Wispa

my friends used Petair shes in mackay Qld and Highly recommends them!! its run by UK vets and they do everything even bulid them a perfect creat for travel etc http://www.petairuk.com/ the quote i got for my masstiff cross akita was just over £4000 but thats driving to london from manchester travel to oz and all tests vaccs etc in the uk they also do the LVi airport checks and all DEFRA paperwork! (which only certain vets are able to do!!) they seem great! Ive also just posted a thread about new Laws getting pets into Oz which isnt great news so please read

There is a very important and significant update in regard to pets travelling to Australia from UK As a results of UK allowing pets into UK more easily from Jan 1st 2012, the Australians have now classed UK as Rabies well controlled rather than rabies free. Which means that pets travelling from UK to Australia after Jan 1st 2012 now have to have pre travel rabies work. Pets have to have a rabies vaccination within 12 months of the flight date and at least 60 days before the flight, but ideally 6-12 months. They then need a rabies blood sample ideally at least 5 months before their flight date. It can be less than 5 months before their flight date, but they will have to spend longer in Australian quarantine if that is the case. The pets are allowed out of quarantine 180 days after the date of the rabies blood sample or 30 days after they land whichever is the greater. Basically - if you are thinking of going to Australia with your pet, start planning early, get the rabies vaccination and blood sample done. If you are planning to go in Jan or Feb next year - either try to send your pet before Jan 01st 2012 or be prepared for pets’ flight to be delayed or the quarantine stay be extended. Check out the following link for more information (the list of countries has yet to be updated by the Australians): http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs/countries/cat4

hi thx for your responses It all helps loads! I wouldnt be happy to send my kids to the city for school really which is why im trying to find out as much as possible about the ones around the N east and my OH doesnt want to travel to far to work (i dont really blame him) the south does sound lovely though! but I also love the sound of athelstone, highbury and most places north to golden grove and greenwith so would be very interested in knowing why you wouldnt bother with Athelstone as I dont live there and its not easy to know whats what from looking at pictures and reading reviews and everyone's views are different but good to know them all thx again wispa :yes:

Hi I really need some guidance!! :biglaugh::wacko::wacko: Im trying to research north east Adelaide areas to live (we should be there before xmas) but mainly high schools! any information on Golden grove high school? would be great?! I love the sound of the area (my OHs favorite!) and its VERY! close to my OHs work but Ive heard a few bad stories about the school (a stabbing in 2009?) I want to know if this was a isolated incident? or is the school a no no? I would prefer the blunt truth rather than not know plz help! Id love to Move to Athelstone ideally but want to have a bigger area to find a rental before we leave but this doesnt help with school zoning etc as I was also looking at charles campbell high and banksia park international has anyone any preferences? all positive things about the last 2 so far but can anyone disagree with that? thank you wispa x

hi I have a English mastiff x Akita shes 3 yrs and my baby! shes got the size of the mastiff but fur and looks of the akita yet as laid back as a mastiff Im a little worried about the heat with her thick fur also but animals cope different to us and adapt accordingly plus its not like that all yr round and with fresh ice cubed water and a wet towel to there head no mid day walks etc it all helps im a vet nurse so the paper work is sorted But im worried about the 30 day quarantine also im going to Adelaide so wont be able to visit her either but think thats prob best I would really love to know what shipping companies your all thinking of using or as anyone good feed back of any??