Requirements for Shipping Dogs in
Australia
1.)
PROPER SIZE
KENNEL (Approved by Air Lines) K11 small size!
Transport Box. For small Dogs (Silky Terriers) Cost Approx: $
AUD 55.00
ANIMALS MUST HAVE ROOM TO STAND UP AND TURN AROUND.
UNDERSIZED KENNELS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.
WHEN IN DOUBT USE LARGER KENNEL
FOOD AND WATER
CUPS
ADDRESS LABEL
ALL KENNELS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SHIPPER’S
NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. ALSO CONSIGNEE'S
NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
Subject to the exceptions below, for
a pet pack to be considered part of your baggage:
- You must be
holding a confirmed reservation;
- You must lodge
your baggage at the passenger terminal at least sixty (60)
minutes prior to departure; and
- The pet pack
must conform to the
standards listed below.
Only small and medium sized pet packs
qualify as part of your free baggage allowance.
All other pet packs must be lodged directly with a freight company
at the freight terminal and will incur a fee.
Qantas recommends
Australian air Express.
You will be required to pay excess
baggage charges if your baggage, including your pet pack, exceeds
the free baggage allowance.
There is a limit of two (2) pet packs (no larger than the medium pet
pack) per passenger, subject to normal baggage allowances.
Additional pet packs will be sent as airfreight and you will be
required to pay the applicable freight charges.
Pet Pack
Sizes
It is advisable to ensure that the
container will meet these requirements prior to the day of travel.
Small (equivalent to one unit of baggage)
- Made of
plastic material with absorbent mat and suitable for cats and
small dogs up to small terrier size.
- Size: 56cm in
length / 30cm wide / 38cm in height
- Maximum weight
(including pet) : 15 kg
Medium (equivalent to two units
of baggage)
- Made of
polypropylene material with absorbent mat and suitable for dogs
up to cocker spaniel size.
- Size: 66cm in
length / 40cm wide / 52cm in height
Maximum
weight (including pet) : 20 kg
Quarantine Requirements
Quarantine regulations apply for
international destinations and for Tasmania, Lord Howe Island,
Norfolk Island,
and Thursday Island. Qantas Telephone Sales and other freight
offices will provide general information on the carriage of birds,
cats and dogs. For specific information, contact the applicable
state or country quarantine office.
The above information is intended as
a guide only. Please check details with
Telephone Sales
prior to departure. Qantas Centre ;
Phone: +61 (2) 9691 3636
203 Coward Street
Mascot NSW 2020
Outsight Australia:
2.)
PROPER SIZE KENNEL (Approved by Air Lines)
ANIMALS MUST HAVE
ROOM TO STAND UP AND TURN AROUND.
UNDERSIZED KENNELS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.
WHEN IN DOUBT USE LARGER KENNEL
FOOD AND WATER
CUPS
ALL KENNELS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE FOOD AND ONE WATER
CUP DUAL CUPS ARE ACCEPTABLE CUPS MUST BE SECURELY
FASTENED TO KENNELS. SNAP ON CUPS HAVE A TENDENCY TO
COME OFF AND MAY CAUSE SHIPMENTS TO BE TURNED DOWN
By
AIRLINES
ADDRESS
LABEL
ALL KENNELS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SHIPPER’S
NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. ALSO CONSIGNEE'S
NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
LIVE ANIMAL LABELS
ALL KENNELS REQUIRE A LIVE ANIMAL LABEL ON TOP OF
KENNEL. AND A LIVE ANIMAL LABEL WITH ARROWS POINTING
UP ON THE BACK OR SIDE OF KENNEL.
LAST TIME FEED AND WATERED
ALL KENNELS MUST BE MARKED WITH THE LAST TIME AND
DATE THE ANIMALS WERE FED AND WATERED.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
ALL SHIPMENTS REQUIRE TWO COPIES OF A HEALTH
CERTIFICATE THAT IS NO MORE THAN 48 HOURS OLD. ONE COPY
MUST BE ATTACHED TO AIR BILL. AND ONE COPY ATTACHED TO
THE KENNEL.
ACCLIMATION STATEMENT
IF TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE 85F (35c) OR BELOW 45F (5c) DEGREES
ANYWHERE ALONG THE ROUTE OF YOUR SHIPMENT YOU MUST
HAVE AN ACCLIMATION STATEMENT FROM YOUR
VETERINARIAN. WHEN BELOW 45 THE ACCLIMATION
STATEMENT MUST STATE THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE THE ANIMAL IS ACCLIMATED
TO.
International
International travel involves much more than interstate travel. Each
country has its own rules and regulations.
Many countries have a quarantine period. Check with the embassy or
consulate of the country of your destination for details.
Check with the embassy or consulate of the country of your
destination for details.
All
pets must be contained in a
pet pack on arrival at the passenger
terminal. Pets on leads are not permitted.
If you need any help contact:
Mary Jefferson
Queensland Australia
Ph/Fax:07 - 3803
3320
Mobile:0419 024
407
Email:
allanimaltrans@primusonline.com.au
http://www.allanimaltransport.com.au/
Highly
Recommended by Vets, Airlines,
Breeders: Ausilk Silky Terrier
Kennels and most of all PETS !
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