United Arab Emirates

Surprise! Rosie the Puppy Travels to Dubai

By Pet Relocation | November 10th, 2009

A few months ago, we were contacted by Vicky, who was wanting to purchase a Cairn Terrier puppy in the United States to send to Dubai as a surprise for her daughter Daisy.  Her friend in Dubai also wanted to purchase a puppy from the same breeder.  Vicky was quickly finding out that moving puppies to Dubai isn't always the easiest thing.  Pets must be at least 4 months of age to allow for adequate rabies vaccination time. 

Pet shipping to Dubai!

Here's what a customer had to say about our pet shipping services to Dubai:

Our pets arrived 20 minutes ago.

Thanks so much - you guys made a very difficult situation very easy.

Thank you!

Matt, Fuzz and Smudge

Moving a pet rabbit from Kenya to Dubai

By Pet Relocation | September 29th, 2009

Name: Ruhi
Moving From: Kenya
Moving To: Dubai
Question: Can my rabbit travel by air?  If yes, how much does it cost and what's the procedure?

Rabbits can be difficult to ship internationally due to the fact that many countries are concerned about infectious diseases.  However, when traveling to the UAE, your rabbit would need to have a blood test (Titre test) prior to departure.  You will also need to apply for an import permit.

Questions --and answers!-- about moving with pets to Abu Dhabi!

By Pet Relocation | July 13th, 2009

Today we received this email from a woman who would like to move to the UAE with her cat, from Canada:

Flying pets in cargo - a concerned pet owner's question and an answer!

By Pet Relocation | July 10th, 2009

Today we received an email from a very anxious pet owner, who displays many of the common concerns about international pet transport.  We wanted to post her email and our answer to her so others could see that they're certainly not alone!

Dear PetRelocation:

United Arab Emirates

Living: 

Local Pet Resources

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Veterinarians

Dubai Kennels & Cattery: Dubai UAE PH: +971 4 285 1646 Email: info@dkc.ae, Website: www.dkc.ae

The British Veterinary Center: Abu Dhabi, UAE PH:  941 2 665 0085 Email:  info@Britvet.ae

American Veterinary Clinic: Abu Dhabi UAE PH: 971 2 6655044 Email:  avc@emirates.net.ae

ABvC: Dubai UAE PH:  971 4 340 8601 Email:  abvc@eim.ae

Groomers and Pet Supplies

Creature Comforts: Dubai UAE PH:  971 50 695 9480 Email:  enquiry@creaturecomfortsdubai.com

Pets Oasis: P.O.Box: 3468 Um Al Quwain United Arab Emirates PH:  971 6 766 2397 Email:  info@petsoasisuae.com

Rules: 
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.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES IMPORT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

1.  All animals need to be implanted with a microchip:  Compatible with international standards(ISO 11784/11785).

2.  All animals need to have Full Vaccinations:

Dogs:  Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Leptospirosis, (DHLPP) and Rabies within the last 12 months and a minimum of 21 days before arrival.
Cats:  Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (FVRCP), and Rabies within the last 12 months and a minimum of 21 days before arrival. 

3.  RNATT Test:  Unless you are originating from one of the countries below, your pet will have to under go a Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Test (RNATT).  The RNATT test result must not be less than 0.5 iu/ml, and, furthermore, must not be older than three months at the time of your pet’s arrival.  The countries listed below are considered “Rabies Free” or “Rabies Controlled” by the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water (MEW) and are exempt from this portion of the import process: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

4.  Apply for the import permit:  Your PetRelocation.com Specialist will do this on your behalf.

5.  APHIS form 7001 issued within 10 days of departure:  Your vet should have these in stock.  It’s a good idea to call ahead and ask.  This is an international health certificate that needs to be completed by your vet and sent to the USDA for the correct endorsement.  Speak to your PetRelocation.com specialist regarding the USDA portion of this process as certain packages have this included.

6.  The Following Documentation needs to be present at the time of customs clearance.  Please provide these to your Pet Relocation Specialist prior to your animal departing:    

  • Copy of the Pet Owner’s Passport
    A maximum of two pets are allowed per passport.

Relocating Dogs to United Arab Emirates

What Type of Pets Do You Have?: 
Dogs
How was your experience finding pet care in your new country?: 
I was looking for a place to board my dog when I go on vacation, and it was very difficult. The price is not what concerns me really, it was the thought of leaving my dog in a kennel for at least a month. When I asked about the kennels here at the vet, I found out that the cages are fairly small, and the animals receive no play time and minimal out time. So I started pet sitting here. I just want to make people aware that there is an alternative to boarding their pets in a kennel, and also, that pet sitters offer more love, attention, and personal care. This is especially important when people are planning on being gone for long periods of time. Most people living here vacation once a year and are gone for at least one month, some people are gone for 3 months and more. That is too much time to leave an animal in a cage at the boarding facilities here. My website is www.abudhabipetsitter.com

Relocating Dogs to United Arab Emirates

What Type of Pets Do You Have?: 
Dogs
How was your experience finding pet care in your new country?: 
Pet care in Abu Dhabi UAE is difficult. Vets and especially boarding/grooming are difficult to find. We located two. One is British Vetinary Center - good but expensive and usually accommodation is always taken up in advance. We located NATIONAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL at vetyhosp@emirates.net.ae = email address. Tel = 971-2-446-1628 , Fax = 971-2-446-2548, Mobile = 971-050-446-4910, Ask for Dr. Anwar Shahed, He takes cats, dogs and falcons and provides boarding and grooming. He is located conveniently on 17th Street just off of Airport Road across from the mosque

Relocating DOGS & Cats to United Arab Emirates

What Type of Pets Do You Have?: 
DOGS & Cats
How was your experience finding pet care in your new country?: 
The vet here is great, they offer dog obedience classes for the dogs and they are great with the cats. Pet food can be purchased at any of the grocery stores just like in the states. The meds you can get thru the vets offices. Dogs are a little harder to take out due to the religion. You have to keep the dogs close to you at all times, as the Muslims believe that they are dirty animals. At least that is what we have been told.

Relocating CAT to United Arab Emirates

What Type of Pets Do You Have?: 
CAT
How was your experience finding pet care in your new country?: 
This was all rather easy (vet, food, etc.). Dubai has only a couple of hotels/extended stays that allow cats. Plus, with the steady schedule of conferences, finding a room here can often be a nightmare. So, I suggest to research and book very early if you want your pet to stay with you while in temporary housing. We’ve never been comfortable boarding our cats, so we were lucky to have another company employee offer to house Taylor, our cat.
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