border crossing/pets/paperwork
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Topic: border crossing/pets/paperwork
Posted By: 3DogPod
Subject: border crossing/pets/paperwork
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2013 at 9:32pm
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What a long hibernation this country has had Winter 2012/ Spring 2013 ... To you all on the EAst Coast and Midwest - hope the snow & winds & ice have finally ended :) We've been catching up on posts from the last 4-5 months, and I must say that the BC'ers and those that have traveled north across the border have peaked our interest ... So... a couple of questions for those travelers that have gone before us : does the rpod need to have different or more insurance paperwork because it will be traveling 'international' ... How expensive are the ferries to get across to Vancouver Island... And finally, what kind of health papers do the 3 pups need... Thanks, all L & W
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2013 at 3:07am
Here ya go:Dogs and CatsFor a dog or cat 12 weeks or older, you must have a signed health certificate from a licensed veterinarian clearly describing the animal and declaring that it is healthy and currently vaccinated against rabies. To enter the U.S. the shot must have been given at least a full month before your trip and the certificate should include the expiration date of the shot. If the date is not included, the shot must be refreshed every year for the United States, and every 36 months for Canada. Canada does require the 30 day lead time – the shot qualifies from the moment it is given. So I guess you have to have the above for each pet. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2013 at 1:01pm
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It's been some time since I've taken the ferries to Vancouver Island, so I can't help you with the prices. But you have a few choices on which ferry route you take. The BC ferries leaving just south of Vancouver at Tsawassen is a very enjoyable trip through the channel islands. The views are great and once we were on a ferry that had to be stopped to let a pod of killer whales pass--breath taking! The WSDOT ferry run from Pt. Angeles to Victoria is pretty bland and sometimes a little rough. I got a little seasick once. If you're coming up the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, the Pt. Angeles run is the most logical choice. A third route choice, like Tsawassen, close to the I5 corridor leaves from Anacortes and winds through the San Juan Islands. This is another nice trip. Victoria is a wonderful city to visit, with lots of stuff to see and do. We've only camped at commercial R/V parks in Victoria, and haven't yet done any of the wilderness parks on Vancouver Island. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: 3DogPod
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2013 at 11:31pm
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Woohoo! The pups are going to take a ferry ( haven't decided which one yet, had no idea there were so many choices ) and run on a beach this summer ... Life is good ... Thanks for the info... W
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Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2013 at 11:59am
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Don't forget your own "papers" along with the dogs. You won't be getting back in to the good ole' USA without current passports!
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Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2013 at 4:26pm
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Yes indeed. We do have one controlled boarder... ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2013 at 9:31pm
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You can also get passport cards, which are cheaper.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Zag
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 12:46am
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3DogPod (or anyone). If you have any questions about Vancouver Island I've been a local resident for 20+ years and am happy to answer any questions. If you are okay with dry camping, our provincial camp sites are pretty nice (and affordable) and there is a great site for booking on-line. https://secure.camis.com/Discovercamping/ - https://secure.camis.com/Discovercamping/ My first outing was to China Beach and is an amazing spot with access to some great beaches and hikes. ------------- 2009 RP-152 (Cutie-Pod) 2001 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 6:40pm
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You can find Ferry schedules and fares at bcferrys.ca Check with US border for info on pets. Sometimes they ask other times no. Best to be safe with shots up to date,for pets,not humans,lol Have fun ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |
Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 6:42pm
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Zag, where on van island.. ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |
Posted By: Zag
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 7:04pm
Home for me is Victoria so I have done most of my camping this summer on the South part of the island. I have started a map showing where we have taken her so far. I will post it a little bit later when I am using my laptop. ------------- 2009 RP-152 (Cutie-Pod) 2001 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 7:22pm
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We go to the Port Renfrew area. Four camping places in the area. We are going to Oregon, Nehalem Bay State park,right on the ocean,for a week in Sept. It's so expensive to get off the island. ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |