NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Original post by Princess Cut Bride

Jun 14, 2007 01:23 PM

Yea....I have been waiting to speak to someone from the Italian consulate for the past 31 minutes. So since my '08 girls are always sooo helpful in all topics...maybe someone can answer my question.
Does anyone know exactly what I need in order to bring my puppy with me to Italy. I know the secretary at the vet said they need a form but she said some countries are very strict.

TIA!!!
Still waiting 33 minutes and counting!

Super2star Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:49 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

woah...$400 in airline fees?? cant you just bring him/her on the plane as a carry on??

AS Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:52 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

hahaha, Im from Greece, I know the deal. Gifts for EVERYONE in the village or I cant go at all, lol

ant n tilde Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:53 PM

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I found this:
Traveling With Your Pet

As of October 2, 2004 a new European Union regulation (EC 998\2003) applies for the non-commercial movement of pet animals (cats, dogs, and ferrets) in the European Union Member States.

Pets may enter Italy only if accompanied by their owner or a person responsible for them on behalf of the owner during their movement in Italy, and are not intended for sale. Up to a maximum of five pet animals are permitted.

In accordance with the above EC Regulation, it is mandatory to obtain, for each pet, a European Community Veterinary Certificate, issued, in the country of origin, by a certified veterinarian, containing information about the pet's general state of health and proving there is an effective vaccination protection against rabies: animals under the age of three months may not travel to Europe since the anti-rabies vaccine is not administered before the pet is three months old.

Pet animals must be identifiable by a clearly readable tattoo or an electronic identification system (microchip/transponder), which provides the pet owner's name and address. The certificate (issue date not to exceed 30 days prior to the departure date) is valid for 4 months from the date of the official veterinarian's signature or endorsement by the competent Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture's) or Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and is equivalent to the EU Pet Passport. The certificate forms are available from Italian diplomatic of consular representatives, whose authentication or certification is not needed.

To introduce pet animals in Italy from third countries, it is not necessary to subject the animals to tick or echinococcus treatments. Parrots, parakeets, rabbits and hares also require health certificates, and, upon entering Italy, are subject, to examination.

In Italy, it is mandatory to use a muzzle for dogs that walk on the streets or any open space without a leash, and a muzzle and a leash for dogs in public places and public transportation.

ALSO a friend just mentioned to me that she had to keep her dogs in quarantine for two months before the trip - this was a few years ago

ant n tilde Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:55 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

hahaha, Im from Greece, I know the deal. Gifts for EVERYONE in the village or I cant go at all, lol

OMG i KNOW it is so ridiculous - we fly for free and stay for free and it is still $$$$$$$$$$$$ to go bc we have to bring Levis and Tommy Hilfiger for like everyone in the whole town

AS Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:56 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

hahaha, Im from Greece, I know the deal. Gifts for EVERYONE in the village or I cant go at all, lol

OMG i KNOW it is so ridiculous - we fly for free and stay for free and it is still $$$$$$$$$$$$ to go bc we have to bring Levis and Tommy Hilfiger for like everyone in the whole town

hahahahah Levis and Tommy, ahhahahahahah, I know exactly what you mean, like they dont have those brands there , they have better brands in Europe than here actually

ant n tilde Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:58 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by MPAS

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

hahaha, Im from Greece, I know the deal. Gifts for EVERYONE in the village or I cant go at all, lol

OMG i KNOW it is so ridiculous - we fly for free and stay for free and it is still $$$$$$$$$$$$ to go bc we have to bring Levis and Tommy Hilfiger for like everyone in the whole town

hahahahah Levis and Tommy, ahhahahahahah, I know exactly what you mean, like they dont have those brands there , they have better brands in Europe than here actually

I KNOW! i feel SO silly giving that to my cousins they probably think we are so lame! But my aunts and uncles still go crazy over them!

Princess Cut Bride Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:58 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by ant n tilde

I found this:
Traveling With Your Pet

As of October 2, 2004 a new European Union regulation (EC 998\2003) applies for the non-commercial movement of pet animals (cats, dogs, and ferrets) in the European Union Member States.

Pets may enter Italy only if accompanied by their owner or a person responsible for them on behalf of the owner during their movement in Italy, and are not intended for sale. Up to a maximum of five pet animals are permitted.

In accordance with the above EC Regulation, it is mandatory to obtain, for each pet, a European Community Veterinary Certificate, issued, in the country of origin, by a certified veterinarian, containing information about the pet's general state of health and proving there is an effective vaccination protection against rabies: animals under the age of three months may not travel to Europe since the anti-rabies vaccine is not administered before the pet is three months old.

Pet animals must be identifiable by a clearly readable tattoo or an electronic identification system (microchip/transponder), which provides the pet owner's name and address. The certificate (issue date not to exceed 30 days prior to the departure date) is valid for 4 months from the date of the official veterinarian's signature or endorsement by the competent Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture's) or Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and is equivalent to the EU Pet Passport. The certificate forms are available from Italian diplomatic of consular representatives, whose authentication or certification is not needed.

To introduce pet animals in Italy from third countries, it is not necessary to subject the animals to tick or echinococcus treatments. Parrots, parakeets, rabbits and hares also require health certificates, and, upon entering Italy, are subject, to examination.

In Italy, it is mandatory to use a muzzle for dogs that walk on the streets or any open space without a leash, and a muzzle and a leash for dogs in public places and public transportation.

ALSO a friend just mentioned to me that she had to keep her dogs in quarantine for two months before the trip - this was a few years ago

thank you so much tilde!!! Sidney has a microchip in her so she's good!!! I hung up the phone I was waiting 1 hr....I even had my cell phone calling.

Mizzdimple Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:59 PM

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Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

OMG so true about the gifts...do you get any 'wish lists'..FH's family call a month before and send over a list of things to bring back....last year we got a '50 cent CD' request.!

Princess Cut Bride Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:59 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

hahaha, Im from Greece, I know the deal. Gifts for EVERYONE in the village or I cant go at all, lol

OMG i KNOW it is so ridiculous - we fly for free and stay for free and it is still $$$$$$$$$$$$ to go bc we have to bring Levis and Tommy Hilfiger for like everyone in the whole town

hahahahah Levis and Tommy, ahhahahahahah, I know exactly what you mean, like they dont have those brands there , they have better brands in Europe than here actually

I KNOW! i feel SO silly giving that to my cousins they probably think we are so lame! But my aunts and uncles still go crazy over them!

OMG yes.....'i levee's' that's how they pronounce it!!!! So funny....and don't forget Tooome !!! My cousin's are also into Adidas.

AS Posted: Jun 14, 2007 02:03 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

hahaha, Im from Greece, I know the deal. Gifts for EVERYONE in the village or I cant go at all, lol

OMG i KNOW it is so ridiculous - we fly for free and stay for free and it is still $$$$$$$$$$$$ to go bc we have to bring Levis and Tommy Hilfiger for like everyone in the whole town

hahahahah Levis and Tommy, ahhahahahahah, I know exactly what you mean, like they dont have those brands there , they have better brands in Europe than here actually

I KNOW! i feel SO silly giving that to my cousins they probably think we are so lame! But my aunts and uncles still go crazy over them!

OMG yes.....'i levee's' that's how they pronounce it!!!! So funny....and don't forget Tooome !!! My cousin's are also into Adidas.

Add-ei-dasss, lololol, Im pissing my pants, hahahaha

Princess Cut Bride Posted: Jun 14, 2007 02:03 PM

Re: NWR: Bringing a pet overseas?

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by ant n tilde

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Posted by Princess Cut Bride

Posted by MPAS

Overseas countries are very strict, they gave me a damn problem for my luggage being heavy WTFF?????

LMAO!!!!! I know....I always get yelled at when I check my luggage!!!! One lady started complaining that the luggage companies shouldn't even sell luggages that big.

hahahahahah she said they shouldnt sell bug luggages ,noooooooooooo way, lolol. I always buy the biggest, badest one

I know so do I the bigger the better!!!! I don't know about you but when we go overseas...we going to see our relatives too and it's not like you can go empty handed. At least 1 luggage is all full of gifts. My dad is the funniest he will go up to the lady at the desk and tell her his whole life story and how all of my mother's family is in Italy and we have to bring a little something to all the nieces and nephews!!! LMAO!!!

hahaha, Im from Greece, I know the deal. Gifts for EVERYONE in the village or I cant go at all, lol

OMG i KNOW it is so ridiculous - we fly for free and stay for free and it is still $$$$$$$$$$$$ to go bc we have to bring Levis and Tommy Hilfiger for like everyone in the whole town

hahahahah Levis and Tommy, ahhahahahahah, I know exactly what you mean, like they dont have those brands there , they have better brands in Europe than here actually

I KNOW! i feel SO silly giving that to my cousins they probably think we are so lame! But my aunts and uncles still go crazy over them!

OMG yes.....'i levee's' that's how they pronounce it!!!! So funny....and don't forget Tooome !!! My cousin's are also into Adidas.

Add-ei-dasss, lololol, Im pissing my pants, hahahaha