Saudi Arabia: Travel with your dog

Saudi Arabia has recently changed some of its rules regarding importing pets into the Kingdom.

Here are the up-to-date requirements for importing a pet to Saudi Arabia.
There are currently no quarantine requirements.

You will be required to:


Have an International Veterinary Health Certificate and a Rabies Certificate endorsed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or your local authority, if not coming from the US.

• Get these documents along with a letter addressed to the Director of Customs, Saudi Arabia legalized by the Saudi Consulate along e Saudi Consulate.
• State dogs as ‘Watch Dogs’ in the letter endorsed by the USDA and legalized by the Consulate.
• Have all routinely administered immunizations completed at least 30 days prior to entry.
• Show an original Rabies Certificate along side the Health Certificate to prove that the rabies vaccination was administered no more than six months and at least 30 days prior to entry.
• An import permit from the Saudi Arabia National Authority for the Protection of Wildlife and Development.
• A customs declaration upon arrival.

If you would like to book your pet’s specific relocation with PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions, or for further information about our general pet relocation services, please contact us at  EMAIL. One of our dedicated animal relocation agents will follow up with you shortly with a quote tailor-made to your needs.

On Aug, 28th, on a flight from Miami to San Francisco, United airlines killed my 2.5 year old Mastiff, BamBam

The following sad story was publish on Facebook:

On Aug, 28th, '12, on a flight from Miami to San Francisco, United airlines killed my 2.5 year old Mastiff, BamBam. United’s “Pet Safe” program guarantees that your pet will be in an acclimated, a/c equipped cargo facility or Pet Safe van to and from the plane. All other airlines require a Certificate of Acclimation to fly, only United does not because of Pet Safe. On the day we flew, no other airline would have allowed us to fly because of the extreme temperatures in Miami AND in Houston, only United because of their program and their guarantee that pets remain in an air conditioned environment at all times. Cargo facilities, vans to and from the plane, the cargo hold. They broke every promise they made to us.

We had a 3+ hour layover in Houston. Again, we could have flown an airline with a direct flight, but none of them offer the security, or guarantee of constant a/c that United offers. This is of paramount importance for a giant breed such as a Neapolitan Mastiff. After being seated in Houston for the San Francisco leg of our journey, watching out the window for the Pet Safe van, BamBam arrived on an metal closed sided luggage cart, not a van, looking hotter than we had ever seen him. My boy who was used to Miami temperatures. It was 97 in Houston on the tarmac that day. Outraged at the lack of a van and how hot he looked, but assuming he would cool down once inside the plane, and the airplane doors already locked, we watched them load him and we took off to San Francisco. Never, not once did it occur to me that he had been in that condition for close to four hours, since we landed in Houston.

BamBam was dead on arrival. My beautiful baby boy. We were told he must be sent back to Houston for an autopsy, and so began four dreadful weeks of corporate America denying responsibility, non information, ridiculous necropsy interpretations and insulting offers. Eventually United offered us a return of his flight costs, the cost of his necropsy/cremation and travel vouchers.

We have since found out from United employees that at no time in Houston was BamBam ever in a/c. He was removed from the plane, set under the wing on the tarmac until a luggage cart came for him. He was then transferred to a “USDA approved holding area with a cross breeze from open windows and fans” instead of the cargo area with a/c as promised. We have now been told in layovers of under 4 hours, NO animal is taken into the cargo area, only the “holding area.” Something we had never been told or accepted. No van would have been unacceptable, but no cargo area at the hight of summer? Outrageous. After 2+ hours he was put back onto a luggage cart and kept outside for another 40 minutes to travel 4 gates...until we saw him.

He never had a chance. We have now learned that every 9 days a pet dies on a commercial airline. Yet the airline industry holds all the cards. Almost zero regulation, accountability or informing of the public of the actual dangers of airline flight, even though his one way ticket was double my round trip. The airline and law consider him “luggage” and my recourse has been exactly that. In fact, only “pet” deaths are reported, not the hundreds of deaths of commercial animals, breeding pets, livestock, exotics, primates, etc. How can the public not be informed of this?

Unless you are prepared to take the exact same chance with your pet as with your bag, do not fly your pet on a commercial airline. The last words to me beautiful baby boy as I loaded him in the crate at the United cargo terminal, were,...

“Be a good boy, I’ll be back for you, I promise.” For 4 hours in a heat wave, as his body was closing down, as United’s “trained” personnel walked by and ignored his distress, is this what went through his mind? If he was just a good boy I’d be back for him.

United broke every single promise they made to us. They killed my baby boy and tried to buy me off with travel vouchers and a complete denial of any responsibility on their part.

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PetsVentura comments and advices for all travelers with their pets:

This issue of animal transportation is not an easy one, and for sure not economic at all. The organization that sets the standard is IATA  (www.iata.org) and you can read on their website their section on LIVE ANIMALS REGULATION (LAR) www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live-animals/Pages/index.aspx. Every airline must follow these regulations, but they also have their own policies, and airplane fleet, which differ from one company to another.  In addition, each country has their own rules and standards regarding their concerns on handling travel with animals.  

All airlines follow the same kind of type, size and setup of travel kennels -- see paragraph “Do you have a suitable container for your pet?”  www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live-animals/pets/Pages/index.aspx. However, some airlines are stricter than others are in terms of size and setup.

Weather conditions – Temperature restrictions have been established by some airlines to ensure animals are not exposed to extreme heat or cold in the animal holding areas, terminal facilities, when moving the animals between terminal and aircraft, or on an aircraft awaiting departure. Pets will not be accepted by some airlines when the current or forecasted temperature at the arrival or departure airport is above 84F (29C) at either location on the itinerary (75 degrees for snub-nosed dogs and snub-nosed cats).

Medical condition – Each country has its own entry and exit rules regarding medical condition of a traveling animal. Travel documents must meet these unique requirements. 

Cost of travel – When it comes to travelling by air, there are three common ways: in-cabin, as checked luggage, or as manifest cargo. Each airline has its own rules on which animal can use any of these options, and once again, it is not so simple. It depends on the route, or if the airplane is too small to accommodate big dogs, or it is not suitable for carrying animals in certain conditions. Some countries will enforce using cargo flights (i.e. Australia, New Zealand and a few others). Some countries require have medical and importation requirements (i.e. the process of entry to Australia can take 5-6 and the cost is not cheap).  

Each country, airport and airline have an edition set of fees, which obviously differ greatly,. i.e. When you fly a cat from England to Argentina by British Airways, you will pay for a ticket in England and at the EZE airport; their office will charge you an extra processing fee to receive your animal from them.  You might ask why should you pay extra after all you paid for the ticket in London, right? On top of this, you have to pay the government agriculture office fees, customs, etc. In case of flying a pet in cabin or as access luggage, the process is relatively simple and economic. When using cargo flight the process is very different and very costly. In some countries, the passenger can handle the entire process of buying tickets, pay taxes and receive the animal. Nevertheless, in some other case the airline, airport or the country will enforce dealing ONLY with a custom broker or pet shipper who is a member of IPATA (www.ipata.org). Should you need a broker, there will be an extra layer of cost.   

Until this point, I have tried to explain--while simplifying-- the complicity of basic rules and conditions involved in shipping an animal by air.

My experience working in preparing and shipping animals for the last 30 years bring some addition recommendations:

• Have an extra medical examination by a veterinarian to make sure your animal is healthy to fly. The common physical examination to obtain the International Health Certificate is very superficial   
• Make sure that your pet can handle the emotional stress of being in a kennel for so many hours (sometimes a pet can spend over 24 hours locked in with no possibility of getting out even to relieve himself or have a meal)
• I recommend scheduling a direct flight when possible no matter the cost!!! If you have layovers for 2-4 hours and change flights, I will recommend to you if possible taking a break at that airport and waiting for the next day flight. Again, this not always possible but if we take animal into consideration, it is highly recommended.
• NEVER, NEVER fly under extreme weather conditions (too hot or too cold). 
• Never fly during holidays, weekends
• Kennels – They rules of the hardware are clear as set by IATA (heavy plastic, wood or metal, no wheels). I cannot recommend one brand over the other. Make sure you read IATA and airline guidelines very carefully. 
• Preparing your pet to accept the kennel in which they will travel is very important. Teach your pet get used to the kennel weeks or months in advance before traveling
•  I recommend my clients to get a larger kennel (above the minimum requirements) to assure a comfortable area to lie down, turn around and move (i.e. if your pet requires a kennel size 500, I would suggest to have the next size up!!). Obviously the cost of a larger size is higher and the cost of ticket will be higher as well, but if you care for the well-being of your pet this will make a huge different in the quality of an already stressful journey. 
• Cost- If you cannot afford it, do not put your pet at risk, just as you would not do it with young children. 
• Airlines and airports – Some are better than others! Some of the best airlines to fly with animals are British Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, KLM Airlines, Air France, LAN Airlines, and few more. Some airports set special high quality areas for animals such as Frankfurt Airport, London International Airport and a few others. Get educated about the facilities where you pet might have a layover.

To conclude this short note, I would ask each pet lover to make their pet their top priority when they travel. Their life depends on your smart decisions. Think and act on their best interest. Educate yourself, read the small print of any related travel contracts, weather conditions, medical conditions, type of airplane and airport your pet will pass through, make sure your pet’s mental state is fit for the flight and all the pre and post flight. 

Recommendation from PetsVentura to our clients: There are many companies, travel providers, and each one of us as a pet owner (moms and dads) has an obligation to choose the best and most trusted travel providers. 

 If your suspect your pet has any issue before or during the flight – YES, handle additional cost or inconvenience by cancelling or changing your flight arrangements. The life of your pets are in your hands!!!

For your information, please find below an up-to date Airline Animal Incident Report:

www.thirdamendment.com/animals.html

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PetsVentura Wishes Happy Holidays

Alternative Pet Quarantine in Buenos Aires, Argentina

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions  provides a legal alternative for pet quarantine that will reduce or remove the need to place your pets into a quarantine facility.

PetsVentura is qualifying by Argentina in providing Alternative Pet Quarantine that will qualify your pet as an Argentinian resident. Our service may significantly reduce - or remove, as a consequence – the need of quarantine upon arrival for pets entering those countries which require quarantine, added with the complete importation requirements.

   

הטסת חיות מחמד לחו"ל בבואנוס איירס בדרום אמריקה

         סוכנות  להטסת חיות

                                                        

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions

                                                                     

 

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הסוכנות עצמה יודעת לתת מענה  לכל הצרכים של בעלי חיות מחמד  לקראת טיסות בינלאומיות, 

 בין   לחופשה, טיסת עסקים או רילוקייש                              

  אנו מסייעים לך בדרום אמריקה עם סוכנים ישראליים

    

 +54 (11) 5292-6001   (Argentina)


+1 (818) 564-6022     (USA)

 

United Airlines Revised Shipping " fighting dogs"

United Airlines Revised Shipping " fighting dogs"  as on April 24, 2012.

Acceptable Animal Breeds for Transport (revised)United will now accept for transport the animals listed below subject to proper kennel construction and acceptable animal behavior.

 

United will now accept animals listed below (6 months and older or weighing more than 20 lbs.) subject to proper kennel construction as described by  IATA Container Requirements #82:

•  American Staffordshire Terriers 
•  Ca de Bou 
•  Cane Corso 
•  Dogo Argentino 
•  Fila Brasileiro 
•  Perro de Presa Canario 
•  Pit Bull Terriers 
•  Presa Canario
•  Tosa (or Tosa Ken)

Kennels meeting Container Requirement #82 can be constructed from wood, metal, synthetic materials, weld mesh and wire mesh.  

Plastic kennels for these breeds are prohibited

New Customs Fee for Argentina

When you have your pets travel to / from Argentina: 

The customs authority in Argentina introduced a new customs fee (MZC) effective February 1, 2012 for all shipments into, through, and out of Argentina. 

Effective April 1, 2012, Cargo airlinea will have a miscellaneous charge of $25 USD or its equivalent to all air waybills for shipments originating, transiting or terminating in Argentina (eg. EZE).

If you have any questions concerning this fee and any pet travel in Latin America , please contact PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions 

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Pet in Cargo Hold

When you send your pet by cargo flight you might wounder where the kennel is placed at the airplane. 

I attached to this short note a picture to demonstrate the place in cargo hold. All kennels are secured in an area designated for live animals, away from the other baggage and cargo. Kennels are either strapped down individually or otherwise secured with tarp or netting.

The air in the cargo hold is the exact same pressurized, temperature-controlled air that circulates throughout the main cabin. But because the multitude of human bodies sitting together generates added warmth in the more insulated main cabin, the air is always cooler in cargo. To remedy this, most aircrafts have a “high/low” switch in the cockpit that sends additional warm air to cargo, which the pilot sets to “high” whenever there are live animals below. One pilot states that on a Boeing 777, the cargo air averages about 18°C (64.4° F) with the switch set to high, but can drop to below 10 °C (50°F) if mistakenly left on the low setting.

To help prevent such an accident, all pilots are informed on their load manifest when there are live animals “in the pit.” For caution’s sake, it would be wise to ask your flight attendant to confirm the pilot has “flipped the switch” and is aware of your precious cargo below!

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions can assist you with all your questions regards to travel with pets.

©Jim Anderson · PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions · 2012

United Airlines pets travel new policy (March 2012)

United Airlines pets travel new policy - No more pets flying in cabin or checked as luggage!


As of March 3, 2012, United, which is merging with Continental, is adopting Continental's pet transport program known as "PetSafe." All pets will be shipping as cargo.

That means different shipping process and cost significantly greater.

For more detail contact us : +54 (11) 5292-6001 (Argentina) or +1 (818) 627-6256 (USA)

Levar O Mascote Na Bagagem Pode Nao Ser Tao Simples

Levar O Mascote Na Bagagem Pode Nao Ser Tao Simples

IPATA and PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions on important Brazilian pet magazine “Revista Universo Pet Ed. 04” ....(see page #50 )  http://issuu.com/universopet/​docs/universopet04/50

הטסת בעלי חיים

הטסת בעלי חיים

כאשר החלטתם לטוס עם חיית המחמד שלכם לחו"ל יש מספר רב של פעולות שבעל החיים יצטרך לעבור על מנת לצאת ולהיכנס מהמדינות הרצויות:

- מידע לגבי אילו חיסונים צריך לעשות כדי לצאת ממדינת המוצא (כיצד, היכן ומתי עושים זאת).- מידע לגבי חיסונים מומלצים הנועדו   להגן על בריאות בעל החיים בזמן הטיסה
- מידע לגבי חיסונים מומלצים הנועדו להגן על בריאות בעל החיים בזמן הטיסה.
- אלו דרישות וחיסונים צריכים למדינת היעד
- אישורי יציאה ממדינת המוצא, במידת הצורך
- אישורי ייבוא, ייצוא במידת הצורך.

- אישורים מיוחדים אשר נדרשים ומשתנים בהתאם למדינת היעד.

- התאמת כלוב טיסה העומד בתקן בין לאומי על פי מידות ונפח בעל החיים

- ציוד נלווה (מים, אוכל)

שחרור ממכס:

-נציגנו יאסוף את בעל החיים, ויעביר איתו את כל הליך הציק-אין, מכס, הגשת מסמכים לחברת התעופה ואישור העמסתו לבטן המטוס, שירות החוסך לבעל החיים זמן מיותר והמון מתח נפשי.

-לאחר שבעל החיים נוחת הוא מועבר לשירות המכס למטרת בדיקה, נציגנו יאסוף את בעל החיים, יגיש את המסמכים הרצויים, וילווה אותו עד ליעדו הסופי

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International Pet Relocation Quotes

When you and your family decide to move with your pet/s, PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions ® know how stressful it can be to arrange all the logistics and with pets, it is even more distressing. This is where we step in. We take on all the logistics involved with relocating your pets, as there are often many steps involved, and we handle it all for you.

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions ®  will asses, which paperwork is needed for the country you are moving to, and we will get in touch with agents on that side, if necessary. We will obtain the health certificate in due time (each country has a different time stipulation). We will find the safest and fastest flight plan for your pets, so that they have to endure as little stress as possible. We will also always seek the most economical flight schedule, when possible. We make sure the travel box sizes are appropriate according to IATA regulations, in order for the pets to have enough room for travelling and to secure that there will be no hold–ups during travelling.

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions ® will collect the travel kennel in advance, so we may prepare them before your pet needs to travel, making sure all the necessary paperwork is attached securely and that your pet can travel safe and with as much comfort ability as possible.

Your PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions ® agent will personally take your pets to the airport to check them in for their flight. The same   agent will further follow your pet’s progress on their journey to their final destination, will give you updates and we do not stop chasing and we do not “close” until we know for certain, that the kids are happily reunited with their family.

To provide you a quote, please provide the following details:

- Pet details including health status
- Estimated departure date
- Size of travel box (height, width and length)
- Final destination point
- Weight of pet in the travel box with a blanket
- Vaccination status




We will provide you with a quote in within 72 hours and we will advise you on your options of how to proceed.

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions ® understand the anxieties, that you may have and that your pet might incur and we are here to assist you and yours in any way we can. Just contact us with your questions, and we will get back to you immediately to help you.

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions ® will provide as much or as little aid, as your relocation may require and only charge you accordingly.

We think it is fantastic and we are truly thankful, when families who have decided on relocating, naturally include their family pet /s.




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Pet Shipping

Shipping a pet is a stressful experience for most pet owners. There are many details regarding the shipment of a dog or cat that must be attended to -- especially when overseas pet shipment is concerned.

In planning for your pet's shipment, allow for plenty of lead-time, especially if you're shipping your pet abroad, so that all the preparations are in place well before your departure. That way, you and your pet can take the big move in stride.

Every country has its own set of customs regulations, procedures, and health and documentation requirements. These can be quite complicated and must be followed precisely.

A domestic move can be easily arranged for. The international moves are more complicated because the regulations vary from country to country. Using a pet shipper alleviates some of the stress

IPATA member shippers -- numbering more than 200 in 30 countries -- must demonstrate appropriate experience, must be properly licensed in their countries, and must agree to adhere to IATA's Live Animal Regulations, the international standard for the care of animals in shipment. According to Young, member companies make use of airlines with facilities and handling procedures that have been verified to meet standards of quality and safety.

IPATA maintains a searchable list of pet shippers worldwide with a detailed listing of their specific services. The list can be searched alphabetically by name, or by airport location.

It's important to keep in mind that IPATA is a trade organization, not a shipper. Each IPATA member is an individual company with its own practices, procedures, services, and rates. Compare the costs and services of several different companies before making your choice.

Various levels of service are available from different shippers, ranging from basic airport-to-airport service to comprehensive door-to-door service. The cost of shipping a pet varies widely, depending on the degree of service sought and the destination. Naturally, international shipping is more expensive than domestic.

 

Japanese tsunami and earthquake

Best wishes for those affected by the devastating earthquake in Japan.

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions joint to the great effort to help pets owners in Japan. So far we managed in helping  12 families to relocate to other countries in the world.

Continental Airways and Skywest

This is to inform PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions clients that Continental Connection carrier (Skywest) with their CRJ aircraft will not accommodate live animals, thus we are forced to embargo animals on Continental flight numbers 5800-5849 effective immediately.   We hope that Skywest will resolve this issue over the coming months but for now we cannot move an animal on their flights. 

Microchip Your Pet With PetsVentura

Each year thousands of pets are separated from their families. Each year, thousands are found by good people who attempt to find their owners. More often than not, these pets will never find their way back. Why not? Most people are not informed or prepared to deal with a lost pet. As part of our commitment to pets we have now offering affordable Microchiping for dogs and cats.

PetsVentura uses the most universal type of chip used throughout the world. ISO (standards 11784 and 11785) chip has international acceptance, being common in many countries including those of Europe since the late 1990s, and now widely adopted in Canada and the U.S.

All EU countries as well as many other countries require that your pet have a pet microchip that meets ISO Standards 11784/11785.