I'm thinking about immigrating to the USA from Australia and can't bear to leave my little ratties behind. They're only young and still have a lot of life in them... It breaks my heart :(
Does anyone know the process for immigrating pets and what is involved?
2007-06-24 14:40:37 · 9 answers · asked by Sniknakh 1 in Pets ➔ Rodents
I understand your love for these animals, but think about how difficult the trip alone would be on them. You're talking about taking them on a plane ride that will last over 12 hours easy. They won't be allowed on the plane as "carry on" luggage, so they'll be confined to the cargo hold for the duration of the flight where there will be continuous loud noise and god help them if the plane hits turbulence!
Once you land, they will be taken into quarantine for an extended amount of time where they will likely not be handled and because they are "just rats" they won't be treated nearly so well as dogs or cats would.
Even if you could take them with you to the US, why would you want to subject them to that? Please, find a good home in Australia for them! That would be the kindest thing you could do for them.
If you still want to take them with you, I would suggest contacting the US embassy in Australia and asking them what you would have to do to bring your pets with you. You might very well need to have special permits and such from both countries.
Good luck!
2007-06-24 15:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Annie B. Mice 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 00:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by fenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally there is a quarantine process for bringing animals into the US. Since rats are technically vermin and carry a lot of diseases, you might not be allowed to bring them.
2007-06-24 14:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not impossible. They may have to be quarantined for a while just to be sure that they're not bringing any diseases in, but that's better than leaving them behind for good.
2007-06-24 14:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by KityKity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact the state animal authorities in both countries. A local vet or animal service should have contact numbers for you. Every country is different.
2007-06-24 14:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a clear picture,but I was to move from The U.S. to Scotland for a year of Business.
I have two Collie dogs and a German Shepherd.
They would have been obliged to spend 6 months in British prison before release to me in Scotland....I quit my job!
I have had rats also, I would quit my job for them too! I do understand the loyality! LUCK!
2007-06-24 14:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your best bet would find a home for them in Australia and get new ones after your arrival in the US.
It would be MUCH EASIER on them.
2007-06-24 14:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know they have to be quarentined for six weeks or so before they can be released back to you.
2007-06-25 11:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are rodents get over it.
2007-06-24 14:47:56 · answer #9 · answered by upforitupforitupforitupforitru 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋