See title, What will be the rough cost, will I need injections for them, etc. 3 cats, 2 adults, 1 kitten, all tabby's, 1 is male, 2 female.
2007-03-14 03:56:43 · 15 answers · asked by tara_maclay 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
See title, What will be the rough cost, will I need injections for them, etc. 3 cats, 2 adults, 1 kitten, all tabby's, 1 is male, 2 female. - Just to be clear, I live in the UK, ;)
2007-03-14 04:09:46 · update #1
check with DEFRA for all the injections, pet passports etc they need, then look online for a specialist animal carrier, not all flights will take animals, and find out their costs.
2007-03-14 04:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We moved with 3 cats and 8 ferrets from the UK to Spain about 5 years ago. We didn't bother to get the cats pet passports (you couldn't get them for ferrets in those days). We had no plans to go back to the UK so it seemed pointless. So they weren't chipped though we did have to give them rabies injections and they had to be de wormed and examined and all that stuff just before travelling. The total cost was around £500. We drove out with them so there was no air fares to consider. Not one person at any point asked to look at any of the paperwork. One of the cats disappeared within 3 or 4 days of moving. One moved out after about 6 months and the last one died around 3 years ago, we're not sure what off. We still have 3 cats though, they just keep turning up.
Seriously, had I known what was going to happen I probably would have arranged to rehome them in the UK and got more cats once we got here. I understand that you would no more consider leaving your pets behind than you would your children but the whole experience is very stressful and traumatic for you and the cats and the truth is the cats really won't care. Depending on what sort of area you live in now your cats may not settle well in Gibraltar anyway. Unless you'll be living on the east side of the rock or right up the top it is horrendously noisy. There are around 30,000 people living on Gibraltar and I think every one of them has some form of motorised transport. If you already live in that kind of environment they'll probably be OK but if not, they'll hate it.
Good luck with the move.
2007-03-14 11:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good on you for not leaving them behind!
I just moved 5500km with my kitty.
We needed shots to be done, innoculations etc (the normal yearlies, if you've had them done just show certification).
The ticket for the cat cost more than both out tickets put together - for one cat.
Some countries do not allow non-spayed cats into their country.
They had to complete quarantine cause we came from a mainland, but seeing as you're on an island, there should be none.
They'd need to be checked by a vet on that side. Call your local vet for estimate for shots. They may also be revaccinated pon that side. Looks like the requirements may be changed soon, perhaps contact the closest Gibraltar consulate for further details, one finds very conflicting stuff on the web.
2007-03-20 20:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is nice that your taking all your cats with you when you go to Gibraltar. I like to see kind people like yourself who treat animal s nice, I cannot abide cruelty to any animals.
A neighbour around the corner from me abandoned her cat and expected him to fend for himself, she took the housecat and 2 pet birds with her. He now lives with me-he adopted me, I love him to bits, hes a great cat to have around.I dont have kids so he is like my baby, i guess.
Have you had a look on the internet about how much it could cost you to take your cats with you, or better still your vetinary surgery might have some information on this matter.
Good luck and take care.
2007-03-21 16:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by Little Minx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is per cat rabies vac £27, Microchip £18, Passport £25
2007-03-20 10:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the cost is assessed by their weight. They will need their passports which includes them having all their injections plus micro-chip & rabies jab. Speak to your vet as he will be best to advise you.
2007-03-14 11:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by unareticencia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know animals coming into the US have to be quarantined for 6 months. If your cats have to be quarantined, you may want to reconsider taking them.
2007-03-20 19:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by AytymnRain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will cost the ownership of 3 cats
2007-03-14 10:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by Pete H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to get them up to date on their vaccinations.
2007-03-21 13:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by silkeng 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest talking to your vet.....although I don't think their sex and colour really matters
2007-03-14 11:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by Mum3grls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋