ‘USDA ACCREDITED’ *
1. Microchip: Each Pet shall be identified by means of a microchip. No other form of identification is acceptable. The microchip used should comply with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785- otherwise the pet will need to be sent with it’s own scanner attached to the top of the crate.
* The microchip implantation MUST BE DONE BEFORE the rabies vaccination. Make sure the Vet scans the chip prior to implant so we know it works.
2. Rabies Vaccination & Certificate: All pets must have an original Rabies Certificate and this certificate must state the microchip number, the date of inoculation and the validity of the particular vaccination you obtain – some are good for two years, others are only good for one.
3. Rabies Titer / FAVN-OIE Tests: FAVN or Fluorescent Antibody Viral Neutralization (FAVN) Blood Test is to ensure that the rabies vaccinations have provided adequate rabies antibody levels and will need to be approved by an approved Government Facility prior to export (i.e. the USDA).
To obtain a Rabies Titer/FAVN test:
Your vet will need to send a serum sample, accompanied by a completed FAVN Report Form, to the Kansas State University lab* to do the FAVN test. The Kansas State Lab will then send the FAVN Report Form with the results of the test back to the submitting clinic.
Rabies Laboratory
Kansas State University
2005 Research Park Circle
Manhattan, KS 66502
tel. 785-532-4483
fax 785-532-4474
If the FAVN test is approved:
The ‘Six Month Wait’ begins at the day of blood draw.
The results of the blood test must be 0.5 IU/ml or above in order to qualify for entry.
*Please call KSU prior to sending the blood to make sure they are aware of the delivery and the destination location. We also suggest, prior to shipping the blood, that you ask how they want the blood container labeled and how they want it sent to them. These labs do change their policy often, so its best to double check with them.
4. Letter From Your Vet: Please have a typed letter, on the Vet’s Company Letterhead, which states the date the microchip was implanted. Please include the microchip number and the Pet(s) information (name, breed, sex & age)
* Please note – if the Rabies Vaccination and the blood draw date were done on the same day, please state that the vaccination was given BEFORE the blood was drawn. We will need this letter signed by your Vet – in BLUE ink.
5. EU Vet Health Certificate (Form EC#: 998) – (Form provided to you by PetRelocation.com) – This is the standard Health Certificate to be filled out by your accredited Veterinarian. This certificate is valid for 4 months prior to departure date, so do not get this issued too early.
6. USDA Endorsement: The above referenced forms:
- Microchip Implantation Record
- Rabies Certificate
- Rabies Titer Test Results
- Vet Letter
- EU Vet Health Certificate
Must be sent to your local USDA for their stamp of approval. Please contact your PetRelocation.com representative on the best way of handling this.
7. Final Step: 24-48 Hours Prior to Departure we will need to go back to your Veterinarian so they can issue both an International Health Certificate & the Tick/Tapeworm Treatments they have administered.
*Please make sure your Vet has these International Health Certificates in stock (their own document or a Form #7001) prior to your appointment.
* North American Vets frequently use unacceptable tick and tapeworm treatments for the UK, namely Stronghold & Cestex. The treatment used MUST contain the ingredient – praziquantel – and be administered in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Local Pet Resources
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Veterinarians
Bairbre O'Malley - Veterinary Hospital: Kilmantain Place, Bray, Co. Wicklow,Ireland, Phone: 01 272 3857
Hanaghan Veterinary Hospital: Ballyvary Village Co. Mayo Ph: 094 92 89007
Blackrock Vet Clinic: 5 The Probe Square Carysfort Avenue Blackrock Co. Dublin
Grooming and Pet Supplies
Pet Bliss:12 Church Road, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Co.Wicklow, Ireland
Dublin Pet Store: 118 Capel Street City Centre, Dublin Dublin, PH: +353 (0) 1 874 3116
Uncle Micks: 9 North King Street In & Around Dublin, Dublin Dublin, PH: +353 (0) 1 873 6666
FK Pet Accessories/TA Pets online:188 Applewood Heights Greystones, Co Wicklow, Ireland, 03531 2873 523
Home Boarding & Kennel Services
Carlow
Kilbricken Boarding Kennels: 0503/48683, Kilbricken h.s.e, Fenagh, Co Carlow
Clare
Tender Loving Care Pet Holiday Home: Elizabeth Lowe, Mountshannon, Co. Clare, PH: 061 927177 / 087 2934930
Cork
Rosscarbery Boarding Kennels: West Cork, Co Cork, PH: Anna 023 48689 or 086 6018925
Brookville Boarding Kennels: Ballygarvan, Co. Cork, PH: 021-4888995
Woodhaven Kennels Grooming: All breeds catered for including Large dogs. Collection and Delievery service. Pet and Show quality trims. Over 20 years experience. PH: 01 2941121 (anytime)
Aoife's Pet Care Services: Very qualified, with top references. PH: 087 961 2119
(The Pet Sitting Co.) Linda Clarke/Animal Auntie: A pet sitting service aimed at pet owners on the north side of Dublin. PH: 01 8119530
Hotels Accepting Pets
Ashlee Lodge
Gregans Castle
Killarney Royal Hotel
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel
Mustard Seed At Echo Lodge
Sea View House Hotel
St Clerans Manor House
Pet Parks
Turoe Pet Farm And Leisure Park
Rinville Park
Curraghchase Forest Park
Geography
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twentieth largest in the world. It lies to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain. Politically, the state known as Ireland covers five sixths of the island, with Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, occupying the remainder in the northeast. The name 'Ireland' derives from Old Irish Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word 'land'.
A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohill (Irish: Corrán Tuathail) in County Kerry, which is 1,041 m (3,414 feet). The River Shannon, at 386 km (240 miles) is the longest river in Ireland. The island's lush vegetation, a product of its mild climate and frequent but soft rainfall, earns it the sobriquet "Emerald Isle". The island's area is 84,412 km². Ireland's least arable land lies in the south-western and western counties. These areas are largely mountainous and rocky, with dramatic green vistas.
Climate
Overall, Ireland has a mild, but changeable, climate all year with few extremes. The warmest recorded air temperature was 33.3°C (91.94°F) at Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny on 26 June 1887, whereas the lowest recorded temperature was -19.1°C (-2.38°F) at Markree Castle, County Sligo on 16 January 1881.
Irish Links, www.irishlinks.co.uk, provides resources, links and information for those interested in moving to Ireland.
Irish Blogs.ie, www.irishblogs.ie, has a section on Living in Ireland.
The Irish Guide, www.theirishguide.com, provides general information about Ireland, but also has a section on Living in Ireland. expatriates.
