Furry Family Members
Many European nations do not have the diseases that the United States does that affect their pets. Because of this, bringing animals into a European country cane be a hassle, especially if the pet is older and not in full health. While no one wants to leave their furry family members behind, it may be advisable in the long run.
If the pet owner is from the United Kingdom they will have in their possession an export health certificate, showing all of the animal’s most recent shots and vaccinations, including rabies shot that is less than twelve moths old. All animals need to be micro chipped and checked by a vet forty-eight hours before they fly. Once the pet arrives at Ercan in North Cyprus or one of the other airports in Cyprus, they are put into quarantine for three to four weeks. It is up to the owner to provide food and check on them daily to make sure they are being taken care of, including walking and cleaning out their cage. On top of that, the owner must pay for the quarantine location.
Pet owners should look into all everything the need to do well in advance of leaving their native country for Cyprus. They will also need to know exactly where to fly into because pets cannot be taken across the green line border between the two nations. Also, if the owner plans on leaving Cyprus and taking their animal with them, the animal is once again looking at a three to four week quarantine or six month quarantine if returning to the United Kingdom.
People who move to North Cyprus should guard their pets well as there have been documented reports of cruelty to animals that include poisoning of dogs. While many pet owners do not have a problem keeping their pets inside or restrained in such a matter that they are not roaming, it still does not solve the problem. Due diligence upon the pet owners part is strongly advised.
Also, pets are vulnerable to snake bites on the island, another reason families should not allow their furry companions to roam alone. After paying all the money to ensure the pet’s easy passage into the country, it would be heart-rending to see something happen to it while it was there.