Hi Cavalier,cavalier wrote:I just returned to Singapore from the United States with my dog. I did everything myself so if anyone has any questions, please ask. Most of the process is straight forward but a little time consuming. I think the most confusing part was going from the airport to the temporary quarantine facility. The AVA instructions on this step were not accurate. For us, doing everything ourselves was worth the extra effort to save around US$3500.
Anyway, good luck to everyone else!
eduardomi wrote:Hello all,
I would like to bring this subject alive as many of us are now dealing with this process and would like to be as much informed as possible.
I have read almost every topic related to pet relocation to Singapore and I still have some questions that I hope someone can answer.
First, I will start by saying that I would be moving my pet from Los Angeles, Califonia. It is a 2 year persian cat and so far he's had all his vaccinations (Including rabies 2 months ago).
I am intending to move my cat to Singapore in May or June of this year (2010) and these are my questions:
- I will do EVERYTHING possible to fall under category C1, as it implies less quarantine days. However, this category requires an AVA APPROVED INACTIVATED VACCINE. Does anyone know what this means? Or where I can find a list of "approved" vaccines?
Also, C1 also requires that after the blood test (at least 1 month after the 1st vaccine) the animal should take YET ANOTHER rabies vaccination. The last time I was at the vet they told me that rabies vaccination should not be repeated. Does anyone have information on this? Has anyone done it? Vaccinate your pet against rabies twice?
Also, who can help me find or refer me to a "GOVERNMENT VETERINARIAN" ? It looks like I need him anyways, to endorse part 4 of the "Veterinarian Certificate to Import pets to Singapore".
How is the USDA involved in this? Do I need a permit from them to export the cat to Singapore? or is there any related paperwork I need to fill out with them?
One last question:
As we are doing all by ourselves (even if we want to, we cannot spend the money to pay an agent) who can help us with the shipping process of the pet? My wife is currently in LA so she can handle that part, and I am in Singapore so I can handle this end. But, for airline reservation is not like you purchase a ticket for yourself, how do you check-in or send an animal in the cargo area? I am actually looking at KLM as they have very good referral for pet handling but how do you actually book a place for your pet with them and how do you select the flight you want your pet to be on?
If you made this to this part, thanks for reading and if you have the info to answer these question is much more than appreciated.
Thank you all.
Best,
Ed.
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