Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > PPRuNe Worldwide > Middle East
Reload this Page >

Pets in Dubai

Wikiposts
Search
Middle East Many expats still flying in Knoteetingham. Regional issues can be discussed here.

Pets in Dubai

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 26th Dec 2004, 22:12
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Flitwick,beds,uk
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pets in Dubai

I have almost the holy grail of hours for Emirates but have one magic question?
What is the company/national policy with regard to bringing pets ( a dog ) with you as my wife and daughter are refusing to go anywhere without said pet?
Any help would be appreciated!
Barnstomer is offline  
Old 27th Dec 2004, 06:16
  #2 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Dubai - sand land.
Age: 55
Posts: 2,832
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
pas de problem!! It will mainly depend on the landlord of the villa you end up in. We have dog and cat here.
White Knight is online now  
Old 27th Dec 2004, 06:44
  #3 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: wherever I lay my hat...
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Recent announcement in the press here indicates UAE to become member of the UK's "Pet Passport" scheme also.
Father Jack is offline  
Old 28th Dec 2004, 12:13
  #4 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UAE
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We brought a cat to Dubai...

...and she's lying here next to me happily. =^..^=

Here is the deal: You have to have a permit from Dubai with you when you enter the UAE with your animal.

We got Dubai Kennels & Cattery (http://dkc.ae/) to arrange the permit for us.

You need two documents in order to get the permit. If I remember correctly, they are firstly, a rabies certificate more than 2 weeks old (but maybe within 30 days??) including the sticker from the vaccination which shows the manufacturer of the vaccine and the batch number, and secondly, a health certificate from the vet that is under 30 days old.

You should be able to fax these documents to DKC and when they have arranged the permit, they'll fax it to you so you can carry it in through customs with your pet and avoid a quarantine situation.

DKC was really good to us, because we arranged everything at the last minute, and I paid Marhaba (the meet-and-greet service) at DXB to meet him coming in with the kitty and hand him the permit before he passed through customs.

The prices for these services were all reasonable, and of course it was worth it not to leave the kitty behind.

Lots of luck to you and your family if you make the big move!!
chu_hi is offline  
Old 29th Dec 2004, 15:41
  #5 (permalink)  
Registered User **
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: poll position
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The selection process for pets (dogs) is spread over three days.

Day one is a show around all the pet facilities and an over view of life as a pet in Dubai.

Day two is a series of tests like retrieving bones licking your own ballocks and sniffing assholes. There are some group exercises such as pulling sleds, ambushing cats.And dealing with korean restauranters (KRM)

Day three is the simulator where you will have to retrieve a newspaper off the same korean restaurant owner , emergency tree wetting drills and a paws up approach and SINGLE PAW BARKING.

Its important to be youself and enjoy the process, remember they are looking for the total pet package and how youll fit in the kennels.EG would i like to spend all day in an airconditioned flat sniffing his ass. If you are not sucessful its not a personnal reflection on your dogginess, just that your bark wasnt right.

There are different selection criteria for DEC (direct entry cats), and definately no PIGS.

Doggy t/cs have taken a tumble with smaller bones, no credit for car chasing , (not covered under dftl) the kennels are allocated according to your master, and watch out for local dogs, rabid bunch on the roads.

good luck

rover
dicksynormous is offline  
Old 30th Dec 2004, 12:38
  #6 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: UK
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I think the term " It's a dog's life" originated from having to live in places like Dubai
millerscourt is offline  
Old 31st Dec 2004, 12:25
  #7 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: uk
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
dicksynormous, your contribution had me rolling on the floor, well done and thanks for the laugh.
BTW why do dogs lick their balls?
Because they can!
IronHen
IronHen is offline  
Old 31st Dec 2004, 12:44
  #8 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
dicksynormous . . . . . brilliant, I roared too !
nilnotedtks is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.