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dog papers

saritayjoaquin - 2-28-2014 at 07:57 PM

rts551 - 2-28-2014 at 08:21 PM

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saritayjoaquin - 2-28-2014 at 08:23 PM

My brother was recently hassled by Mexican authorities? not having dog papers crossing at sonita. Is this a problem in baja

gnukid - 2-28-2014 at 09:55 PM

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Originally posted by saritayjoaquin
My brother was recently hassled by Mexican authorities? not having dog papers crossing at sonita. Is this a problem in baja


You need a very recent dog health certificate with proof of vaccines to cross either direction, but generally only entering mexico is it an issue. In many cases in mexico may ask it be within a few days. Two types exist, one is USDA signed and the other is on vet letterhead and does not require usda signature. Get one from you dogs vet on letterhead in triplicate prior to travel. In USA few infections exist for dogs but in mexico they can carry many more bugs so they like to see rabies within the last year plus a long list of vaccines, while to enter the USA your dog only need a rabbies shot in the previous three years. When entering/departing mexico this info is entered into a doggy database, when entering/departing the USA they generally do not check.

DENNIS - 2-28-2014 at 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by saritayjoaquin
My brother was recently hassled by Mexican authorities? not having dog papers crossing at sonita. Is this a problem in baja


What breed of dog is your brother? :lol::lol:

Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

dogs at the Frontiers (border)

captkw - 3-1-2014 at 01:54 AM

Dennis,,you don't miss a beat !! LOL..my self having crossed the mex/usa border over 60 something times and to panama and back have only had 1 problem at the "nicky" border and had to pay 10 US for a stupid "sello" for my Baja dogs !! at the border the custom guy is laughing and peeing his pants when they they see my Baja dogs with shades they don't even think about asking for papers !!! a old guy told me many moons ago " Kill em with kindness and keep them confused"" works for me.....:lol:...K&T Baja dogs ROCK!!!!

Gulliver - 3-1-2014 at 07:44 AM

Anyone ever get asked for a rabies card on a cat? I haven't had any problems in several Northbound crossings but there's always a first time, I suppose.

Coming South at Tecate recently the Mexican woman inspector opened the side door of our class B, took one look at Felix, out 15 pound tuxedo cat, and wouldn't go in past him. Terrible attack cat, I guess.

By the way, I bought a radio collar for him and a hand held direction finder. It works great to get him back inside at dusk before the coyotes come out. Now if I can keep him from bringing in lizards. They get up under the dash and hide in the wires.

Mike

tjsue - 3-1-2014 at 09:30 AM

Don't you know that cats are known to attack inspectors?

cocoscabana - 3-1-2014 at 11:03 AM

We have been asked for papers for our cat when returning to the US via TJ. No problem when entering Mexico. At the military stops, the soldiers just love to pet the cat.

cats VS dogs

captkw - 3-1-2014 at 06:52 PM

when you have a dog,, things are bit uneasy for the guys searching !! and if you open the door and say "muy Bravo " they scatter !!!! and no I don't really do that.. but have always thought it would be funny !!! when I pull up,, they call all the other guys to check out the Mexican dog strutting shades..always a ice breaker !!!! ...K&T:cool:

chavycha - 5-4-2014 at 09:00 PM

Just an update on this - we were down from Jan-April with our two large dogs. We had the vet letterhead forms and proof of rabies/distemper vacc, but no one checked, either heading in or out of Mexico. On our return, the US border agent petted the dogs and said, "I always wanted a malamute."

The military checkpoints and gas station attendants were typically thrilled about petting the dogs and giving them crackers.

DENNIS - 5-4-2014 at 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by chavycha

but no one checked,



Don't let that influence your readiness on the next trip. :light:

mojo_norte - 5-4-2014 at 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by Gulliver

By the way, I bought a radio collar for him and a hand held direction finder. It works great to get him back inside at dusk before the coyotes come out. Now if I can keep him from bringing in lizards. They get up under the dash and hide in the wires.

Mike


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