Bringing Pets To: AUSTRALIA

• Does your pet have records in multiple locations? Is your veterinarian properly accredited? Are all required vaccinations and test results in line with import and export regulations? There is a lot to consider. We’ve got you covered!
• Bringing pets to Australia requires multiple tests, typically resulting in 4-5 vet visits, all of which we will manage. Our team also provides sample documents to help ensure everything is properly filled out and signed the first time.
• Our relocation coordinators manage an average of200 vet visits per month and stay current on regulatory changes so you and your vet don’t have to.

• We certainly can't manage the import of a banned species or breed, but we've helped many clients import pets to Australia from what is known as "non-approved" countries (for example, Brazil). It's a more involved process, but our team knows how to approach it.
• Not sure if your pet is a banned breed or species? Consult with one of our experts to determine if your pet can be cleared for import!
• We've helped many four-legged family members make the big trip to Australia, even when their circumstances were a little more complex:
  • Deco and Sprite, who moved from Brazil, a non-approved country.
  • And Chipper, who required a reinforced travel crate 
• Banned dog breeds in Australia include Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, Pit Bull Terrier, and Presa Canario. Dogs can not be derived from a cross with a non-domestic species like a wolf.

• Your dedicated relocation coordinator has likely already worked with an accredited vet in your area or can recommend one.
• At this stage, we provide detailed templates for your veterinarian and answer any questions regarding the proper completion of the form.
• It's not uncommon for a client's veterinarian to lack these required credentials for import. 
• Do you know the timeline for the final vet visit? We include this in our service with a veterinarian we know and trust with international travel preparation to avoid delays.

• Do you know that if your travel plans don’t align with the timeline of the titer test window, you may need to leave your pet behind with a caretaker? And that only USDA-accredited veterinarians can perform it?
• Your relocation coordinator will work with your vet to ensure all required tests and treatments are done properly, and within an acceptable time frame, preventing repeat vet visits and keeping your move on schedule.

Required vaccines, tests, and treatments:

• Leptospirosis - dogs may be vaccinated against Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola as an alternative to testing (we recommend this). This must be a full vaccination per the manufacturer's recommendations and must take place at least 14 days before export.
• Dogs arriving from the USA or Singapore must be fully vaccinated against the canine influenza virus (CIV)
• An external parasite treatment must be administered at least 21 days before a blood sample to detect Ehrlichia canis is taken. (dogs and cats)
• Testing for Brucella canis (Brucellosis), Leishmaniosis, and Leptospirosis (if not fully vaccinated) within 45 days of departure.
• Internal parasite treatments against nematodes and cestodes (dogs and cats)

Recommended vaccinations for dogs:

• Distemper
• Hepatitis
• Parvovirus
• Para-influenza
• Bordetella

A clean bill of health is one of the most important steps for pet relocation from the USA to Australia. These required and recommended vaccinations not only ensure your pet stays healthy on their journey but also protect pets already in Australia.

• Our team will complete and submit your import application, including supporting paperwork, for approval.
• Depending on your pet's species, breed, or other medical factors, this document can range from 10-14 pages long and take considerable time to complete.
• It's crucial that the application is submitted with plenty of time, as unanticipated government delays or other setbacks can and has extended this process to almost two months.
• The completion of this process is required to book your pet's quarantine at Mickleham PEQ.

• Quarantine can be booked as soon as an import permit is received.
• Upon arrival in Melbourne, our team makes sure your pet is booked for and delivered to quarantine, and arranges post-quarantine destination services such as forwarding flights and home delivery.
• Curious about what picking your pet up from quarantine actually looks like? Check out this Australia reunion video!