sargentodiaz
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Take a Dog Into Tijuana
We're coming to San Diego Friday to pick up my sister-in-law at the bus central. We are getting rooms at the Motel 6 in San Ysidro at it's pet
friendly.
My question is - do we need to get one of those international certificates to take our Chihuahua into Mexico and then bring her right back out again?
Would her shot record be enough?
Thanks for responding.
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SFandH
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Here's what gov agencies say, FWIW.
"CDC does not require a health certificate for dogs to be imported into the United States, although some airlines or states may require them. However,
dogs must be healthy upon arrival and be vaccinated against rabies. Dogs may be denied entry if they look like they are sick with a communicable
disease or if proof of a valid rabies vaccination is not provided. If a dog appears to be sick at the port of entry, further examination by a licensed
veterinarian at the dog owner's expense might be required."
http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/dogs.html
"If you are traveling with your pet, you must bring Proof of Rabies vaccinations for a dog."
http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/kbyg/intern...
[Edited on 9-4-2014 by SFandH]
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Mulegena
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Why not leave her in your motel room for the day?
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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It's been my experience that most hotels don't allow unattended animals left in the rooms.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
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\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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Over the past 8 years, we have been bringing our Yorkie, into and out of Baja and mainland Mexico. On once have are papers been looked at. Just make
sure the shots are up to date, specifically the rabies.
Peace
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You must be joking!!!
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
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I have always liked your post's till This ONE !!!
How Would YOU like getting left behind "for The Day" Think about it before you reply Please !!!  C Keith & the famous LIL TASHA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
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I have always liked your post's till This ONE !!!
How Would YOU like getting left behind "for The Day" Think about it before you reply Please !!! C Keith & the famous LIL TASHA |
A one night trip to TJ? I would leave my dog home. Makes no sense to drag a dog around during urban travel. Most dogs get stressed traveling in
crowds and street noise.
Dogs can stay home for a day or three. They are dogs.
Get a dog sitter.
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Mulegena
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Doggie Daycare
Of course, traveling with one's beloved pet can be a delight, but there are times when it's in Fido's best interest to leave her behind. Going into
the bustle of daytime Tijuana might be one of those times to consider a doggie daycare.
Do some research in advance and call veterinarians in the San Ysidro area for references of a qualified sitter. Petsmart may be a good source also,
either for referral to an individual sitter or for info about their stores offering onsite group daycare. A reputable provider will require proof of
current vaccines including bordatella/kennel cough.
[Edited on 9-4-2014 by Mulegena]
[Edited on 9-4-2014 by Mulegena]
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"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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dog & A dog
some dogs are special.... Mine is !! and loves to turn a crowd on !! any where,,any time....the thought of leaving her behind is NOT a concept,thought
or possible...But I understand that you don't...its all good !!!
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Where are you planning on going in TJ? Some places are dog friendly like walking on the malecon in Playas. Some are not.
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sargentodiaz
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We're picking someone up at the bus central and taking her to the border station to get her entry paper renewed.
We will cross directrly back into San Ysidro.
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say what???
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
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are you still Fong kidding ??? leave your dog behind
????????????
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I have been taking my dog into TJ for years and never once have I been asked for anything from anyone.
These endless lands and unique waters are not simply soil and sea. These elements of earth and water are as much a part of me as my blood and organs.
And the people that populate this corner of the world lift my spirit to heights that allow me to see what is truly important; The beauty of life. And
that is the essential gift.
– B. Florez, Mission of Souls.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Of course, traveling with one's beloved pet can be a delight, but there are times when it's in Fido's best interest to leave her behind. Going into
the bustle of daytime Tijuana might be one of those times to consider a doggie daycare. |
.....mann,,my doggie would have been thrilled ,in retrospect, to have stayed in a kennel for even -weeks- rather than experience the wilds of baja 
.....Ed was 'king of th'hill'' ,,easily landing into and 'sorting' 10 dogs back home,,,but totally out of depth in baja,,,,wether it be the games
coyotes played,,,those amazing 'free-piles' of fish guts  ...or the town cats
that barely flintch when a dog chases-up--I'mean -really- what's a self respecting dog meant to do if he actually 'catches' a cat!  
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Well, you'll be with your dog when she poops in the car from the three-hour wait, at least... ;-)
I see dogs in the line all the time. Bear in mind that if you do go out and about, there's mongrel curs wandering EVERYWHERE. It's not as bad as in
rural mainland Mexico but there's a LOT of stray dogs a lot bigger than your Chihuahua.
If you do cross her, though, get her a Xolos sweater.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by dasubergeek
Well, you'll be with your dog when she poops in the car from the three-hour wait, at least... ;-)
I see dogs in the line all the time. Bear in mind that if you do go out and about, there's mongrel curs wandering EVERYWHERE. It's not as bad as in
rural mainland Mexico but there's a LOT of stray dogs a lot bigger than your Chihuahua.
If you do cross her, though, get her a Xolos sweater. |
All true. If you do decide to take your dog, take some of those doggy pee pads with you for your border wait, because you're going to need them.
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Well, we just got back and our main problem was finding the bus terminal my sister-in-law was coming in to.
We had no idea that, in additional to the central, several other companies had their own terminals.
As it turned out, we managed to find the one for Guasave and it was quite clean and neat. Has a small restaurant where my wife and I ate - holding our
puppy - and the food was quite good. Some kind of green pepper dish with creamy sauce and chicken. Even the frijoles were quite good.
Did not the restrooms now cost 5 pesos to use but was quite modern and clean.
As for our puppy, I held her on my lap and handed her shot record over with my passport. Not a single question and, after checking the computer,
passed us through.
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Good news Dale!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Good news Dale! |
Our little AMERICAN Chihuahua did not like Mexico one little bit. She barked at everybody. Wouldn't eat any of the food. And wasn't happy until she
was back home.
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