want to take dog to south africa to live what do we do?

Answer 1

Contact the Consulate. You will need to have health certificates and all records of shots. Every Country is different and the dog may have to be put in quarantine for a period of time (Sometimes several months...). The Consulate will be able to answer all of your questions.

Answer 2

Check with your vet for which vaccinations he will require.
Contact the embassy/consulate to find out if there are any requirements/ preparations.
Think about the animal's comfort - we were going to take our dog to Swaziland, but he was a bulldog and because of the loose skin, they feel the heat (they're not very sensible and won't get out of the heat on their own either). Also, consider the wildlife. A neighbours dog who was brought in from the UK once attempted to play with a cobra and got a faceful of venom. It wasn't permanently injured but obviously it was distressed at the time.
Also think about cultural attitudes towards animals like dogs. In South Africa this isn't such a problem as it is in other parts of the world, but it it worth doing a little research.

Answer 3

* You need a sturdy travel kennel, big enough for the dog.
* Do not feed your dog 12 hours before the flight.
* Buy sleeping tablets for the dog ( vet)
* You need to let the airline know a dog is traveling with.
* All dogs and cats need to be in possession of a valid Rabies vaccination (vaccination must have been done not less than 30 days and not more than 1 year before date of travel). The only exceptions to this are for pets coming from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, in which case no rabies vaccinations are required.
* All dogs and cats need to be in possession of an Import permit.
* All dogs and cats need to be in possession of a Health clearance certificate. Blood tests have to be done within 30 days of arrival. Once fully completed by your Vet the Health Clearance needs to be stamped and signed by the Government Vet in country of Departure within 10 days of travel.
* Puppies and Kittens under the age of 12 weeks may enter South Africa on their mother's valid rabies vaccination.
* Dogs from some countries are required to spend 14 days in quarantine on arrival in South Africa.