Guest bee hive Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi all As a really new-bee(!) has anyone moved with cats to Oz? If so how forgiving were they? Who did you use and how much did it cost? Did this include the kennel boarding in Oz? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Fletchers Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hi - our two cats came over in June. Although it must have been an ordeal for them you will find cats can be quite resilient and will have forgotten about it all within a very short time. As ours are house cats we had no problem with them settling into their new environment but don't know how outdoor cats would fare. As for the cost, it's not cheap! We paid £2083 for their flights from Manchester - London then on to Sydney. This included the cost of their export certificates & flight boxes. We then paid AUD 319 to fly them up to Brisbane (with Transpet). Quarantine was AUD 1173. I had arranged their import permits myself, also pet passports, rabies jabs etc which, unfortunately, I can't remember the cost of. It's all a very expensive business but my boys are part of the family and we couldn't have left them behind - I also feel they have helped everyone settle into our new life here. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Bee Hive Welcome to PIO. In regards to your question it is the humans that stress more than our 4 legged friends. There are quite a few good companies around and it would be well worth getting a couple of quotes as they can vary dramatically. You could try Bob at Petair PetAir UK - worldwide air pet transport by qualified vets for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bee hive Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi Linda, What company did you use to get them to Australia? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Fletchers Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi - my cats have made the move twice, the first time we used Golden Arrow who are based in Shropshire - couldn't fault the service they provided but as this was in 2007 I really can't remember how much it cost us. This time around we went with the Yorkshire Quarantine Centre purely because I became friendly with the lady who runs it. I'm sure there will be lots of good companies you can make enquiries with and compare costs. By the way you might want to consider having pet passports as it cost us a fortune for the boys 6 month spell in quarantine when we needed to return quickly to the UK and didn't have one - not to mention the trauma they and us went through. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stanleyman07 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi there - I brought 2 cats to Melbourne 4 years ago! I think I was more upset than they were! For 2 it cost me GBP2500 in total for the flights from Manchester - LHR - Melbourne via Singapore with British Airways, plus all of their jabs, import and export permits, vaccinations, worming etc, IATA approved cat cages, pet passports, and quarantine. I was going to use one of the companies which arrange this for you, but this was more expensive again, so I arranged it all through British Airways, my vet, and the Spotswood Quarantine centre in Melbourne. Your Vet should know of the proceedure - it is stressful and you need to do it exactly right. As for the cats, obviously they were stressed as this was all new to them, and the quarantine was no fun, but after a while on the flight they will do what they do best and sleep! I think you can only fly via Singapore when bringing pets to Oz, so there are only a few airlines you can choose from. Also, at the time when I did it, the cats could not arrive in Oz at the weekend, has to be a week day. Then, quarantine .. well I was only allowed to visit twice a week which caused a few rows and tantrums between me and the manager there - I didn't get it! There were no other visitors and all you do is sit in the cage with them. Anyway, definitely bring them, you can't leave them in England, let them enjoy this wonderful country too! I would never have come here if I couldn't have brought mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brisbanemango Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi bee-hive, Sorry can't help with the logistics but we bought our (Australian) cat back from Brisbane 6 years ago and she was fine. She spent 4 months in quarantine without seeing us, then after the flight, was delivered to the door of our house: she just stepped out of her cage, looked at us as if to say 'oh it's you' and then walked off! No harm seemingly done and settled immediately. Her main problem is she hates the cold and won't go out between October to May! (Maybe just cats though!?) The only thing I would say is that the Australians (at least those in Brisbane) are not very 'into' cats as they have a reputation for eating/wiping out the native wildlife. You are strongly encouraged (by Australian RSPCA (can't remember name) to keep them inside at night to avoid this. Just think this is worth knowing so can be taken into consideration if you have free roaming pets like ours now is! Not sure how she'll now cope when we return to Oz next year as she has a curfew again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metoo Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 We have just got a quote to move 1 cat from London to Sydney for £1450 pounds, this does not include quarantine, what sort of cost have others incurred and has anyone done it DIY so to speak, there are a couple of examples here but I am interested in more examples, the reason, the cat may be the single most expensive cost of moving to Australia and needs more discussion, there are loads of posts about furniture, excess baggage etc but not pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Iv had such a huge jump in range of quotes from £1500 down to £700 (not including the quarantine which will be roughly £500 on top. Its hard to know who to go with as i'v heard bad things about the animals not being properly looked after - not sure which companies though. I'v also heard great things about Golden Arrow and PetAir. I will pay more if it means my cats happy and safe but when you could be paying double where do you draw the line?:confused: I suppose you speak to the companies and go with your instinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom the Pom Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Can't you just leave them here with friendsfamily and get new ones in Oz??? It's not like you're leaving your children!!!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Even better still i'll throw her in the canal! ??? It would be cruel to leave my cat behind as she would pine for us. You've obviously never had a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom the Pom Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Even better still i'll throw her in the canal!??? It would be cruel to leave my cat behind as she would pine for us. You've obviously never had a cat? I have had cats, they can look after themselves - they aren't like dogs who need looking after. And they make me sneeze but I'd never be cruel to one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I recently moved within the uk and had to leave a cat behind because for some reason she went mental and wouldnt ever come home. I pleaded with neighbours not to feed her so she would have to come home but very kindly they chose to ignore me. When it came to moving house they complained that we were leaving her.....arrgghhhhh!!!!! what were we supposed to do???? she wouldnt bloody come home!! So...long story short-i was made to feel so guilty (and gutted obviously) for leaving her that i'm not leaving this one even if we have to fly her to the other side of the world!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry & Melanie Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 We have two cats. Felix and Freya ( brother and sister) Sadly we have decided it would be best for them for them to stay in the UK. We feel it would be too stressful for them. We got them 18 months ago and are currently trying to rehome them, so we know where they are and the kids can keep intouch with them with photos and postcards. We will be devistated when we have to say goodbye though. Melanie x:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliemtaylor Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 we couldn't bear to leave our two thirteen year old cats behind as we love them and have seen from personal experience how long cats these age stay in rescue centres.. Going to cost £2000 not inc quarantine fees the other side though! Julie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom the Pom Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 we couldn't bear to leave our two thirteen year old cats behind How old??? They are seriously old for cats - will they survive the journey??? I can't think of anything worse for you than being told they hadn't made it across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliemtaylor Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Yes they will be fine - a 22 year old cat made it a few months ago and she is doing well thanks..!! Obviously you are not a cat person so maybe this thread is not for you! The cats will just do what they are best at and go to sleep!! Julie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miss MoneyPenny Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yes they will be fine - a 22 year old cat made it a few months ago and she is doing well thanks..!! Obviously you are not a cat person so maybe this thread is not for you! The cats will just do what they are best at and go to sleep!! Julie x Hi Julie Is it compulsory that they have to do 1 month in quarantine, even if they have the pet passport? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliemtaylor Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 yep 30days is compulsory in Oz.. Julie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 How old??? They are seriously old for cats - will they survive the journey??? I can't think of anything worse for you than being told they hadn't made it across. All the cats i'v owned/known have lived to 18/19 and only younger if they got run over. Some live to well into their twenties! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom the Pom Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 All the cats i'v owned/known have lived to 18/19 and only younger if they got run over. Some live to well into their twenties! :biggrin: 15 - 18 is the official 'guideline' for life expectancy of a house cat. You must be feeding them something special. What is it - I might try it myself and live to 120+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliemtaylor Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Tom - That is if you get over the stress of the visa application! Julie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom the Pom Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Tom - That is if you get over the stress of the visa application! I'm not stressed!!! Just a few forms to fill in (and pay for). Good luck to you and your cats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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