Destination: Adelaide
Taking Pets to Adelaide Australia
Taking Pets to Adelaide Australia
Relocating to Adelaide, Australia, with your beloved pet can be an exciting yet daunting experience. Adelaide, known for its stunning parks, pet-friendly beaches, and welcoming community, is an ideal city for pet owners looking to start a new chapter. However, Australia has some of the strictest biosecurity regulations in the world, designed to protect the country’s unique ecosystem. To ensure a smooth and compliant relocation process, it’s essential to follow the steps carefully.
Step 1: Research and Prepare Early
When planning your move to Adelaide with your pet, early preparation is crucial. Australia’s biosecurity laws are some of the strictest globally, and Adelaide follows these regulations rigorously. It is recommended that you begin the process at least nine months before your planned move to allow ample time to meet all requirements
- Speak to a vet: Consult your veterinarian for advice on the required vaccinations and tests.
- Choose a pet transport service: Working with a professional pet relocation service like PetAir UK can help streamline the process and avoid complications.
Step 2: Understand the Australian Quarantine Requirements
All pets entering Australia, including those headed to Adelaide, must undergo a mandatory quarantine period upon arrival. The quarantine period typically lasts between 10 and 30 days, depending on compliance with regulations.
- If all steps are followed correctly, your pet may only need to stay in quarantine for 10 days.
- Using a professional service like PetAir UK ensures that all documentation is in order, helping to minimize the quarantine period.
Step 3: Vaccination Requirements
Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies and pass a Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT) to enter Australia. Here’s what to expect:
- Rabies vaccination: Ensure your pet is vaccinated against rabies at least 3-4 weeks before the RNATT.
- RNATT: After the vaccination, your pet must undergo the RNATT to confirm they have developed sufficient antibodies against rabies. Pets cannot enter Australia until 180 days after the lab receives the blood sample and the results are satisfactory.
Once your pet has passed their RNATT, it’s important to begin coordinating the next steps to ensure everything proceeds smoothly. This is where contacting us at PetAir UK can make a big difference in guiding you and your vet through the process.
Step 4: Identification Check for 10-Day Quarantine Eligibility
From 4 November 2024, pets will need to undergo an identity check to be eligible for the shorter 10-day quarantine period.
- The identity verification must occur before blood sampling for the RNATT. If the RNATT is conducted prior to the ID check, it will become invalid, and the 180-day waiting period will restart once the new blood sample is received by the testing lab.
- The ID check is a complex process that requires two OV66-authorized veterinarians to complete. If done correctly, your pet will be eligible for the 10-day quarantine.
The earliest date a pet can be exported to Australia under the new identity check system will be 3 May 2025. PetAir UK can help you navigate this process to ensure your pet is eligible for the shorter quarantine period.
Step 5: Booking Quarantine Accommodation
Since there is only one central quarantine facility in Australia, located in Melbourne, spaces can fill up quickly. Once your pet’s import permit has been issued, PetAir UK will help you book their quarantine stay to secure your ideal date.
- Quarantine booking should be done as early as possible after receiving the import permit to avoid delays in your pet’s relocation.
Step 6: Veterinary Treatments & Additional Blood Tests
Australia has strict veterinary and testing requirements to protect its ecosystem. Prior to your pet’s departure, they will need to undergo additional veterinary treatments and blood tests to meet import regulations.
- PetAir UK will work with your chosen veterinary practice to ensure all required tests and treatments are completed according to the Australian government’s import standards.
- We can also include your vet’s costs in our service package, so you won’t have to worry about additional fees at your vet appointments.
Step 7: Arrival in Australia
Upon arrival at Melbourne airport, your pet will be met by the Mickleham Quarantine Facility staff. The following steps will take place:
- Clearance procedures: After landing, your pet will go through biosecurity clearance before being transferred to the quarantine facility.
- Monitoring: While in quarantine, your pet’s health and well-being will be closely monitored by the facility’s staff to ensure compliance with Australia’s biosecurity requirements.
- Updates: You will receive regular updates on your pet’s condition during their stay.
If any health issues arise, they will be addressed promptly by the quarantine staff, and you will be informed immediately.
Step 8: Arranging Transportation from Quarantine to Adelaide
Once your pet has completed the quarantine period, you will need to arrange for their onward transportation to Adelaide. PetAir UK works with a trusted agent in Australia to organize this final leg of the journey.
- Pets will be collected early on their release day and placed on the soonest available flight to Adelaide, allowing you to reunite with them as quickly as possible.
Step 9: Enjoy Life with Your Pet in Adelaide!
Once your pet has safely arrived in Adelaide, it’s time to start enjoying life in your new city together. Adelaide offers a range of pet-friendly parks, beaches, and activities that make it a great place for pets and their owners.
By following these steps and working with PetAir UK, you can ensure that your pet’s relocation to Adelaide is as smooth and stress-free as possible. The process may be complex, but with early planning and the right support, you’ll soon be enjoying your new life in Australia with your beloved pet by your side.
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Elvis, Oscar, Princess and Zion to Australia
“Hi Everyone
This is just to send you all a BIG thank you for your help, service, patience and understanding with the move of our four cats to Australia. The service you provided was excellent. Moving country can be so stressful but Catherine especially I knew I could contact you with any concerns or worries with the cats’ move and you would reply straight away with reassurance! From the time I received a quote to even the driver Kevin collecting the cats, I felt that your service was first rate.
Lenny, thank you for sending your updates once the cats arrived in Melbourne. The video was such a lovely touch and was so reassuring.
The cats have settled in well. Princess is still a little nervous (she is a nervous cat anyway) but the others seem fine and are all adjusting well!
Some pics are attached 🙂
Thank you again.
Take care
Cxxxxx Dxxxxxx”
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Sansa to Australia – August 2019
Everything went very well with Sansa’s relocation to Australia… in fact, so much better than I expected. She is quite a sensitive little thing, but she has settled into her new Aussie home really quickly. Thanks so much for looking after her and making the whole procedure far less stressful than it could have been. Thanks again!
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Nigel the cat flew to Tasmania
Hi Lenny and Catherine
Nigel is home, safe and sound. He’s explored every room of his new home, steadfastly ignored all his new toys, eaten far more treats than strictly necessary, and is now cuddled up by my feet on the sofa looking very contented and happy.
A huge thank you to both of you and everyone else involved in getting him safely here. You’ve obviously looked after him very well, and it’s wonderful to have him back. We missed him so much!
We really appreciate everything you’ve done. If we ever hear of someone wanting to bring their pet over from the UK, we will keep recommending you relentlessly until they give in!
Thanks again,
Lxxxx and family.
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Jett flew to Australia June 2023
Oh how happy we are!!
Thankyou Pet Air UK for an amazing service getting our 10 year old Goldie from The UK back to his homeland Australia. Special mentions to Alfie and Kim for keeping us updated when transporting him and to Ali who set us up at the start and for answering my millions of questions and last but definitely not least to Emma our wonderful Export Consultant for her time, patience and expertise, she also answered my millions of questions with promptness and professionalism and kindness. We have loved being kept informed of Jetts whereabouts along the way, everything was clear and concise and the photos you get really do make a difference. We were thankful to know that Jett was healthy and calm during his travels! First class service! Our advice for anyone wanting to transport their pet is – plan early, ask all the questions and definitely choose Pet Air UK!”
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Pip to Australia
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything in getting Pip to Melbourne! She’s been home a week and a half now and is doing great! I think she likes Aussie life and is enjoying beach walks and the sunshine!
Pip was much better in herself than expected when I picked her up from the Australian quarantine, the facility seemed well organised and the staff were very nice. Thank you again for making the process so much easier for all of us – our family is now complete!
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Shah and Gus at Perth
Shah & Gus arrived safe and well. They have settled in very quickly.
It was very emotional collecting them at the Airport. Thanks to all at PetAir for taking care of my fur babies.
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Sonny, Floss and Mylo went to Cairns, Australia
I just wanted to let you know that sonny floss and Mylo have all arrived safely and are with dad in cairns enjoying their new home! I wanted to thank you for your great efforts in helping us to move our fur babies to Australia, I have had nothing but absolute confidence in you and your company and in making it a smooth transition for myself and my husband and our adored pets, your driver was extremely professional and certainly made me feel like he loved my animals as much I do and he was brilliant in what was an extremely emotional time for me, you are both a huge credit to your company and I feel so happy that we used you to take care of everything.
Thank you again, I wish you all the best and would 100% recommend you to anyone thinking of moving their pets overseas.
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Teddy to Australia
“Hi Linsey, Many thanks for your message and bringing teddy to us safely. He is doing well and getting use to his new life down under! I attach a couple of pics from his day he arrived where he is smiling!:
Many thanks, Mxxxxx & Ted”
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Dotty to Australia
“Dear Catherine and Linsey,
Just wanted to say thank you for your help in arranging Dotty’s travel arrangements to Australia. All went smoothly and she is settling really well. Here we are on Brighton beach Adelaide at the weekend. Doggy paradise.
Best wishes
Dxxxxx”
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Pippi the dog flew to Australia
Hi Rachel, Just wanted to let you know that we collected Pippi from quarantine this morning and she’s settling into her new home down under quite nicely.
She’s lost quite a lot of weight in quarantine, but generally she’s in great shape.
Thank you and everybody at Pet Air for everything – this was a long project for me: my initial enquiry with you was at the end of 2014, and at times I didn’t think it was ever going to happen…but here she is! You and your team made the whole thing very straight forward for me, and I’m very, very grateful.
Kind regards, Sxxxx
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Bert In Melbourne
“Dear Linsey and Catherine,
Sorry for the delay in replying and can I just say a massive massive THANK YOU for all your help with Bert, you were brilliant with our last minute issues, reassuring, calm and everything else.
We collected Bert last weekend and apart from being very pleased to see us and a tad skinny he is full of beans.
I’ve attached a couple of photos, feel free to use them anywhere you like (I apologise for appearing in one of them!).
If you ever want to put a client in touch with somebody as a testimonial then please do not hesitate.
All the very best,
Cxxxx and Nxxxxx”
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Finally, Athena made it over to Brisbane, Australia!
Hi Catherine,
Just to let you know I collected Athena from BNE yesterday for a very happy reunion.
I’m not sure which of us was more excited! Actually, my Dad wins – hands down ! He’s already calling Athena “my dog” and after only 3 hours together the pair of them are inseparable.
Thank you for all your help. I can’t imagine even trying to organise all this by myself. Fantastic service!
Warm Regards,
Drew, Roz and Athena
Oh….And Jim!
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Amber is loving Sydney life!
Thank you so much for everything Pet Air did for us. We are so very appreciative of everything you did, both for us and for Amber. It took all the stress and worry out having you guide us the whole way through the process and we knew Amber was in safe hands. I would also be happy to recommend you to anyone who wanted to move their pet 🙂
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Laika and Skip flew to Melbourne, Australia
I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help in getting my babies safely to Melbourne. I was very happy with the service and never felt a bother when I asked a thousand questions about the process. I really appreciate all the reassurance and understanding you provided, as this helped keep my anxieties at bay. I was so impressed by how easily you were able to sort and rearrange our travel arrangements when I became ill after having my baby. It couldn’t have been easier or more stress free on my part. I picked up Laika and Skip from quarantine expecting them to be skinny and shaking with stress, but they were the happy healthy pups I left in the UK. They have settled into life here so easily and I am so glad we were able to bring them along. Thank you Catherine and thank you to everyone at PetAir UK, I would definitely recommend you to anyone!!
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Bramble flew to Australia – September 2020
Well, that’s him arrived!
We picked him up this morning – only wrinkle was that the crate still did not fit the car but we can sort that out.
I will get the final bill from the Quarantine folk paid and it only remains for me to say a huge thank you to you and all of your colleagues along the way for getting Bramble here in challenging times and for steering me in the correct direction and mopping my anxious doggy-parent brow on more than one occasion!
Bramble is trying to follow everyone around as he gets used to his new surrounding and his Australian “pack” but I am sure as the days go by he will get settled!
Thanks for everything
Colvin