taking my cat to Florida

[JPKandCAK 0]

How the hell do I take my cat to live in Florida?

I've rang DEFRA and they just linked me to this:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_states.shtml

Which makes no sense to me whatsoever. Can somebody help me please.. ARGHHHHH!!

cheers

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

How the hell do I take my cat to live in Florida?

I've rang DEFRA and they just linked me to this:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_states.shtml

Which makes no sense to me whatsoever. Can somebody help me please.. ARGHHHHH!!

cheers

There's a pinned thread at the top of this forum about bringing pets. Maybe it will help you. You'll have to also see what your airline requires too.

That link of yours has a list of states down the page. Click Florida. Find feline and click the Word document. That link is very broad to cover animals like livestock going from state to state so there's a lot of info that won't apply that you have to wade through.

Here's a copy/paste of Florida

5C-3.009 Dogs or Cats.

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. All dogs or cats imported into Florida, except dogs or cats imported for exhibition purposes only and that will remain in the state less than six (6) months and any service animal or working dog, must be accompanied by an OCVI stating that they are:

(a) Free from signs of any infectious or communicable disease;

(b) Did not originate within an area under quarantine for rabies; and

(c ) Not known to have a history of exposure to a rabies-infected animal prior to importation.

(2) Dogs or Cats for Sale Requirements for Importation. <---(N/A--you're not selling cats)

(a) Each dog or cat imported into Florida must:

1. Be accompanied by an OCVI, and

2. Meet the minimum standards for vaccinations, tests, and anthelmintic treatments, and be eight (8) weeks of age or older as specified in Section 828.29, F.S.

(b) Evidence of Compliance with Section 828.29, F.S., shall accompany the owner or agent having jurisdiction of such dogs or cats imported into Florida or to which ownership is being transferred.

(3) Rabies Vaccination. Dogs or cats, including exhibition dogs or cats or service animals and working dogs, three (3) months of age and older transported into Florida must have a current rabies vaccination.

below(N/A--you're not from a rabies quarantine place I don't think.Ask your vet)

(4) Prior Permission Number. Dogs or cats originating from areas under quarantine for rabies must have a prior permission number from the Division as provided in subsection 5C-3.002(3), F.A.C. The prior permission number must be written on the OCVI.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Found more under general rules. I bolded what I think your vet papers should include.

(1) Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) Required. Animals imported into Florida must be accompanied by an OCVI unless exempted by this rule. The OCVI must be in the possession of the driver of the vehicle or person otherwise in charge of the animals. The OCVI must accompany the animals to their final destinations in Florida.

(a) Information Required. The OCVI must be legible and fully completed by the issuing accredited veterinarian and must include the following:

1. The name and address of the consignor; (your name an address)

2. The name and address of the consignee; (perhaps your fiance's name/address)3. The point of origin and premises identification number, if assigned by state officials in the animal’s state of origin;

4. The point of destination;

5. The date of examination;

6. The number of animals examined; (that would be for a whole herd of cattle, N/A)

7. The official individual identification of each animal, and the name or registered brand or tattoo number;

8. The sex, age, and breed of each identified animal;

9. Test results and herd or state status on certain diseases as specified in this chapter;

10. Prior permission number, if required;

11. A statement by the issuing veterinarian that the animals identified on the OCVI are free of signs of infectious or communicable disease;

[* Kristin * 49]

For letter templates and such, http://www.sherpapetgroup.com/guaranteed_on_board was a great resource for us. They have little forms that you can fill out to show your vet exactly what to write in the letter.

How the hell do I take my cat to live in Florida?

I've rang DEFRA and they just linked me to this:

http://www.aphis.usd...ts_states.shtml

Which makes no sense to me whatsoever. Can somebody help me please.. ARGHHHHH!!

cheers