Importing a puppy from the UK

[Siska]

Hi, I hope I can ask a few questions even if I am not a 'pom' :-) ?
I am German and came to Australia, more exactly to Brisbane, about 6 years ago.
The reason for searching info on this forum is that I'd like to import a puppy from the UK to Australia. And so I thought there might be someone here who has done that and could probably help with advice, tips, recommendations?
So far I already got the "all clear" from customs - as this breed does not yet exist in Oz. I also got the paperwork from Aqis and now am looking for a good pet travel agency that still is half way affordable ;-)

Thanks for your help.
Cheers
Siska

[moving2melbourne]

Originally Posted by Siska

Hi, I hope I can ask a few questions even if I am not a 'pom' :-) ?
I am German and came to Australia, more exactly to Brisbane, about 6 years ago.
The reason for searching info on this forum is that I'd like to import a puppy from the UK to Australia. And so I thought there might be someone here who has done that and could probably help with advice, tips, recommendations?
So far I already got the "all clear" from customs - as this breed does not yet exist in Oz. I also got the paperwork from Aqis and now am looking for a good pet travel agency that still is half way affordable ;-)

Thanks for your help.
Cheers
Siska

Hi Siska
It sounds very exciting, are you allowed to tell us what breed your new puppy is or is it a secret for now, also do you have any photos, we just love puppy photos
Bob at PetAirUk has wrote an article on shipping your pets to Oz you can find it here Melbourne Pet Minders Importing Pets from the UK Bob is a Qualified Vet but his company deal with exporting pets from the UK to Australia. If you have any questions or just require a quote he is definately worth speaking to.

[Siska]

Hi, Moving to Melbourne,
thanks for your quick reply :-)
Unfortunately I don't have any photos yet of the puppy as it will be born end of July, beg. of August. So there is still a lot of waiting time ahead until it will be old enough and ready to travel.
Thanks for the link - I contacted Bob to see if he could help with tips, quotes etc. :-)
Best wishes
Siska