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gnukid
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crossing south with a dog???
I have a friend crossing south with a dog, he is wondering what paperwork is required and what experience have people had recently heading south at
Tecate, otay or TJ?
[Edited on 9-23-2010 by gnukid]
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Gnu........crossed at SY and Otay southbound, never had any problems or asked for paperwork. I believe that you are "supposed/required" to have an
International Health Certificate. I think that they are too busy at those crossings to play "dog police"
Crossing N/B at Otay, US Customs never asked for paperwork, but always carry a printout of shot records from our vet.
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skipowell
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technically you are suppose to have proof of rabies shot and certification of good health form from vet. But.. I recently crossed the border in the
Sentri lane were we are responsible to know what we have to have and I did not have any paper work as we usually we travel in my husband's car and I
had driven my own car down as he was already there.Bottom line first time ever I was asked for paperwork, did not have and was just warned to be sure
to carry it in the future. We have crossed over 40 times a year for 3 years and have never been asked prior. I still think the agent just liked my
dog and wanted a reason to stall to look at my beautiful lab (do i sound like a ridiculous dog person!)
if you dog looks healthy and has current tags I thing you will be fine!
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International Health Certificate from a vet within issued within 72 hours, both directions. Last year, there was a long string here saying that in
addition, Mexico requires the results of a fecal parasite test.
I always get it, just in case. I have never been asked for it. I err on the side of caution because I would never want my dog confiscated or
quarantined...or worse!
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gnukid
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Thanks for the info:
So far I understand the pooch needs: certificate of health with parasite check and rabbies shot.
[Edited on 9-23-2010 by gnukid]
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Seccion Consulado de Mexico
Entry and exit regs. are different for air travel and ground travel. Entry by air seems to be more thorough.
nullhttp://portal.sre.gob.mx/conreinounido/index.php?option=disp...
It's also worthwhile checking the government re-entry regulations & procedures for your home country, e.g. for Canada: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/petani/petanie...
We also took our dog to the vet for a consultation re: travelling to Mexico and have a place for her documentation for meds and vaccinations.
Cheers,
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gnukid
So far I understand the pooch needs: certificate of health with parasite check and rabbies shot.
[Edited on 9-23-2010 by gnukid] |
Correct. I have been thru SY quite a bit this year and get stopped in secondary everytime (southbound) due to having a camper, never had any questions
about the dog (in either direction).
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windgrrl
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Travelling with pets: USDA
http://tinyurl.com/3xh3g7g
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
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bajabass
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I have taken my collie back and forth 30 times or more in the last year or so. I have been asked once for papers, re-entering only. In secondary
twice, never asked on the way in. The Mexican and U.S. customs, and the Marines all just want to pet him!!!
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We have 5 Aussie Shepperds.....one or two at times goes with us for "their" vacation. We have never got an International Health Certificate. Been
going to Baja/Mexico for 25+ years.
If the dog (s) are friendly....so will be the officer.
Do leash the dog though while in town or on a beach...there are stray dogs that may want to run off with yours......yeah....I spent a few hours
looking for sparky once upon a time 
[Edited on 9-23-2010 by mcfez]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
We have 5 Aussie Shepperds.....one or two at times goes with us for "their" vacation. |
I think they have a maximum of three going south, for your future reference.
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Jack Swords
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The health certificate is required, may never be asked for it. But, if admittance either way depends upon the prevailing officer, then we feel it is
better to have it in our possession than have to go back and find a vet. We have been asked twice, once by air, once driving down. Again, in Mexico
interpretations depend on the person you are talking to. Our vet in La Paz charges $8 for the certificate.
We have, however, run into the prohibition on bringing dog food back to the states. There is a thread out there on this forum about this.
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bajabass
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Good point Jack! I live close enough to go to La Mision every weekend, so I only take a 3 day supply. I read they frown on bringing any back. I need
that vet's name in La Paz. I will be there soon! The dog and I will both be much happier!!!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
We have 5 Aussie Shepperds.....one or two at times goes with us for "their" vacation. |
I think they have a maximum of three going south, for your future reference. |
Oh..thanks Dennis! Didn't know that. Thanks to folks like you...make my Baja traveling days better and safer.
Any limits on the number of wifes I can take down there
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Never been asked for the paperwork for the dog but we don't come back with any dog food (first stop is the grocery store) as we have several friends
who have had their (unopened, canned and in the bag) taken away from them. Hummmmmmmmmmmm wonder where that went!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Any limits on the number of wifes I can take down there
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If your destination is one of those Mormon enclaves down here, no more than forty five. It's just another example of big government restriction.
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I have six labs and a few of them like car rides. We have never been hassled
going into Mexico. Only one time have we been questioned northbound and sent to secondary. That was a day the animal shelter was doing a spot check
of everyone headed north with dogs- we showed just their current shot records and that was it. They only cared about Rabies.
We don't take the dogs north with us much anymore. People gave us grief for leaving them in the car while we would go into a store. We would park in
shade, leave the windows partially down and a full bowl of water visible- but even so twice we had people lecture us and threaten to call the police.
One of our dogs at the time was blind- so we understand him looking a little funny with those white eyes... which maybe they interpreted as distress.
We know the dangers of a hot car and dogs and would never endanger "the kids" like that. So we just don' t do it unless one of us is going to stay
with the dogs the whole time. I think you could lock your real kids in a hot car in Mexico and all they would do is try to sell them ice cream.
[Edited on 9-23-2010 by Woooosh]
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Jack Swords
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Our Vet in La Paz is Dr. Tomás Rodriguez V. His wife Dra. Hilda Elizondo H. is also a vet. Dr. Tomás speaks English. Their old address was Madero
2340, but they moved nearby and I don't have the new address. There might be some business cards in the Club Cruceros clubhouse or Ch. 22 VHF (Dr.
Tomás answers on the radio). Tel. 122-5662.
He has been our vet in La Paz for the past 12 years.
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Many times crossing, always with our pets. Never been asked for any paperwork yet, either direction, and my pets have been noticed many times. I
carry the paperwork for our lab and cat anyway, just in case. I keep them up to date on all their shots, however I don't like to incur the cost of an
actual vet appt. and vet issued certificate immediately before each time I cross. So, I get "creative". The blank forms are available on line. You
can connect the dots from there. Mexican authorities love paperwork, particularly with official looking "stamps" and "seals".
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DENNIS
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You just have to be prepared for the worst situation imaginable. I've been asked for my dogs records more than once so I have them in my hand when I
hit the gate.
I like that idea about getting the blank forms on line. Do you have a link, Trueheart?
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