please don't put words into my mouth (just for a statement of fact, i think singapore is an amazing place otherwise i would not consider moving there), i appreciate your candor but the demeanor and content isn't helpful. i organized my thoughts into a cogent question with valid concerns, and i would request your response would be as civil, professional, and/or thoughtful in return. lastly, if for whatever reason you do feel the urge to bash me, please do so directly at me and leave my kitty out of it, she has done nothing to you and i take her happiness and well-being very seriously. snide remarks about her welfare are unwarranted and not welcome.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Sure sounds like you are trying to circumvent to me. I reckon AVA will see it the same way. You might think this country is backward, but you'll just have to learn the hard way. Or should I say, you pet will as it's put first one place and then another and then another because you feel you are smarter the Singapore. Good Luck. Your pet's going to need it.
thank you for this response, this indeed does help. seems like the concern here is mostly focused on rabies, she just got her shot in april but it looks like i'll have give her at least 2 more shots to meet the requirements for C1.Ratpick_2000 wrote:Look again. Category C, i,e the mainland US is 10 days quarantine once the cat arrives in Singapore (this is dependent on you following the prescribed rules laid out in the AVA import certificate)
The 6 months rule is non-negotiable and I guarantee they will not release the animal early because it passed through Hawaii. There will be a bill of lading that shows your cat passing through and the dates on which it occurred.
We brought 2 dogs from Dubai to Singapore via the UK and had to go through the 6 months quarantine for this reason. You have to remember it's policy and there is very little room for manoeuvre when it comes to bending quarantine rules.
Hope this helps
How do you know about how amazing Singapore is? Have you actually lived here? Being here for even a week as a tourist is completely different to living here for 20 years as SMS has done. You will find very quickly that there is only 1 way to do things here. A to B to C with no deviations and no shortcuts. You will get frustrated with it, but it sounds like you'll fit in well as the locals don't understand the concept of sarcasm either.zt2012 wrote:please don't put words into my mouth (just for a statement of fact, i think singapore is an amazing place otherwise i would not consider moving there), i appreciate your candor but the demeanor and content isn't helpful. i organized my thoughts into a cogent question with valid concerns, and i would request your response would be as civil, professional, and/or thoughtful in return. lastly, if for whatever reason you do feel the urge to bash me, please do so directly at me and leave my kitty out of it, she has done nothing to you and i take her happiness and well-being very seriously. snide remarks about her welfare are unwarranted and not welcome.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Sure sounds like you are trying to circumvent to me. I reckon AVA will see it the same way. You might think this country is backward, but you'll just have to learn the hard way. Or should I say, you pet will as it's put first one place and then another and then another because you feel you are smarter the Singapore. Good Luck. Your pet's going to need it.
i don't know singapore is an amazing place, i said i think it is, big difference, hence the research, hence posting on these forums.carteki wrote:How do you know about how amazing Singapore is? Have you actually lived here? Being here for even a week as a tourist is completely different to living here for 20 years as SMS has done. You will find very quickly that there is only 1 way to do things here. A to B to C with no deviations and no shortcuts. You will get frustrated with it, but it sounds like you'll fit in well as the locals don't understand the concept of sarcasm either.
Add to that your inability to read and understand (what sounds like basic ) instructions, as evidenced by Ratpick's feedback will also help!
thank you SMS, actually my original questions were in the way the document were meant to be interpretted. if you are so inclined to believe me, let me try and explain what i meant - the document from the AVA separates regions into different categories, but the wording in the explanations say that the animal must reside in the country for 6 months or more, Hawaii is not a country, it is a state that is part of the country of the United States. therefore it wasn't clear to me whether my cat, which is owned by a citizen of the US would be able to be "OK'ed" by Hawaii first before moving onto Singapore.sundaymorningstaple wrote:You and your cat live in the continental USofA. Any attempt to circumnavigate that fact supports what I've said. Full Stop. It is you who is attempting to change facts to suit your purposes. The one who will suffer will be the cat when it gets caught up in the bureaucracy and she can't voice her displeasure. Think of your pet first and a worst case scenario.
We just went through this process back in January and the wife handled it all. It can be overwhelming but if you stick to Ratpick's advice then that will be the bulk of the work. After that I would recommend writing out a calendar to have everything timed correctly with vet appointments etc then it's smooth sailing once the pet is on the ground.Ratpick_2000 wrote:Just remember two things:
The Rabies Serology test and vaccination which enables your animal to have an antibody level above the minimum requirement is a rule prescribed the world over. In some countries, such as the UK and the EU, there are reciprocal agreements whereby the total eradication of Rabies in that country means the animal is safe. The USA (and by default, Hawaii) does not qualify under this category, hence the "C" category.
Singapore is not strict, or unusual in their interpretation of the quarantine rules, quite the opposite in fact. Try taking your moggy to the UK for a holiday if you don't believe me!
Second thing: its TEN (10) days. You can do that in your sleep. The quarantine facility here in Singapore at Sembawang is world class, and is in fact better than most kennels I have used. You can visit your cat between 4-6pm every day and it'll be over before you know it.
My advice: concentrate on booking the quarantine facility, getting the animal license and raising an airway bill for your cat to enter the country. Let me know if you need advice with the shipment. There are a few companies that are half decent.
Good luck
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