Moving 2 dogs

Pauline · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Stockport England

Hi
My hubby & I are looking at moving to France in the near future and as we have 2 dogs (Bichon Frise) we want to be well prepared, can anyone tell me what I need to be doing in preparation for taking them.

Thanks Pauline

mindnet · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2

Hi

Renee Hemming at www.cani-excel.com is a pro who specialises in pet transport and relocation - she maybe able to advise!

If you don't want to take your dog back to the UK you don't require a full passport - just an export license from the farming and fisheries department. I can't remember the details now and it was 6 years ago. Sadly Sally died a couple of years ago and I now have a French dog who is now Bilingual Smile

In France there is an organisation called the SPA which is a little like the RSPCA and an animal shelter.

Good Luck

Pauline · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Stockport England

Hi Mindnet
Firstly, so sorry about your Sally, I know its a few years ago but I know you never forget. Hope your having fun with your new dog, very clever these french animals arnt they Wink

I will look at the link thanks, where do you live? we are looking at moving next year, we like the look of Tarn so are planning yet another trip over, the dogs need to be able to travel back and forth with us, we are big softies and wont leave them.

Thanks again Pauline

Jenny · Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 150

Hi Pauline and Mindnet and welcome to our forum.

I have found this:

Pet Travel Scheme Helpline
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Area 201
1a Page Street
LONDON
SW1P 4PQ

Tel: +44 (0)870 241 1710
Email: pets.helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk

Pauline · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Stockport England

Hi Jenny
Thanks for that. Do you live in France?

Pauline

Jenny · Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 150

You're welcome.

No I don't live in France now although I did years ago - I lived in La Baule and did a "stage" in a hotel as part of my degree in French.

natalie · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

Hi me and my partner are also now in the process of looking to move to france to start a new life and business. Aswell as a dog to take i have also got two horses, i wonder if anybody knows of any good transporters and the procedure of moving livestock...

Jenny · Joined: 24 Feb 2006 Posts: 150

Hi and welcome to our forum. You could perhaps PM Roger (see his post here: http://www.enjoyfrance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2652)

natalie · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

Jenn thanks for that will look into that more..