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The Pet Export Checklist: Leaving China with Your Pet

2018-04-07 Anu ShanghaiWOWeng


Thinking of leaving China sometime soon? If you are a pet owner and unsure of what you need to do to successfully move out with your dog or cat, this is a good place to get started. We have compiled the basics of what you must consider when planning your departure. It’s not impossible, but it needs attention and planning and a lot of time. The overall process is easier/ simpler for cats than dogs, in addition to being relatively cheaper as well.


Booking your flight


Plan your departure way in advance, a year if possible. Plan your travel on days with weather that’s not extremely hot or cold. This is a crucial step you will not regret. Airlines may have a ban on pet travel certain times of the year so take that into account.



Airline regulations


Check in detail with the airline you will fly with about all possible requirements regarding pet transport when you buy the ticket. Learn about their pet carrier size requirements for in-cabin or cargo, cost of pet’s ticket, and number of pets per human allowed (commonly it’s one pet per passport). This will help you ensure a comfortable journey for your four-legged companion.



Pet regulations in home country


Check pet import laws in the country you are traveling to. They may require additional treatments or paperwork or fixed quarantine time for your pet. This determines how you start preparing for the China exit. For example, Japan and Australia are tough countries for pet import and need about 8 months of prep time.

 

The carrier


Your pet’s size decides the size of the carrier they will travel in. They should be able to stand up straight, turn around, and lie down comfortably and airlines take this very seriously. You can be refused the flight if they find that the carrier is too small for your dog or cat.


Blood test


This is an expensive and also mandatory step, costing up to RMB 3000. Shenpu helps with this too. It takes up to more than 2 months to get the results back so consider giving yourself sufficient time.

 


Vaccination and microchipping


This should be done between a month before travel date but not before 12 months. Shenpu clinic (565 Xujiahui Road) is the best (or only) option that provides an Official Vaccination Immunity Certificate that’s internationally recognized. If your pet isn’t microchipped (mandatory), you can get them the rabies shot and microchip in a single visit.


Final health check


This is the exit health examination which your pet needs to go through 10-12 days before departure date. Again, Shenpu’s the place. They provide a certificate after a few days to certify your pet as fit for travel. Collect this certificate from a different location (Bund at Haiguan Da Lou, No. 13 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu).


 

Prepping your pet for the journey


Buy the appropriately sized carrier and start getting your pet get used to the carrier. Encourage them to get inside without fear and spend time in the carrier. Slowly increase the amount of time they end up spending in the space. Doing this for about 15 days before they fly can help a lot. If you are especially worried about stress, request your vet prescribe the appropriate sedative.

 

ICVS holds sessions to educate and update pet owners on the latest information in relation to pet export. They also publish updates on their website so go check them out.

 

*Note that this article is designed to serve as a general guide for all the steps you need to consider for pet export from China. The specifics may change from time to time. Prices for various services (microchipping, blood tests, etc) tend to change too.

 

We hope this helps because there are far too many abandoned pets in Shanghai and that’s not cool.


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