VERYSTORMY Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hi Bob we are starting to plan a move from Australa to the UK and are deciding which will be the best route for our little fella (chihuahua). Wondered if if you would know a question about the Dubai airport animal centre? We have a concern about him being left in a room with other dogs. He was severely attacked a while ago and since then is not good with other dogs. Or, do they get a room for themselves while they are waiting for the onward flight? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hi. There are a number of options available, and a lot depends on many factors. We use the Emirates route from Scotland which does involve a stay at Dubai airport. I am sure the pets stay in their crates for the 8-10 hours are briefly checked and then back to the plane. Which is why we recommend the QANTAS route as our standard as there is no messing about at Dubai. They stay on the plane, the plane stops for 2 hours and off they go. so if you have a nervous little dog then this is going to be the best option for you. Some shippers wont recommend this route as the check in is at 0900 so if they are not close to the airport then it means a super early start for them. But really if you can avoid a long stopover then you should really. Dont forget to start the rabies work nice and early - at least 7 months before you plan to fly your little fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Cheers Bob we have spoken to Dogtainers and are waiting for their qoute - gather you don't do Australia to UK? They have only give us two options - Emirates and Malasian. The Emirates flight only has a two hour stop over and part of us thinks that would be best as they said there is a compulsory stay if it is via Dubai of a number of hours and he could stretch his legs. They have also said the rabies only needs to be 22 days prior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I think Bob might have read it as uk to AUS not the other way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 VS they are all kept in their crates they do not get out in Dubai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Yes all dogs are kept in crates. In fact they use to seal the crates at one point I'm not sure if that still happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPetairUK Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hi Yes, i did read it from UK to Australia, not other way around! Dogtainers are good folk and try Pet Carriers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryannen Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thought this link might give some needed info on what happens during transit at the Dubai Airport Animal Centre and what options for Animals etc "DKC is the exclusive, official Animal Handler for Emirates and dnata, providing animal care management on behalf of these two organisations for the countless animals which transit through Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) each year... for your pets of all kinds and an endless variety of small and large exotics." http://www.dkc.ae/what-we-do/global-relocations/transit-care-airport-oversight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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