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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 12:48:47 GMT -5
Quick update, but everything went really well! The cost was much less than quoted, and Gwin went through just fine! He only took two hours to clear customs, and at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre they let him out of the carrier and into a kennel to stretch his legs, have food and water, while they cleaned up the carrier of poo for him and put in fresh bedding until I got there to pick him up.
He was perfectly okay and normal and not stressed from it all. Right now he's sleeping in his new cage without a care in the world.
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Post by Heather on Apr 9, 2015 12:50:23 GMT -5
That's wonderful. It really is. Hugs for your adventurous lad. They really do travel well. Now does he have to do any quarantines at this point?
ciao
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 13:11:52 GMT -5
No quarantine! All his papers were in order so I got to pick him right up and take him home.
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Post by Heather on Apr 9, 2015 16:14:09 GMT -5
That is so awesome. This wouldn't have been possible about 15 yrs ago. Long quarantines were considered the norm and many people would leave their little ones behind because the journey and the subsequent quarantine (about 3 or 6 months....just remember it was a bloodly long time for a pet) were just too stressful. Many a pet died while in quarantine only because they were in a shelter situation instead of with their people
ciao
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Post by Blue on Apr 10, 2015 15:09:56 GMT -5
That's wonderful! Did you still have to go through a broker or did your papers take care of all that? I'm still tempted to take Maisie for a long vacation in England (visiting pro-ferret family)...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2015 16:39:04 GMT -5
No, I still had to use the broker (PBS is the broker I used & the only broker that United will allow you to use). It's altogether pretty expensive but if you're staying awhile it's probably better for her not to be left behind!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2015 19:50:43 GMT -5
Can I just register my ferret as a service animal and skip all this? Geez what a bunch of work you had to go through. I am happy you have explained your experience in detail and no doubt it will help someone, maybe even help between choosing to take and not take their little fuzzy on vacation.
I am blown away at the costs and procedures.
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Post by Heather on Aug 24, 2015 0:38:02 GMT -5
Even service animals must pass quarantine inspections. No one is exempt. Taking an fuzzum overseas is not for the faint of heart or pocketbook
ciao
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2016 17:12:57 GMT -5
Honestly it was worth it. He was my life companion and he got an entire happy year here in London because of it. I could never have it in my heart to have surrendered him to a rescue, when I could have continued to be his human  |
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Post by Johnny on Aug 19, 2018 6:23:36 GMT -5
I am living in China and need to take a Ferret from China to the UK. Does anyone know of any airlines that will take a Ferret from China to the UK?
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Post by Sherry on Aug 19, 2018 9:32:59 GMT -5
As for airlines, you will have to call around, or talk to a travel agent.
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Post by Heather on Aug 20, 2018 12:41:14 GMT -5
It's not the flights that are difficult to find but getting the paperwork and necessary clearances. Not only do the airlines require very specific paperwork but so does each country where the airplane lands in. Some countries accept the international passport of the destination country, but it's best to make sure.
As far as the airlines...call cargo (that's how the ferret must be shipped). They will let you know if they allow this and what the requirement are
ciao
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