Backtoback Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I have 3 cats and the cost was just too much - over £2000 per cat Unfortunately I am having to rehome them, which is really difficult too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) A word of warning - Australian attitudes to cats are a bit different. You'll still find plenty of cat-lovers, but some people can be very intolerant due to the risk to wildlife. You'll be expected to keep the cat indoors from before dusk (which is when Australian wildlife is most active) to dawn, and put a bell on its collar. Telling people "my cat doesn't hunt" won't cut any ice! In the country, people may shoot cats without checking whether they're feral or not so you can't let your cat wander. Just telling you this because it's going to be expensive to transport your cats and if they're used to roaming free, they may not be happy with a more restricted lifestyle in Oz. Unlike dogs, cats usually adapt very well to rehoming and won't pine for you (although I know you'd like to think otherwise!) so for some cats, it may actually be kinder to find a new home than to subject them to a stressful journey and then have to restrict their freedoms. Only you know your cats and the life they like to lead, just mentioning it so you know. If you decide to ship then I'd recommend sticking with the companies recommended on these forums, they've got a lot of positive reviews. Edited June 13, 2016 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raillys Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Thanks Marsia. I have heard similar things. My cats are 90% indoor cats now and this was part of my decision to take them with me. I have also seen some really good options for cat proofing your back garden in Australia, so they cannot leave a fenced property. http://oscillot.com.au being a really good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSTARDJ01 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 A word of warning - Australian attitudes to cats are a bit different. You'll still find plenty of cat-lovers, but some people can be very intolerant due to the risk to wildlife. You'll be expected to keep the cat indoors from before dusk (which is when Australian wildlife is most active) to dawn, and put a bell on its collar. Telling people "my cat doesn't hunt" won't cut any ice! In the country, people may shoot cats without checking whether they're feral or not so you can't let your cat wander. Just telling you this because it's going to be expensive to transport your cats and if they're used to roaming free, they may not be happy with a more restricted lifestyle in Oz. Unlike dogs, cats usually adapt very well to rehoming and won't pine for you (although I know you'd like to think otherwise!) so for some cats, it may actually be kinder to find a new home than to subject them to a stressful journey and then have to restrict their freedoms. Only you know your cats and the life they like to lead, just mentioning it so you know. If you decide to ship then I'd recommend sticking with the companies recommended on these forums, they've got a lot of positive reviews. We havespersians 1 white and silver shaded and 1 blue with blue shading they're 99% indoor cats and only go in the garden (monitored) to eat some grass and then back in doors and this is only 2-3 times a week for 10 mins or so at most and never left alone, partly because persians don;t fare well as an outdoor cat and partly because people steal persians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 I've moved these posts from the PetAir section. That section of the forum is for members to liaise directly with PetAir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 I have 3 cats and the cost was just too much - over £2000 per cat Unfortunately I am having to rehome them, which is really difficult too. Is it really that much? Have you gotten quotes from a few shipping companies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Is it really that much? Have you gotten quotes from a few shipping companies? I would say that sounds pretty reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raillys Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Yes it is that much! quaratine per cat - with the current rubbish exchange rate was £950 per cat. Plus the airfares for bot £2500 Then vet bills on top £500 Total approx £4900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just79999 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Hi, hope you don't mind me jumping in. Just wanted to say thanks, really useful. We have two young tabbys that even with bells are still successful hunters and you have just convinced me the 4k investment to bring them with us would be a mistake, got to explain this to the kids now [emoji53] Sent from my 5051X using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antioh Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 A word of warning - Australian attitudes to cats are a bit different. You'll still find plenty of cat-lovers, but some people can be very intolerant due to the risk to wildlife. You'll be expected to keep the cat indoors from before dusk (which is when Australian wildlife is most active) to dawn, and put a bell on its collar. Telling people "my cat doesn't hunt" won't cut any ice! In the country, people may shoot cats without checking whether they're feral or not so you can't let your cat wander. Wow... I've never even heard about that. I mean, never ever. Not even a word. Hi, hope you don't mind me jumping in. Just wanted to say thanks, really useful. We have two young tabbys that even with bells are still successful hunters and you have just convinced me the 4k investment to bring them with us would be a mistake, got to explain this to the kids now [emoji53] That's just too sad. On the other hand, such a decision might just save their life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Wow... I've never even heard about that. I mean, never ever. Not even a word. That's just too sad. On the other hand, such a decision might just save their life. It isn't as bad as it sounds but Marisa is right in that people expect them to be indoor cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Yes it is that much! quaratine per cat - with the current rubbish exchange rate was £950 per cat.Plus the airfares for bot £2500 Then vet bills on top £500 Total approx £4900 Quarantine really needs to reduce their prices it's ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Yes it is that much! quaratine per cat - with the current rubbish exchange rate was £950 per cat.Plus the airfares for bot £2500 Then vet bills on top £500 Total approx £4900 Ah ok, you were including quarantine in the price. That is apart from the pet shipping and isn't included in the pet shipping quotes normally. Its something totally apart from it. I was going out from pet shipping only, not the quarantine costs also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Wow... I've never even heard about that. I mean, never ever. Not even a word. That's just too sad. On the other hand, such a decision might just save their life. Most of my neighbours will treat any cat that wanders into their yard with contempt. They will chase them off, leave their dogs to chase them away or turn the hose on and soak them or some such. Mainly as they see them as pests and a threat to wildlife and so not wanted around. We hardly see any cats outside of peoples houses. Its rare to spot a cat roaming around in our neighbourhood. All the people I know who keep cats here keep them as indoor pets. Not allowed out at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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