|
Post by greytfriend on Jul 13, 2006 9:08:39 GMT -5
Hi! Has anyone ever attended the Greyhound Crossroads Beachbound Hounds weekend? ?? This year it's Sept. 21-24 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. I was wondering what it's like bringing dogs over the Canada/U.S. border for vacation purposes. With all my other dogs, we vacationed separately -- them in a doggy spa, us elsewhere -- but I can't bring myself to leave Dotty!! It is so true that there are dogs and then there are Greyhounds!! Also, Greyhounds seem to be so much better received in the hospitality industry (with good reason!) than the other breeds I've owned (mostly Great Danes -- gentle giants, but still intimidating to some due to their sheer size!) Would some kind soul let me know what it entails to bring a furkid over the border? I called Customs, but they are useless (sorry if I insulted anyone -- it was unintentional) Thanks for your help and info! It's much appreciated.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2006 11:12:05 GMT -5
I believe you'll find a wealth of information from Bill and Freddie on that, as Bill brings the kids across the border monthly, almost. I'm not 100% certain, but you'll need to prove they're disease-free, have up-to-date shots and tags, and I'd take ALL the paperwork from the adoption... hope this helps. hugs. Darren and Honey
|
|
|
Post by greytfriend on Jul 13, 2006 11:29:50 GMT -5
Hi Darren and Honey!! Thanks for the quick reply --talk about great service!! I thought about Bill and Freddie, but they bring the dogs on a one-way trip, while I am MOST DEFINITELY bringing Dotty back home -- if we do venture across the border together! That's why I wanted some info from greyowners who cross the border for vacation purposes, not for life-saving angel-of-mercy purposes. Greyt idea about bringing along all the adoption paperwork!!!! Hey, I'll bet my vet may be a good source of information, too. I just wouldn't want her (Dotty, not the vet!) to have to endure any type or kind of quarantining. Gee, can you tell I'm an obsessing, anal-retentive type personality?! I don't mean to discount your reply in any way, Darren. And I will check with Bill and Freddie!! Thanks again!! Hugs and Kisses, Anna and Dotty
|
|
|
Post by greys4us on Jul 13, 2006 15:56:18 GMT -5
Hi All that we have ever had is proof of up tp date vaccination. Customs have never asked about whether the dog's vaccinations were up to date or not. The last time we were across the border was in 2004 when we went to 'Greyhounds Reach the Beach' at Dewey Delaware. That was when the mad cow scare was going on and you couldn't take anything beef across the border. They wanted to know what kind of dog food we had. I said it was lamb and that it was imported from the U.S. Well the guard wanted to see the bag and it was in the front passenger side of the van on the floor. He went around and opened the door to read the bag, and of course it was the French side up and he couldn't read it and he couldn't get the bag out to turn it over to see the English side. I told him he was lucky he didn't have to put up with that for everything he bought. ;D He just laughed and told us to get going.
|
|
|
Post by greytfriend on Jul 13, 2006 17:38:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice and the quick reply greys4us!!! It's very appreciated!!! Thanks again!!! LOL to you and your dogs!!!
|
|
|
Post by jiffer on Jul 13, 2006 21:08:35 GMT -5
You do need proof of vaccinations. Taking your health certificate that Bill gave you is beneficial too.
Starting in 2007, all Canadians will require a passport to cross the US/Canadian border, even if you are only cutting through.
|
|
|
Post by stylishhound on Jul 16, 2006 18:51:00 GMT -5
I was thinking about going to BBH but I can't swing the timing. I might be heading down to Dewey though and I'm all set to go to Sandy Paws the first weekend in March! That should be fun if anyone is interested in going south in March with your hounds!!
|
|