OH thinks i'm mad but............

ameliaandpeter · 27-05-2008, 10:48 PM

Has anyone taken a tortoise to OZ. It's the family pet and i don't want to leave it. OH says if it costs alot it's not going.
Any advise much appreciated.
Thanks
Amelia

kdal · 27-05-2008, 10:51 PM

Hi Ameila, I don't blame you if it were my tortoise I would want to take it too.
Now I have a story

A friend of mine was on holiday and her son became attached to this tortoise, anyway they were on the aeroplane and he kept going to the toilet, when they got out of the UK airport, he popped the tortoise out of his trousers!! They still have it now

I know thats naughty and I am not telling you to do that, but there you are you can love a tortoise!

ameliaandpeter · 27-05-2008, 10:59 PM

thanks for that. i wonder how long the flight was i don't think i could do that for 22hrs. Plus he is quite big.
Plus been watching that oz customs programme and they seem very scary especially the women.
Thanks again
Amelia

Sandra,Mike and boys · 27-05-2008, 11:01 PM

Hi Amelia

I know how you feel. We had two cats untl a few months ago and since the female-Treacle- died we just have Saracen- Mike named him!!!
Anyway, we don't want to bring him as such a long way and he is getting on, we were hoping in-laws would have him as there cat has just died. Found out today that they are 100% on not having him, and suggested we get him put down!!!
Feeling great right now!
Really hope you can sort out the tortoise dilema, my parents have one they inherited and always thought we may inherit him from them down the line.

S X

ameliaandpeter · 27-05-2008, 11:19 PM

Hi Sandra,
thought you had gone on your reccie, u have been very quiet. Guess inlaws aren't animal lovers. Do u think your mum might?
Pete thinks i'm mad about tortoise situ don't know if its boy or girl so named speedy. read your thread girl i know what u mean. had lump in my throat reading a moving thread yesterday. i think our emotions r all over the place the more it hits home.
take care
Amelia x

Sandra,Mike and boys · 27-05-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ameliaandpeter

Hi Sandra,
thought you had gone on your reccie, u have been very quiet. Guess inlaws aren't animal lovers. Do u think your mum might?
Pete thinks i'm mad about tortoise situ don't know if its boy or girl so named speedy. read your thread girl i know what u mean. had lump in my throat reading a moving thread yesterday. i think our emotions r all over the place the more it hits home.
take care
Amelia x

3 weeks til we go. Just been revising, but all exams out the way now, hoping to get my results soon, although been told I've passed the practical for the massage, and feel good out about the test papers- got 88% for anatomy and physiology in the mocks- surprised myself!!!
So now I can get excited re the trip, just need to get back my positive vibe!!!
How are your plans going hun?

ameliaandpeter · 27-05-2008, 11:36 PM

Quick answer not. At moment need to contact ea to find out situ. but i know he is going to say nothing at present we have a broken chain AND NOTHING IS SELLING AT MOMENT. I don't know what to do as took house off market. I don't want loads of strangers trooping through house ruining weekend again plus don't want buyers to pull out. As they have alot cheaper hse which i hoped would sell quickly.
Sorry about rant it's doing my head in.
Must be great now exams over and u can plan trip. I,ve left a few things in next for u.
Take care
Amelia x

Sandra,Mike and boys · 27-05-2008, 11:42 PM

Rant away hun, I definately feel for you, its such a damn frustrating time trying to sell, still got everthing crossed for you hun.
Will speak soon
S X
(I am soooo planning on going to the Next end of season sale when the summer ends!!!!)

calNgary · 28-05-2008, 05:31 AM

ive just been having a look on the quarantine website and im pretty sure you will not be able to bring a tortoise with you,this is what ive read,the website is the AQIS one ,hope this helps with your dilema,

Birds – Selected species from New Zealand only
Horses – AQIS approved countries only
Rabbits – New Zealand only
No other pets can be imported to Australia. These include such animals as; chinchillas, fish, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamster, lizards, mice, snakes, spiders and turtles.

Cal x

7gotooz · 28-05-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ameliaandpeter

Has anyone taken a tortoise to OZ. It's the family pet and i don't want to leave it. OH says if it costs alot it's not going.
Any advise much appreciated.
Thanks
Amelia

Hi

I am pretty certain its cats/dogs & some horses

Take care

Rachel