How safe it is for a dog to go through Johannesburg Airport customs?
Need to ship pure breed dog from US to Johannesburg, SA. I've heard a lot about high level of luggage theft at Johannesburg airport. Does this also apply to animals being transported? If so, is there anything I can do to reduce the risk?
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As a vet tech, I would suggest going through a professional animal transport company, I would not check the dog and have the airline handle it. I have heard a lot of stories of dogs dying in transit or being mistreated. As for the airport it's self I don't know, but if it is a good company they should ensure safe handling of the dog.
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So are dogs allowed in airports? No \u2013 for the most part, passengers cannot bring their dogs, leashed or unleashed, into the terminal (unless it's a service animal that the person needs and that's lawfully can be inside the building).Can I fly with my dog to South Africa?
Dogs and cats can only enter South Africa as manifest cargo (with an airway bill). Pet owners can't bring their pets to South Africa as excess luggage or in cabin. Dogs that need to be quarantined can only enter South Africa through OR Tambo (Johannesburg) or Cape Town international airports.Is there quarantine for dogs in South Africa?
These puppies/kittens must be vaccinated for rabies after arrival in South Africa at 3 months of age and proof of the vaccination must be presented to the South African Veterinary Authorities. Quarantine of 14 days will be imposed on some dogs, depending on the country of origin of the dog.Can you cross the border with a pet?
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