Bringing a parrot

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strongstarNew member27 March 2021 16:20:42

So I am an owner of a Blackheaded Pionites parrot (Pionites melanocephalus) and a Pitbull.
Since they are both family members the only option is to bring them both with me.
DR does not have a breed ban as far as I've found out and as I've learned there are Pitbulls in DR, pretty common breed.
My is a very well behaved dog, obeys alot of commands as I used to be a dog trainer and I do take a big care/am very cautious about surroundings as in don't let him approach other people in case they would be scared of him and so on.
So I would say no big problem about bringing my dog with me.

Other thing is bringing my parrot about which I didn't find alot of information.
My parrot is bought at best and very reputable breeder and breeder is known all over Europe basically in parrot owners circles.
I got all the papers for my parrot and he is also wearing a ring, is marked. I have all the certificates (testings for parrot diseases, that he is bred and not taken from nature, everything possible).

So did anyone successfully bring a parrot when moving to the DR?

Thank you in advance for all the answers and best regards.

plannerDominican Republic Expert27 March 2021 16:32:26

17110

I know a breeder here but no one who has brought their bird with them. I do not know the process. Sorry.

strongstarNew member27 March 2021 16:39:16

Thank you.

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert28 March 2021 19:16:13

1735

I found this on the USDA website. The requirements might be different from Europe, but the contacts here are both DR offices.

An Import Permit is required to bring your pet bird(s) into the Dominican Republic.

For more information or to obtain an import permit, please contact:

Dr. Farailda Troncoso
Direccion General de Ganaderia
Email: faraildat@gmail.com

Ivelisse Figueroa
Departamento de Biodiversidad y Vida Silvestre
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente
Ivelisse.Figueroa@ambiente.gob.do

strongstarNew member29 March 2021 14:07:54

Thank you very much

eline64New member17 July 2022 16:35:22

@strongstar

Hi, I saw your post and I am in the same situation.

Did you find a solution to bring your parrot?

We have an African Grey and read we need a import certificate for our bird. We send several emails but no respond from the institute in Santo Domingo.

Could you may be tell me if you grot your parrot in de DR? And also how did you arrange this?

Greetings,

Eline

sberger50Active member17 July 2022 16:56:10

Years ago I took my parrot to St. Croix and then back to the states. Five years later. Am sure you are going to need a vet certificate and more paperwork for the DR. It is always the fear of New Castle's disease in birds that causes these precautions. I took my bird on the plane in a carrier under the seat. You had better get the procedure from the airlines as well.

eline64New member26 July 2022 14:38:33

@sberger50

It all depends on the DOM ReP. There are several airlines I can bring a parrot. But I need an import permit. And they now say in Santo Domingo it is not allowed from the Netherland. Does anyone know from wich country I can import my parrot to the dom rep?

sberger50Active member26 July 2022 15:44:50

You had better get that info directly from the DR powers to be, and in writing. The tough thing is the airport folks do not know how to handle this odd procedure. It is not an everyday thing! You may also be facing a quarantine time for the parrot. Be prepared for the worst, but it may turn out that no one will ask anything.

plannerDominican Republic Expert26 July 2022 15:47:15

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17110

Its almost impossible to get an import permit for a bird. I asked the DCDR a non profit about this.

eline64New member26 July 2022 17:00:44

#11

@sberger50

I send them an email and this was their reply. So from Holland to Dom Rep…. No. But I don’t want to leave my parrot. She is like my child so my question is, does someone know if there are countries I can fly her to and from there get the import license? It is really really important to me.

And in Santo Domingo they only send this short reply after sending several mails.

eline64New member26 July 2022 17:02:13

#12

@planner

Almost impossible….. so there is a chance? I really don’t know what to do now. Feeling sad…. We are immigrating to DOM and I really don’t want to leave her in The Netherlands

TippjSerial expat26 July 2022 19:14:35

#13

563

Not sure if this will help , but hers a few sites you might want to consider looking at

PetTravel.com

Go PetFriendly.com

BringFido.com

PetsWelcome.com

PetsThatTravel.com

TopDogPetTravel.com

TripsWithpets.com

plannerDominican Republic Expert26 July 2022 20:04:01

#14

17110

I do know others have tried without success. As far as I know the DR does not allow imports from any country. I will ask again.

rfmauroneSerial expat26 July 2022 20:38:58

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@Tippj very kind of you.

TippjSerial expat27 July 2022 13:27:53

#16

563

THe affection one has for the extended family member is worth fighting for … I’ve seen many dogs and cats on the plane coming and going ….

TippjSerial expat28 July 2022 10:03:16

#17

563

@eline64

Maybe if you could provide paperwork saying it’s a service pet and needed for your mental stability…. Then maybe it would be like a prescription

plannerDominican Republic Expert28 July 2022 11:15:51

#18

17110

Doesnt work here that way. The country does not recognize service pets.

I am told the ban on import of birds is to protect the native bird population. Apparently they are at risk.

juandavilabkMember05 October 2022 05:24:30

#19

@planner can you provide me with that info. I am in Santo Domingo, thanks

plannerDominican Republic Expert05 October 2022 10:10:24

#20

17110

Welcome to the forums Juandavilladk. Sorry what info are you asking for?

juandavilabkMember05 October 2022 13:00:56

#21

On macaw breeders in the USA

plannerDominican Republic Expert05 October 2022 17:38:57

#22

17110

I have no idea! This is the DR forum so breeders in the USA? Now you have me confused

LenaemomarMember12 May 2023 13:22:50

#23

Has anyone has any luck ?? I am relocating to DR and have 4 parrots I need to bring with me but can’t find any airline to accept them 😩 I found the requirements and health documents and info on quarantine just no airline to accept them please help

Tripp789Contributor12 May 2023 14:38:37

#24

173

@Lenaemomar

Not trying to be a wise ass, but perhaps this is something you should have researched before deciding to move here?

There is a high probability that they are not going to allow it unless they are birds native to the island.

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert13 May 2023 15:07:48

#25

1735

@Lenaemomar More and more people are having to resort to chartered flights to bring in pets. It's not cheap, but less heartbreaking than having to leave "family" behind.

crabelrambleContributor13 May 2023 16:57:01

#26

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@ddmcghee

Full disclosure, I have absolutely no facts to support my opinion.

That said, if I were thinking of avoiding legal prohibitions against importing birds into the DR by sneaking them into the country on a chartered flight, I'd have a Plan B for if and when the gendarmes come a-calling at the airport.

TippjSerial expat13 May 2023 19:05:46

#27

563

Yeah yer know birds are very prone to diseases. , getting them and transmitting them ( remember the bird flu )and w/all the bird livestock over here I would be very surprised if there wasn’t any major fine of maybe criminal penalties for sneaking them in like ddMcGhee says what is your plan “ B “ … not just this country but all countries are very strict about livestock coming across the borders….

plannerDominican Republic Expert13 May 2023 20:24:05

#28

17110

You cannot bring in birds! It's not allowed.

crabelrambleContributor14 May 2023 13:03:08

#29

108

@planner

Planner has spoken!

My translation of her words is, "You will be in very deep doo-doo if you get caught smuggling in a bird.

plannerDominican Republic Expert14 May 2023 15:43:42

#30

17110

🤣🤣🤣 you made me laugh!!!

This has come up a few times before.

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert16 May 2023 15:12:09

#31

1735

@ddmcghee
Full disclosure, I have absolutely no facts to support my opinion.

That said, if I were thinking of avoiding legal prohibitions against importing birds into the DR by sneaking them into the country on a chartered flight, I'd have a Plan B for if and when the gendarmes come a-calling at the airport.
-@crabelramble

No, no, no! I was certainly NOT advocating trying to sneak birds into the country! Chartering flights is in response to the commercial carriers not transporting birds. It's become much more difficult with dogs and cats as well, which is why people are using charters. I would never risk an animal's life, particularly a family pet, by trying to avoid the rules and regulations the DR has in place to protect the animals already here.

You are obviously not familiar with me or my posts, or you wouldn't have interpreted my post that way - I have complete respect for the laws of my guest country and am one of the biggest proponents of people entering this country legally and not overstaying.

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert16 May 2023 15:15:43

#32

1735

Yeah yer know birds are very prone to diseases. , getting them and transmitting them ( remember the bird flu )and w/all the bird livestock over here I would be very surprised if there wasn’t any major fine of maybe criminal penalties for sneaking them in like ddMcGhee says what is your plan “ B “ … not just this country but all countries are very strict about livestock coming across the borders….
-@Tippj

Please - where did I say anything about sneaking birds into this country? Jeez - the issue is that airlines won't transport birds! That's the issue I'm addressing by suggesting charters, just like people are having to do with dogs and cats, not trying to bypass the law!

plannerDominican Republic Expert16 May 2023 15:19:22

#33

17110

Bottom line birds are prohibited period!

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert16 May 2023 15:24:42

#34

1735

@Lenaemomar You said you had all the info on documents, requirements, and quarantine. Did you confirm that you can legally bring the birds into the country? Your post implied that transportation was your only remaining obstacle.

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Serial expat16 May 2023 15:33:05

#35

333

Had this info from several years back. You may want to revalidate.

An Import Permit is required to bring your pet bird(s) into the Dominican Republic.

For more information or to obtain an import permit, please contact:

Dr. Farailda Troncoso

Direccion General de Ganaderia

Email: faraildat@gmail.com

Ivelisse Figueroa

Departamento de Biodiversidad y Vida Silvestre

Ministerio de Medio Ambiente

Ivelisse.Figueroa@ambiente.gob.do

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