Has anyone used the petpassort scheme - by driving back from Europe with a new dog?  I note a couple of the "approved routes" state that some ferry companies allow "foot passengers with pets".  Has anyone used this method as an alternative to keeping the dog in a van? - as i imagine the hold area on a ferry is not a very pleasant place for a new dog in unfamiliar surroundings.

Hi Nic,

I flew my import over a few years ago with no problems.

I have travelled in and out of the UK for many years with my Hounds. As long as you have ALL the paperwork Defra require, I don`t see a problem with importing him/her. If the dog is a larger breed I am not sure if you would be allowed on as a foot passenger I suppose it is up to each individual ferry company. I personally would not like to put my Hound in one of their (the ferry company) own crates. I have always travelled my Hounds on the boat in the car/van with no problems .

Hope I have been of some help :-)

I'm sailing to France tonight (I hope!) to bring back three dogs, who will travel back in the car. The previous one we brought back travelled this way, with no issues, although I wouldn't want to do it in warm weather.

My main issue this weekend is likely to be whether they get sea sick!

M.

my dog that be over in july may be flying over only a two hour flight from sweden instead of a two day travel bye car

We flew our dog in on a small private plane, it was from the local aerodrome to the breeder straight to our airport here, The whole journey for the puppy therefore was only about 2 hours door to door.
This would have taken goodness knows how long on the ferry and the drive to the ferry port too. Not to mention potential overnights for us.
So If you can do it by flying it is much better.
Karen

Hi Karen, Didn't know you could do this now, when we looked inot it, it was not possible to fly into anywhere without PETS control, and private aircraft were prohibited, even into PETS approved airports.  Which airport was it they flew into?  Were they coming from Europe?
bye
Gwen

Guernsey to Denham and return (Middlesex). Not a problem with scheduled flights either, only few will take a dog, only the small 'islander aircraft' they pay for a seat, travel muzzled, and sit with you.
Karen.

Blimey best of luck and hope the sailing isn't too wild ;)

just had this problem getting a yankee pup to Guernsey.......yes they can go as foot pasengers BUT they still have to go in the ships kennel area on the cargo deck...........we flew the puppy in.......... its soooo cold on those decks not to mention the fumes when the vehicles start up....inside your own car/van is definitely the best option if it has to be byferry
Pauline

Well, all went well - none of us (dogs or people!) apparently get sea sick, but we were well tested!!

As with the last time we brought a dog into the UK, not a look at Portsmouth to see if we had 3 or 10 dogs, whether they were the right ones, or whether rabies jab had been done. It can only be a matter of time that we have major issues. :rolleyes:

M.

North Sea Ferries have air conditioned kennels on the car decks & you can visit during the voyage the dog costs I think £10 or similar human/car a tad more to Hull via Rotterdam or Zeebugge

Having used a couple of options I would not hesitate to recommend Eurotunnel. You never have to leave your dog, and they are in the familair surroundings (your car)