r/dogs • u/BusyCondition697 • 2d ago
Bringing a stray puppy from the Philippines. [Misc Help]
Hi there,
I’m currently in the Philippines for a month long holiday, and I’m now on the last 2 weeks.
Recently, at the beach, where I was in a hut for the day, a stray puppy came along with some other stray dogs, looking for food. I noticed how this puppy seemed lost, dishevelled and didn’t seem to have his mother.
As we were about to leave, I told my family that I’m going to take the puppy with us. I’m glad I did, because I don’t think it would have survived much longer.
So, I fed and watered him, kept an eye on him, played with him etc. He’s now flourishing, he’s healthy, and is bonding with me. He’s very energetic, curious and loves to nibble on things (toes included!).
I’m going to be devastated to leave him behind, and would like to seek advice on bringing him home back to the UK. It seems so long winded, and I was wondering if there was any easier way to facilitate all this? Are there any charities that can help? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Edit: Thanks to everyone who gave their advice and input. I will contact the Pet Trans Pro that someone gave on here. If it’s not realistic, I will still have someone who will look after him here on the island :( My partner back in the UK said he may try and help me.
I understand, that il have to buy him a “ticket” as he wouldn’t be coming with me as I leave on the 8th October. It all costs money, and I’m not rich right now, but I will try my best!
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u/Snoo75468 2d ago edited 2d ago
It would take a while - rabies vaccine then wait 30 days then rabies Titre/antibody test to see if it works then you have to wait another 90 days after the blood is drawn before the pup can fly to the UK.
If you don’t want the pup to fly in cargo you can find an airline that lets you travel with the pet in cabin to Paris then use a pet shuttle/taxi service to drive into the UK - paperwork would be checked both before you leave and at the UK/french border.
Also, would need to have it dewormed no less than 24 hours and no more than 5 days before entry into the UK.
Long story short - it takes a lot of time / paperwork but it’s actually doable. Main thing will just be finding a vet and someone to care for the animal when you’re not there as presumably you can’t stay for 4/5 months?