Moving to seychelles with pets.

Member since 02 February 2013

JanezedMember02 February 2013 22:36:29

Hi there! My husband and myself are from sydney australia and have accepted 18 month contracts to work in the Seychelles. We are very much looking forward to it. We are planning on bringing our dog with us. We have researched all the formalities and have the procedure for shipping/quarantine/vaccinations under control.

However, upon speaking to others who have recently returned from working there, they have advised us not to travel with a dog. We were told pet dogs are often baited or shot!
I am hoping this is just an exaggeration or one off horror story that often get told through many ears!

Can anyone advise on the views of pet dogs and if it is suitable to bring her.
Do many people have pet dogs?

Thanks!

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Moira HNew member04 February 2013 02:49:04

Hi,
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Janezed Member

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JanezedMember04 February 2013 07:16:37

Thankyou so much! I will definitely do that!

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ChristineViP04 February 2013 12:50:31

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Hi Janezed,

Welcome to Expat.com!

I hope other members will be able to give you some useful information.

Best of luck,
Christine

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Moira HNew member05 February 2013 03:16:34

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CEMoulinie Member

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CEMoulinieMember03 March 2013 10:39:38

Everyone here has dogs but I wouldn't say they are pets as most Seychellois keep them in cages for "security" purposes. It's ok to bring your dog as long as you live in a house with a fence all around and choose carefully where you live, in some areas dogs howl and bark all night. If your dog is used to going for a walk, this also is difficult because of the many strays on the island and nowhere to walk on flat ground it's very hilly. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats, we are going back to the UK soon.

sheikwaz New member

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sheikwazNew member10 March 2013 17:43:14

Hi, are there lots of stray dogs or cats on the streets?

Chris meredith Member

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Chris meredithMember08 October 2014 00:00:19

We are looking to work in the seychelles ,I have a job offer but am looking to take my bullmastiff dog with me from the UK ,can anybody help with best way to do this please.

SvetlanaBG New member

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SvetlanaBGNew member17 September 2016 18:18:13

http://www.pettravel.com/immigration/Seychelles.cfm
Try to check here

Bhavna Team

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BhavnaTeam19 September 2016 07:27:32

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Hi SvetlanaBG,

just to inform you that this thread is inactive since long. It is preferable to post on more recent threads.

Thank you for the information given though.

All the best,
Bhavna

SvetlanaBG New member

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SvetlanaBGNew member19 September 2016 12:01:09

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Hi hi! Thank you for message. Can you show me where I can get a more comprehensive and updated information.
Thank you in advance

Regards
Svetlana

barbiesandiego Member

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barbiesandiegoMember23 September 2016 11:08:52

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Hello,

I am from the US and have been here nearly two months. There are several stray dogs and very few as pets. Being shot is absurd as there are no guns here. If you have not found housing here be advised it will be very difficult to find any that allows pets. I am a dog lover myself. If you have any other questions, I'm happy to help.

Cheers,
Barbara

Maezra New member

Member since 01 November 2016

MaezraNew member01 November 2016 20:37:12

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Hello,
Im moving from the uk to the seychelles with my husband and pet.

I would like to know more information about bringing my dog to the seychelles. I couldnt find much information.

Anything will be a great help.

Move abroad with your pet

Ensure reliable and comfortable transport for your pet.

Maezra New member

Member since 01 November 2016

MaezraNew member01 November 2016 20:38:39

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Hi barbara, im moving with my husband and small chichuahua to the seychelles.

I couldnt find much information about this topic.
Did you move with your pet?