Thepipdoc
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Does anyone know what procedure must be followed when taking a dog to either the CI's, France, or both?
Has anyone already done this and were there any problems?
Has anyone already done this and were there any problems?
Taking a dog to Channel Islands and France
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rib
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not easy if its a short stay to ci,i belive i,ve taken dogs there in the last 3 yrs and for some reason didnt let them off the boat cant for the life of me rember y thou,and thay were all passported up and chipped etc etc........... think it was to do with bringing them back
rich
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If we were to take our dog to France, someone would have to bring her back to Jersey on a commercial ferry.
Loads of information here
http://www.gov.je/Travel/TravellingPets/PetPassportTravelScheme/Pages/index.aspx
and here,
Loads of information here
http://www.gov.je/Travel/TravellingPets/PetPassportTravelScheme/Pages/index.aspx
and here,
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Bandit
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CI with a dog is ok but you cant berth in the marina in Guernsey and have to stay in the pool of the Harbour , you can take the dog ashore for a walk.
CI to France you can take your dog with you but as for UK dor the return one person needs to travel on a commercial ferry with the dog, Condor St Malo to Jersey or Guernsey.
CI to France you can take your dog with you but as for UK dor the return one person needs to travel on a commercial ferry with the dog, Condor St Malo to Jersey or Guernsey.
rib
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that it ta senior moment
guernseyman
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For the avoidance of doubt this is how it is in Guernsey:
Because of Rabies, all vessels arriving in the Harbour with animals on board will be subject to controlled mooring.
The landing of animals from vessels arriving in Guernsey directly or indirectly from elsewhere other than the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Jersey or the other islands of the Bailiwick is strictly prohibited. Any animal on board any such vessel in harbour in the Bailiwick or at anchor or moored in the territorial waters adjacent thereto must remain securely confined with an enclosed part of the vessel from which it cannot escape. Any such animal found ashore or not confined on the vessel will be detained and may be subject to six months' quarantine or destroyed and the Master of the vessel prosecuted. Unless express permission is granted by a Customs Officer, no vessel with an animal on board may moor alongside a pontoon or quay. Under no circumstances will any vessel irrespective of its last port of call be permitted to enter the marinas with any animal aboard.
Because of Rabies, all vessels arriving in the Harbour with animals on board will be subject to controlled mooring.
The landing of animals from vessels arriving in Guernsey directly or indirectly from elsewhere other than the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Jersey or the other islands of the Bailiwick is strictly prohibited. Any animal on board any such vessel in harbour in the Bailiwick or at anchor or moored in the territorial waters adjacent thereto must remain securely confined with an enclosed part of the vessel from which it cannot escape. Any such animal found ashore or not confined on the vessel will be detained and may be subject to six months' quarantine or destroyed and the Master of the vessel prosecuted. Unless express permission is granted by a Customs Officer, no vessel with an animal on board may moor alongside a pontoon or quay. Under no circumstances will any vessel irrespective of its last port of call be permitted to enter the marinas with any animal aboard.
longjohnsilver
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Apart from Beaucette which accepts dogs.
So if you go to CIs and then back to UK then no restrictions. But if you go to France then the return leg must be on a ferry. And when we did it a few years ago the ferry company insisted that the dogs travel in a car, which meant having to get someone to come over from England to pick them up. Beat to check with the ferry company as to what their policy is.
guernseyman
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That would appear to be an urban myth.
Quote from Beaucette Marina website:
"I have a dog and a cat onboard. Are they welcome at the Marina?
Unfortunately, there are no pets permitted on incoming boats."
So Beaucette Marina remains a part of Guernsey!
DAKA
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It shouldnt be taken for granted that Beaucette will allow animals.
I have seen pets there but all appear to be well known, I wouldnt just turn up with a dog on board.
There is a bit of a problem with leaving a dog in a car on a ferry.
All the hot car engines make the car bay very hot.
there are loads of car alarms going off.
I wouldnt want any pet of mine going through that trauma.
pets are best left at home with relatives IMHO.
Kaste
Member
Below is an email relating to a visit to Guernsey last year - probably best to call directly to confirm
Hi there you are very welcome to bring you dog to Beaucette from the uk to us ,but please keep in mind that jersey and st peter port do not allow dogs in to there marina at all, hope to see you in the summer.many thanks ann -----Original Message-----From: stevebrown45@hotmail.com [mailto:stevebrown45@hotmail.com] Sent: 11 December 2010 11:16To: Ann MilliganSubject: Form submission from [beaucettemarinaguernsey.com] - [Contact] - [ Contact form 1] date:2010-12-11
longjohnsilver
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Well I must have been dreaming this August when I spent 5 days there on board with our 2 dogs.
The signs do indeed say no dogs but if you ask in the office they seem quite happy to accommodate boats with dogs on board (but only from UK or CI boats).
Thepipdoc
New member
Thanks all for the replies.
To satisfy my self I just called Guernsey Harbor and they told me that we can indeed bring a dog but we would not be allowed to enter the marina.
We would be allowed to take the dog to and from the main island on a dinghy, we just couldn't enter the marina. I find this a bit bizzare!
The only safe place on the island is the marina!
To satisfy my self I just called Guernsey Harbor and they told me that we can indeed bring a dog but we would not be allowed to enter the marina.
We would be allowed to take the dog to and from the main island on a dinghy, we just couldn't enter the marina. I find this a bit bizzare!
The only safe place on the island is the marina!
longjohnsilver
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The pontoons in the pool just outside the marina are generally fine except in a strong Easterly. Stayedthere many times with our dogs. It's only a 50m dinghy ride ashore and the pontoons have water (but no electric). Or go to Beaucette, it's a lovely spot for a few days or so.
flipper
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Just done it this week - France not CI's though. Need a pet passport from the vets and a rabies vaccination. After Jan 1 you will not need to have a rabies antibodies blood test (the expensive bit at £130) The dog needs to have flea and worming treatment at a vets and have the passport signed off by them 24-48hrs before reentry into UK (cost me €33). The dog must be micro chipped and that will be checked by the vet and leaving France and the passport stamped. In my case it was done at the Brittany Ferries office in Caen on the way out.
More on the Defra website
More on the Defra website
thomshap
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We used to take our collie to our place near nice a few times a year when she was younger.
You need a pet passport, the animal will need to be chipped, but most are these days, and you need to have it immunised against rabies, this involves a couple of courses of jabs to start with and needs to be keeps up to days every year, as do the annual vaccinations.
When I used to go I think they scanned the dog on departure, but on the way home you have to go and see a vet between 48 and 24 hours before you come home for a check up and de ticking/lousing spray, the vet then gives you the necessary paper work which you hand in at the port when you get the animal scanned just before you cross the channel.
It was always very easy but the rabies jabs aren't cheap.
You need a pet passport, the animal will need to be chipped, but most are these days, and you need to have it immunised against rabies, this involves a couple of courses of jabs to start with and needs to be keeps up to days every year, as do the annual vaccinations.
When I used to go I think they scanned the dog on departure, but on the way home you have to go and see a vet between 48 and 24 hours before you come home for a check up and de ticking/lousing spray, the vet then gives you the necessary paper work which you hand in at the port when you get the animal scanned just before you cross the channel.
It was always very easy but the rabies jabs aren't cheap.
guernseyman
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Well I must have been dreaming this August when I spent 5 days there on board with our 2 dogs.
Clearly there is some confusion on this issue, partly because practice at Beaucette does not match their website, partly because they allow dogs not from abroad into their marine while St Peter Port and Jersey do not, and lastly because St Peter Port and Jersey allow dogs not from abroad to be ferried ashore.
I'll take this up with a Deputy (St Peter Port) Harbourmaster when I see him in a few weeks. At least the States' marinas appear to adhere to their stated policy. Unless anyone know differently.
al.carpenter
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pet travel scheme
as from tomorrow 01.01.12, petdogs must
be micro chipped,
be vaccinated against rabies AFTER micro chipping and jabs up to date,
have a EU pet passport,
have had a tapeworm treatment (active ingredient Praziquantel a must) done between 24 hours and five days from traveling... (administered by vet with stamp and signature on date and time, with name of treatment in the passport)
no need for ticks/fleas treatment...
travel on an approved entry route
As it happens, I am crossing over from France to UK on Monday 2nd with my first mate "Gamin the Fox-terrier" and been to the Vet today... cost 21€
Cheers and a very Happy New Year to you all... Al
as from tomorrow 01.01.12, petdogs must
be micro chipped,
be vaccinated against rabies AFTER micro chipping and jabs up to date,
have a EU pet passport,
have had a tapeworm treatment (active ingredient Praziquantel a must) done between 24 hours and five days from traveling... (administered by vet with stamp and signature on date and time, with name of treatment in the passport)
no need for ticks/fleas treatment...
travel on an approved entry route
As it happens, I am crossing over from France to UK on Monday 2nd with my first mate "Gamin the Fox-terrier" and been to the Vet today... cost 21€
Cheers and a very Happy New Year to you all... Al
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al.carpenter
New member
Going by Ferry this time. Any doubt... check with Defra.co.uk, it's all there and "official"...!!!!
Cheers. Al
Cheers. Al
Andydent2000
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Hmmm Oxfordshire squash masters golf society?!?..... Ah defra.gov.uk!
Andydent2000
Member
So it's clear I can travel between the uk mainland and rebublic of Ireland without trouble. From the link to the states of jersey taking my dog to jersey is not a problem but it is still unclear on the uk gov response to bringing her back on our own boat. A call to the helpline is in order I think but it looks promising,
As to France or other EU countries I think I will give that a miss. What is the point of going out there under your own steam if one of you has to take the ferry back?
I understand the reasons and the seriousness so not questioning the ruling but it would spoil the trip, as would leaving mutley at home.
As to France or other EU countries I think I will give that a miss. What is the point of going out there under your own steam if one of you has to take the ferry back?
I understand the reasons and the seriousness so not questioning the ruling but it would spoil the trip, as would leaving mutley at home.
