"Mailing" a dog to Japan from the US: how to do it?

Question

I have a friend living and working in Japan who would like a dog. This person does not believe in purchasing one from a store (major puppy mill problem there) and unlike the US, there really isn't another way to easily find a dog, especially when looking for a certain breed/size/age/etc. In my US city there is a major pet overpopulation problem. The pound is currently working closely with the two main animal rescues, but they are constantly filled up, leaving many dogs and cats to die.

So, I propose to adopt a dog from here, and somehow send it to them. My problem is, I'm not sure where to go to find out what I need. I all ready know it will be somewhat expensive, but how expensive, really? What paperwork do I need? What records (besides obvious rabies) will be needed? What kinds of things does my friend need (like time of residency, or anything like that). Where can I talk to people who have shipped animals to Japan and can give advice and tips? More information I'll need?

Answer 1

OMG.....that is a tough thing to do. Japan is a rabies free area and the dog may end up being stuck in quarantine for up to 6 months. I'm going to Japan in Feb with my cat and I'm still not sure if I got everything. Here is something I do know.

First before anything else the animal must be microchiped (ISO compliant (11784 / 11785)). Then the pet needs 2 sets of rabies shots. Then after that the animal will need a blood test to measure the amount of rabies antibodies in the blood. This must be done 180 days prior to shipment....for every day you are late the animal will go into quarantine. When you know the flight of the animal you must fax or mail to the port of entry a form provided by the government of Japn notifying you are bringing in the animal. Then less than 10 days before the flight the animal must get a medical examination and get a health certificate stating it is ok for the animal to fly.
Please take a look at this website along with other...I really think it is a lot of trouble.

http://www.maff-aqs.go.jp/english/ryoko/newquarantine-eng/systemqa/application.htm#shomeisho

Answer 2

AKITA Japanese Akita Akita Inu Akita Prefecture Shishi Inu There are four kinds of Akita's, but all started from the same place. Courageous, strong, and spirited, the Akita is the most beautiful of the Japanese dogs. An excellent hunter of deer and wild boar, the Akita in times past would readily attack the black bear of Hokkaido Islands. Used in dogfights for nearly three centuries in feudal times, the breed almost disappeared because few dogs survived these spectacles. Today, dogfights are prohibited and the Akita, considered Japan's national dog, is most often used as a police and guard dog. Despite its strength, this is a docile and affectionate animal that makes a fine, highly prized house-pet. ORIGINS: The Akita is one of three spitiz-types dogs native to Japan. At one time, only the Japanese aristocracy was permitted to own the formidable hunter. The breed has changed little since the seventeenth century.

Answer 3

Talk to a vet, they should be able to give you all the paperwork, this will take some time and you will probably have to update some shots. You will have to send the dog cargo on a flight to Japan, this can be expensive. All Nippon Airways (ANA) will ship dogs unaccompanied to Japan.

Also, there can be a quarantine but it can be in-house and the lenght depends on how soon you start getting the necessary shots.

Answer 4

A wise person thinks how to buy and ask the seller to deliver the dog locally.

Hence I suggest watch some of the Japan classifieds online, often they comeout with free pets from some of the pet owners. If you can make a deal with them they will be happy to deliver it door step.

Don't try sending the animals unattended over air.

Answer 5

There are responsible breeders in Japan. They aren't impossible to find. What do propose should happen to all the Japanese puppy mill dogs? Maybe they could be shipped to pounds in the US.

Answer 6

i think its a dumb idea.sorry but they should get one when they get back here.shipping a dog to another country .does this person know the laws in japan about dogs.I'm sure there are things you have to do before they can ship a dog to another country.then when they come back they have to ship the dog back again.I'm sure your heart is in the wright place.but i don't think its a good idea.maybe they should get a fish or a bird from there.if they want to get a dog so bad and there is a puppy mill problem .then they get to save a dog if they get one from there.

Answer 7

It would cost far more than it's worth. If they REALLY want a dog, they would get one there. Besides, an American dog can't bark Japanese. Who would he talk to ?

Answer 8

Call and airline and ask ther proceedures. It may be involved,, showing proof of needed vacinations to satisfy the host country, and will probably involve their customs dept.

Answer 9

ARE YOU VERY POSITIVE ABOUT THE ANSWER YOU JUST GAVE ME ...?
JUST WONDERING...?
MY BOOKS SAYS IT HAS INTENDEDPARALLES TO CHINATOWN...

AND IT SAYS MUCH OF THE SCORE IS DOMINATED BY A JAZZ SCORE?
3 PRINCIAPAL STYLES ARE JAZZ ,CARTOON AND TRADITIONAL....

AND ANSWERING YOUR MAIN QUESTION....
I THINK THEY BANN SHIPPING ANIMALS...AND FOOD...
YOU CAN SEACRH ON WWW.UPS.COM
OR THE Ups MAIL .. INFO...

Answer 10

AFAIK airlines do not accept unaccompanied animals.