[ephennaCypota]

I'm bringing this topic back up to the top because I was wondering if anybody had any information or experience with bringing in a pet cat.
We are planning on staying in Bangkok for 2 months from December and have two cats at home. Does anybody know how much the quaratine period costs? I wonder if it would even be worth it for only a two month stay?
The alternative is to put together a roster of friends to come by on a certain day each week to feed them sounds like such a hassle)
If anybody has any experience I'd love to hear from them.

[Caursedus]

I new some one in Thailand who had a prison cell for a dog, hopefully it still not there, but possibly it is. The dog lived in a cage, that was so small, if it was standing on all four legs, had to bow it's head, so as not to touch the top of it's head on the top, and barely had enough room to turn around, all because this dog, wanted to jump up on people with excitement every time it was let out of it's cage. I felt so sorry for this dog, having to live in this cage for 16 hours of the day.
One day I asked the own if I could take the dog for a walk on a lead as I felt sorry for the dog, he said OK but it was impossible, the dog would not stop jumping up on it's rear legs, and scratching me with it's front parse with excitement, the dog was just out of control jumping, the dog was very friendly and excitable, just uncontrollable and I was concerned what would happen if it saw a stray dog, I tried for about 10 minutes to get it to walk, but I could not stop it jumping, I gave up and gave it back to the owner.

[xrumerang]

Hello. Recently I got this dream about moving to Thailand. Gonna finnish my studies in 2 years, and would like to go as soon as possible. Studying to be a teacher, so its a very realistic dream. But thers one big obstacle. I got a dog that have to bring with me.

Has anyone on this forum any experience with importing dogs to thailand or owning a dog there. whats it like? got some experience to share?

By the time Ive finnished school my dog will be an old lady. So she would be happy with small walks and hanging around the house. So exercise would not be a problem. And I know most Thai people dont mind dogs.

Im more concerned about getting in to problems with stray dogs or dogs in the neighbourhood. My dog is very sosialised and would not get into a fight if she realy didnt had to. Though she is a Giantschnauzer and would eat a Pitbull for brakfast if thats on the menu and the food is atacking here.

Can picture myself as the most not liked person among my futere neighbours if I or my dog have to kick some angry dogs butts every time we go for a walk.

What do you think? Im I out of touch with reality here or what?
Is it possible to make this work?

[carreraboyracer]

I found this which might be helpful to you:

Quote[/b] ]The following (steps 1-9) are the requirements for the importation of
dogs and cats to the Kingdom of Thailand, for the importation
requirements of other animals (and animal products) consult "Rules &
Regulations" under "Thailand Importation Requirements" subcategory.

1) A health certificate in English, signed or further endorsed by a
full-time authorized veterinary official of the government of the
exporting country, if it is previously acknowledged by a veterinary
surgeon, stating:-

number and species,

breed, sex, age and color or animal identification,

name and address of the owner OR the kennel of origin,

certification of condition items (2) to (5).
2) The animals must come from an area where animal diseases are under
control. They are found to be healthy, free from signs of any
infectious and contagious diseases including ectoparasitism at the
time of export and fit to travel.

3) The country has been free from Rabies for at least 12 (twelve)
months OR the animals are vaccinated against Rabies with an official
approved vaccine not less than 21 (twenty one) days prior to the
departure.

4) EITHER a) The dog is vaccinated against Leptospirosis at least 21
(twenty one) day preceding the departure.
OR b) The dog is subjected to a test of Leptospirosis with negative
result during the 30 (thirty) days prior to the departure.

5) The animals shall be vaccinated against other significant
infectious or contagious disease (i.e. Distemper, Hepatitis and
Parvovirus, with an official approved vaccine at least 21 (twenty one)
days prior to the departure.

6) The animals must be conveyed in nose-and-paw proof crates designed
to avoid any risk of injury or unnecessary suffering.

7) The animals are not allowed to expose to other animals if they have
to be landed in transit at any approved intermediate port. They shall
not be allowed to leave precinct of the port except to an officially
approved transit quarantine area.

8) The animals are subjected to quarantine at approved premises for a
period of at least 30 (thirty) days upon arrival during which they
shall be submitted to tests/treatments deemed necessary. The
importer/owner shall be fully charge for the incurred expenses.

9) Failure to follow the import procedures may result in returning the
animals to the country of origin or destroying without compensation.

BTW, just about all apartments in Bangkok have 'no pets' clauses so you'd have to rent a house I'd imagine (more expensive). Yes I'd agree you will not be the most popular person with your neighbours if your dog repeatedly fights with other dogs, and bear in mind that packs of stray dogs are everywhere. Good luck

[xrumerang]

Shit! Quarantine! Thats bad news.

Btw. Problem is not that she would fight other dogs. Its more that neighbour dogs mite attack here for entering their territory. But its still a bad situation.

[textarchive]

Even if the neighborhood dogs would be friendly to the newcomer (not unimaginable), she would be at risk catching diseases and parasites from the strays. Perhaps choosing an area not already populated by dogs would lessen this problem.

Another potential danger comes from the fact that Thailand is a tropical country. A variety of wild animals and creepy-crawlies harm domestic animals regularly. This is true not only upcountry, but in the cities as well. For instance, my sister's dog got severly injured from a bite. The culprit, as we later found out, was a 15cm long red centipede lurking underneath some boxes. Scorpions, spiders and snakes pose similar danger.

[xrumerang]

this dosent look good. Mite need to stop dreaming so much abot Thailand, lol

well, thx for the help guys

[RuttyUttepe]

who cares, get a new dog when you're there

[eskimosik]

will be a problem if you'll move to bangkok and a house is expensive to rent.

anyway, some condo/ service apartment allow you to have a pet and i have seen many tenants have them. what area you will be?

if you are moving to upcountry, not a big problem at all. keep your dog in your area, do not let her walk around without you, safer for the new comer

scorpions, snakes blah blah are rarely found in town dear.

[cigsstorenick]

I'm thinking of moving to Thailand next year. We have a beautiful cat "Misty". We don't want to give her up but the thought of keeping her detained for 30 days breaks my heart. Are the facilities in which the animals are kept "comfortable". Is it possible to visit her while she's in quarantine?