Welcome to pet parenthood! 🐾💞 Now the hard truths...

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The UAE has so many fantastic animal rescue organisations with a vast array of cats and dogs looking for forever homes.

What should you consider as an expat looking to adopt a pet?

1. Is the breed you are looking at banned in your home country or your next expat posting? Do your research.
2. Are you looking at a snub nose breed? SNUB NOSE BREEDS ARE EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED TO TRANSPORT. Don't say you weren't warned! 😀Think very seriously and work out the logistics and costs for when the time comes to travel.
3. The larger the pet generally the more expensive the travel. For destination countries where arrival is as cargo only this is especially true.
4. Are you looking at a more exotic animal, perhaps a bird? Make sure that there is appropriate CITES paperwork in place otherwise travel will be almost impossible.

Destinations vary when is comes to cost of travel so it's important that you do your research and start to put aside money for when you do choose to relocate. Australians in Dubai often get a nasty surprise when it's time to go home, blood tests and quarantine make travel an expensive exercise.

It is very rarely impossible to transport a pet to the desired destination but it can get costly. Many who are familiar with cheap transport into Europe are surprised that other countries do not offer the same option plus not all breeds will be accepted in the hold as "accompanied baggage".

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Snub-nose breeds

Also known as BOAS or brachycephalic this includes french bulldogs, boston terriers, pugs, shar pei's and even apple headed chihuahuas. If you have your heart set on one of these breeds please be prepared for difficulties when the time comes to travel. Many airlines will not accept these breeds at all, under any circumstances. Some airlines will accept them but using a very strict framework of checks before travel. Some pets, due to age or illness, would only have pay-per-seat charters or private charters open to them and this comes with a hefty price tag.

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Our estimates are free with no-obligation and can be used to start a nest egg for when it's time for you to move. We will also give you a pet travel checklist so you know what to keep up-to-date to allow for a smoother journey. Request a quote and start planning today.