Bringing My Thai Dog To The Usa

[ttthailand]

I have a small Thai dog that I am thinking of bringing to America. The little girl is 5 years old and has been a great friend. Besides breaking my heart to leave her behind I am worried no one will take care of her. She is not easy to get to know and is very protective of my Gf and I. I am moving back to the US and bringing my GF. I am just now starting to check out what is required for the move so any information is helpful. Any idea on cost ? What paperwork is required ? What shots are required ? Are there any web sites that have this information ? Is it safe ? I thank you and Poo Dum ( dogs Thai name ) thanks you.

[Nienke]

On the following link you can find information on vaccination requirements, import/export/quarantine links and Animal Freight companies (just scroll down and click on the necessary links):

www.lowchensaustralia.com/quarantine2.htm

Nienke

[JackSterling]

I have a small Thai dog that I am thinking of bringing to America. The little girl is 5 years old and has been a great friend. Besides breaking my heart to leave her behind I am worried no one will take care of her. She is not easy to get to know and is very protective of my Gf and I. I am moving back to the US and bringing my GF. I am just now starting to check out what is required for the move so any information is helpful. Any idea on cost ? What paperwork is required ? What shots are required ? Are there any web sites that have this information ? Is it safe ? I thank you and Poo Dum ( dogs Thai name ) thanks you.

IT IS AS SIMPLE AS YOU CAN IMAGINE.. SHIPPING ANY DOG/CAT WITH SAY THAI AIR CARGO YOU MUST HAVE THE A RABIES SHOT GIVEN 30 DAYS OR OLDER PRIOR OF LEAVING. I WOULD TAKE HER BACK AS YOUR EXCESS BAGGAGE AND THE COST IS ONLY TWICE THE COST OF A EXTRA BAG. SINCE SHE IS 5 YEARS YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER. GO SEE ANIMAL CONTROL AT THE BKK AIRPORT AND GET ALL THE PAPERWORK DONE A FEW DAYS PRIOR OF LEAVING. YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM AS LONG AS THE RABIES SHOT IS 30 DAYS OLD.

[Yumiko]

I just brought my dog back with me from Thailand to USA on Dec. 30 2007, so the contact info below is current. It's unbelievably easy to bring your dog to the USA so you should do it. There is no required quarantine in the USA if your dog has her rabies vaccination. You should ship your dog as "excess baggage," that means your dog travels in the hull of your same plane. When you land, she lands. I've assembled a long winded explanation of steps, but trust me it's easy!

1.) Find the airline you will be flying with. Each airline has their own requirements for flying pets, independent of the country of import (USA) requirements. Most flights from Thailand to USA have a stop over, make sure you use the same airline for both legs of the trip. This is so you do not have any issues with the requirements of the next airline to deal with when you stop over. (Some discount airfare websites will sell you seats on 2 different carriers which is why I mention it.) It's just less stress to use a single airline.

2.) Check their airline website for the appropriate kennel requirements. Some airlines require you to add a sticker to the kennel that says "Live Animals," some require the kennel to have food & water dishes attached to the door, some require arrow stickers to show which side is up, etc.

2.) As soon as you purchase your ticket, call the airline and let them know you're flying with your dog as excess baggage. Most airlines only allow a maximum of 2 animals to fly as excess baggage, so the purpose of the call is to reserve their spot on the flight.

3.) All your dog needs as far as vaccinations go is proof of rabies vaccination, which she probably already has (if she doesn't, go and get it!).

4.) Make an appointment with the Thai Animal Quarantine Station. The appointment should be within 3 days of your departure date.

5.) The Quarantine doctor will ask you for your rabies paperwork.

6.) The doctor will examine your dog, and then issue you a Health Certificate, and an Export License. You will pay a small fee for the new paperwork (not more than 200 baht or something).

7.) Show up to your flight 3 hours early with your pet & kennel. Usually they will allow you to walk your dog on the leash until check-in. You will show the Health Certificate & Export License to your airline when you check-in. They will inspect the kennel for explosives (standard procedure), then take your pet-in-kennel to the plane. Then you're both off to America!

Read this article for more pet travel info:

http://www.ask-the-vet.com/pet-air-travel.htm

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Animal Quarantine Office:

Suvarnabhumi Airport animal quarantine station.

Free zone Area,CE-1 building 1st Floor. (This office is not by the arrivals/departures, it's off in a seperate property lot, looks like a bunch of warehouses.)

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Racha Thewa Sub-district,

Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province 10540

Thailand

Tel: 02-1340731,

Fax: 02-1340732

open 8:30am-4:30pm, (12-1pm closed for lunch)

-have animals get Health Certificate 3 days before departure

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Good Luck!

[torngseea]

Thinking of doing the same with my 'T-Bone'. Going back to the UK and don't want to leave him here. Anyone any experience of taking their dog back to the UK?

[siddv]

I just brought my dog back with me from Thailand to USA on Dec. 30 2007, so the contact info below is current. It's unbelievably easy to bring your dog to the USA so you should do it. There is no required quarantine in the USA if your dog has her rabies vaccination. You should ship your dog as "excess baggage," that means your dog travels in the hull of your same plane. When you land, she lands. I've assembled a long winded explanation of steps, but trust me it's easy!

1.) Find the airline you will be flying with. Each airline has their own requirements for flying pets, independent of the country of import (USA) requirements. Most flights from Thailand to USA have a stop over, make sure you use the same airline for both legs of the trip. This is so you do not have any issues with the requirements of the next airline to deal with when you stop over. (Some discount airfare websites will sell you seats on 2 different carriers which is why I mention it.) It's just less stress to use a single airline.

2.) Check their airline website for the appropriate kennel requirements. Some airlines require you to add a sticker to the kennel that says "Live Animals," some require the kennel to have food & water dishes attached to the door, some require arrow stickers to show which side is up, etc.

2.) As soon as you purchase your ticket, call the airline and let them know you're flying with your dog as excess baggage. Most airlines only allow a maximum of 2 animals to fly as excess baggage, so the purpose of the call is to reserve their spot on the flight.

3.) All your dog needs as far as vaccinations go is proof of rabies vaccination, which she probably already has (if she doesn't, go and get it!).

4.) Make an appointment with the Thai Animal Quarantine Station. The appointment should be within 3 days of your departure date.

5.) The Quarantine doctor will ask you for your rabies paperwork.

6.) The doctor will examine your dog, and then issue you a Health Certificate, and an Export License. You will pay a small fee for the new paperwork (not more than 200 baht or something).

7.) Show up to your flight 3 hours early with your pet & kennel. Usually they will allow you to walk your dog on the leash until check-in. You will show the Health Certificate & Export License to your airline when you check-in. They will inspect the kennel for explosives (standard procedure), then take your pet-in-kennel to the plane. Then you're both off to America!

Read this article for more pet travel info:

http://www.ask-the-vet.com/pet-air-travel.htm

***************

Animal Quarantine Office:

Suvarnabhumi Airport animal quarantine station.

Free zone Area,CE-1 building 1st Floor. (This office is not by the arrivals/departures, it's off in a seperate property lot, looks like a bunch of warehouses.)

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Racha Thewa Sub-district,

Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province 10540

Thailand

Tel: 02-1340731,

Fax: 02-1340732

open 8:30am-4:30pm, (12-1pm closed for lunch)

-have animals get Health Certificate 3 days before departure

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Thanks great information. Can you tell me however what happens in the USA? WHat is the procedure for getting the dog off the plane and through customs once its arrived with us from Bangkok and we are in San Francisco? Thanks for the information. This situation has just come to my attention "I'm always the last to know" and I'm scrambling for answers. Thanks again

[Shuddee]

This is an interesting thread. I myself am sitting now at my computer monitor, with my new Thai puppy Bangkaew dog of three weeks. It is a male and I am trying to socialize him with my GF and mine's female bangkaew of 14 months of age. Eventually we would like to breed them and have a litter. Maybe sell some puppies, etc.

I have wondered at the prospect of having them shipped back with my GF and me should we decide to relocate to America. ttthailand, what breed of dog do you have? There is a forum for Bangkaew dogs that my GF uses quite often. We have also watched a helpful Mr. Dog show on UBC cable that has sent my GF several DVDs on dog care.

Checking out the Pet Air Travel link now...

[Aries74]

I have a small Thai dog that I am thinking of bringing to America. The little girl is 5 years old and has been a great friend. Besides breaking my heart to leave her behind I am worried no one will take care of her. She is not easy to get to know and is very protective of my Gf and I. I am moving back to the US and bringing my GF. I am just now starting to check out what is required for the move so any information is helpful. Any idea on cost ? What paperwork is required ? What shots are required ? Are there any web sites that have this information ? Is it safe ? I thank you and Poo Dum ( dogs Thai name ) thanks you.

off topic, what city and state are you going too.

[Brian Allen]

I have a small Thai dog that I am thinking of bringing to America. ....... Are there any web sites that have this information ? Is it safe ? I thank you and Poo Dum ( dogs Thai name ) thanks you.

Hi there - if you are still looking for assistance look no further: http://importfood.com/thai_dog.html

There are all of your answers, straight from the ... um .... dog's mouth!

And a great source for the taste of Thailand once you're home.

Best regards.

Sincerely - Brian

[ami8919]

I would like to send a dog I found in Thailand home to my parents in America.

Do I need to be on the flight with him or can I send him on the flight without me? (My volunteer contract is not up for another two months and I would like to send him home now).

If I am not on the flight, how do I send him on the flight without me?

Also, would you confirm that this is everything I need to do in order to send him on the airplane?

1- Get him a rabies vaccination and wait 30 days

2- Within three days of his flight, take him to the Animal Quarantine Office in Savarnabhumi Airport and receive his Health certificate and Export License

- Can I apply for his export license at the animal quarantine station?

- How do I get him a passport?

3- Take him to the cargo terminal at the airport 3 hours before his flight.

If someone could clarify this information I would greatly appreciate it!

[Nienke]

Check out these websites first:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_states.shtml

http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/dogs.html

For in Thailand:

* dog needs to be micro-chipped

* vaccines up-to-date, especially rabies.

* dog needs to travel in an international approved travel crate.

* crate train your dog prior to travel, for minimizing its stress during travel.

* Train your dog to drink from a drinking bottle, which you can attach at the outside of the crate door.

* for exporting your dog by cargo you need to do that through a Thai cargo agency, who will arrange the export permit and health certificate for your dog. PM me for details on that (if you like)

* flying by cargo is often considerable more costly than traveling as excess luggage, because for cargo they charge the volume weight and not the gross weight.

[MisterMan]

If you are in PHuket Soi Dogs can help you with the process for a nominal fee. They do MANY overseas adoptions.

http://www.soidog.or...tion-by-region/

So nice of all you people to take your dog with you!! SO unfair to leave them and abandon them...!

By the way Hawaii has stricter regulations.