How do I bring a dog to Japan?

Question

I love my doggy SOOOOOO much so I need to bring her when I move to Japan. I am moving from the US. What does she need to do before she can go? How long does she need to be quarantined for? Where can I get her quarantined at? Does she need to have booster shots? Do any apartments allow gaijin with dogs? Can you name any?

Answer 1

Yes Japan will allow you to bring your dog over from the U.S. However, quarentine for dogs is 7months. BUT.
There is a way you can fast-track this down to a few months - you will have to ask your vet about this though, and consult the japanese-embassy from your country.
She must have rabies injections, and because your from the US, she may possibly need more [The injections I know of were not of a dog from the US].

You can have her quarentined in US before she goes to Japan - this way, you can visit her for say, 6 months, and then when you move to Japan, you will only need her in quarantined for a month - where you can visit her and they will check her, and then she will be released to you. This makes it alot easier because whilst you move in/get sorted out - she won't have to be distressed with unpacking/and packing before you leave also.

Most apartments do allow PETS. However not all allow dogs. Again it depends what type of dog she is. One apartment that allows dogs, irreguardless of size or breed is Moto-Azabu-Hills in Azabu-Juuban , Minato-ku , Tokyo. But it's pricey. And if your not in Tokyo, lol, then it's no use.

Good luck!

xx

Answer 2

I brought my three cats over from the u.s. to japan. It wasn't as hard as I thought it might be.

First, they had to go to a vet 3 months in advance, and get a kind of tag placed on them so they can be "quarantined". I just had to keep them in my house, and the tags would notify someone if they left the premises.

Then I was able to put them in cages and bring them on the same plane I rode on. There was a lot of paperwork involved, but the actual bringing over wasn't hard.

When we got to the airport, we just went to an area where the cats were held, and picked them up.

I think the policy is the same with dogs.

There were different shots she had to take too, but I don't remember which ones.

Most apartments in Japan that do allow pets do it on a case by case basis, and you are likely to pay a deposit for that. Also, big dogs are less likely to be allowed. The vast majority of dogs in Japan are very small.

Answer 3

Check out Japanese quarantine rules...

Here's some info from Google :

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

I imagine they'd be pretty strict about it, as I believe Japan is rabies-free, unlike the U.S.. I know that in Australia (also a rabies free country) they keep animals in quarantine for about a year, rendering it pretty pointless to bring a pet into Australia, especially from the U.S -- pets are just not the same after getting out of quarantine...

However, Japan may be not as tough as Australia... Maybe 6 months quarantine..?

As mentioned, check out the Japanese quarantine regulations..

Also, I don't think it would be a matter of asking whether 'Gaijin' are accepted with dogs... Different landlords have different regulations on pets in general, you'd really need to look around once you're there.

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Answer 4

First, make sure what the laws are in going to any foreign country. They may allow the dog right in if you have the paper work. They may quarantine the dog for a period of time with or without papers or they may simply say: So Sorry No Pooch allowed. Check with embassy or consulate, they will be more than please to help you.

Your travel agency could be a big help too if they are professional in their work.

The airlines has to be contacted there are rules and regulations for pets aboard an airplane, It will not be on your lap, but in the baggage area in a cage.

Good luck.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

probably by boat-- Its hard to bring pets overseas, and if you put him in an airplane, he could die from the pressure.

Answer 7

i wouldent they will get his fir for a coat and eat the rest of him..they are very mean

Answer 8

cut it up into bite size pieces, they love dog over there

Answer 9

In a box as teryiaki.