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Can I bring my pet rabbit into Mexico? |
Travel Info I'm moving to Mexico for a year or two and need to know if I can bring my pet rabbit along. Travel Tips You will need a certificate of health for the pet issued by a certified veterinarian issued within fifteen days of departure. You also need a valid certificate of vaccination showing that your pet has had all its vaccinations within fifteen days of departure. It would be best to call Mexican government offices directly for complete information. Contact the nearest Mexican Consulate in the United States, or the "Direcci贸n General de Inspeccion Fitozoosanitaria" in Mexico City, Tel. 011-52-55-5571-3124 Fax 011-52-55-5784-3231. You can also get useful information from several U.S. agencies, including: U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. U.S.Customs Service. Center for Disease Control. You will also need a vet check the same for return. **If you are flying check with the airline, many only accept dogs and cats. Do not "check" your bun. Get him a small carrier for under the seat. Ask your vet for tips** I would definately contact the embassy. There are currently no approved or required vaccines for rabbits in the US. Having him neutered would be a GREAT IDEA! ***** Thinking the worse, if you can not take your bun with you please do not "turn him loose" He can not survive. Most shelters are "Kill" shelters and are also not equipt to take buns. They are often housed with cats and dogs, which is very scary for them. Here is a list of rabbit rescues by state: http://www.thebunnystore.com/rabbitrescu... And even though you have had your bun for a while, I still want to give you a bunny care guide: http://www.rabbitsanctuary.org/pdf/bunba... Source(s): http://mexico.usembassy.gov/mexico/faqs.... Other Travel Tips well i think u can!! if ur diving u can or if ur flying than u can take it too. If you are moving here for a year or two, you will need a visa. Ask about the rabbit at the Mexican consulate when you apply for a visa. I know you must have current vet health certificate and shot records to bring a dog into Mexico, so I am sure you would need the same for a rabbit. Very interesting that you are bringing a rabbit! I did the same thing about 3 years ago. My question to you.....where are you coming from? To bring an animal to Mexico, you have to meet certain requirements (called HOJA DE REQUISITIOS ZOOSANITARIOS) set by the agriculture department. And it's not as easy as you think to meet them. I brought my rabbit from Honduras to Mexico....and that had never happened in the history of Mexico before...so they did not have the requirements even written yet. By requirements, I mean a current vet bill of health, shots, special information signed and authorized by a vet at home. So, before I came, I contacted Mexico City (I was flying there), got the requirements from this guy named Arturo Villalobos (agriculture department in MX City, 011 55 91 83 10 00) by e-mail (avillalo@yahoo.com). Anyway, even when I got here, they took my rabbit at the airport and put her in quarantine for 3 days. I had to run around Mexico City for 3 days waiting on their signature on these requirements I had to meet. Finally, on day three, I just started crying at the agriculture department, and they let me have her, on the condition that I would bring within 30 days a registered bill of health by a vet working for the agriculture department. I will warn you....if you are willing to spend about $200 and A LOT of time, you can bring your rabbit. YOU MUST CALL AND ASK THEM THE REQUIRMENTS FOR YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE COMING. Once you are here, it's too late to go back and get them. You have to make up your mind...will you stay and fight for her, or will you give up? If you would give up, leave her at home with somebody who will take care of her. Good luck! By the way, the messages above work for cats and dogs entering Mexico. Rabbits are considered rodents here....and they are only passed on special cases. IT IS NOT EASY LIKE THE WRITERS ABOVE ARE DESCRIBING. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE. Yes you can. But you have have to buy it a plane ticket it costs around $50 just put it in a bag, cross the San Diego/Tijuana(I think) border, then simply drive to your home. If you are further into Mexico, simply say that you bought it in Tijuana. |
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