Requirements for Shipping Dogs in Australia

1.) PROPER SIZE KENNEL (Approved by Air Lines) K11 small size!
Transport Box. For small Dogs (Silky Terriers)
Cost Approx: $ AUD 55.00

ANIMALS MUST HAVE ROOM TO STAND UP AND TURN AROUND.
UNDERSIZED KENNELS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.
WHEN IN DOUBT USE LARGER KENNEL FOOD AND WATER CUPS
ADDRESS LABEL ALL KENNELS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SHIPPER’S
NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. ALSO CONSIGNEE'S
NAME^, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.

Subject to the exceptions below, for a pet pack to be considered part of your baggage:

You must be holding a confirmed reservation;
You must lodge your baggage at the passenger terminal at least sixty (60) minutes prior to departure; and
The pet pack must conform to the standards listed below.

Only small and medium sized pet packs qualify as part of your free baggage allowance.
All other pet packs must be lodged directly with a freight company at the freight terminal and will incur a fee.
Qantas recommends Australian air Express.

You will be required to pay excess baggage charges if your baggage, including your pet pack, exceeds the free baggage allowance.
There is a limit of two (2) pet packs (no larger than the medium pet pack) per passenger, subject to normal baggage allowances. Additional pet packs will be sent as airfreight and you will be required to pay the applicable freight charges.

Pet Pack Sizes

It is advisable to ensure that the container will meet these requirements prior to the day of travel.
Small (equivalent to one unit of baggage)

Made of plastic material with absorbent mat and suitable for cats and small dogs up to small terrier size.
Size: 56cm in length / 30cm wide / 38cm in height
Maximum weight (including pet) : 15 kg

Medium (equivalent to two units of baggage)

Made of polypropylene material with absorbent mat and suitable for dogs up to cocker spaniel size.
Size: 66cm in length / 40cm wide / 52cm in height

Maximum weight (including pet) : 20 kg

Quarantine Requirements

Quarantine regulations apply for international destinations and for Tasmania, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island,
and Thursday Island. Qantas Telephone Sales and other freight offices will provide general information on the carriage of birds,
cats and dogs. For specific information, contact the applicable state or country quarantine office.

The above information is intended as a guide only. Please check details with Telephone Sales
prior to departure. Qantas Centre ; Phone: +61 (2) 9691 3636
203 Coward Street
Mascot NSW 2020

Outsight Australia:
2.)
PROPER SIZE KENNEL (Approved by Air Lines)

ANIMALS MUST HAVE ROOM TO STAND UP AND TURN AROUND.
UNDERSIZED KENNELS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.
WHEN IN DOUBT USE LARGER KENNEL FOOD AND WATER CUPS
ALL KENNELS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE FOOD AND ONE WATER
CUP DUAL CUPS ARE ACCEPTABLE CUPS MUST BE SECURELY
FASTENED TO KENNELS. SNAP ON CUPS HAVE A TENDENCY TO
COME OFF AND MAY CAUSE SHIPMENTS TO BE TURNED DOWN
By AIRLINES ADDRESS LABEL
ALL KENNELS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SHIPPER’S
NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. ALSO CONSIGNEE'S
NAME^, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. LIVE ANIMAL LABELS
ALL KENNELS REQUIRE A LIVE ANIMAL LABEL ON TOP OF
KENNEL. AND A LIVE ANIMAL LABEL WITH ARROWS POINTING
UP ON THE BACK OR SIDE OF KENNEL. LAST TIME FEED AND WATERED
ALL KENNELS MUST BE MARKED WITH THE LAST TIME AND
DATE THE ANIMALS WERE FED AND WATERED. HEALTH CERTIFICATE
ALL SHIPMENTS REQUIRE TWO COPIES OF A HEALTH
CERTIFICATE THAT IS NO MORE THAN 48. HOURS OLD.
AS IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF AQIS TO ISSUE PERMIT TO EXIT
AUSTRALIA. ONE COPY MUST BE ATTACHED TO AIR BILL.
AND ONE COPY ATTACHED TO THE KENNEL.
ACCLIMATION STATEMENT IF TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE 85F
(35c) OR BELOW 45F (5c) DEGREES ANYWHERE ALONG THE ROUTE
OF YOUR SHIPMENT YOU MUST HAVE AN ACCLIMATION STATEMENT
FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN. WHEN BELOW 45 THE ACCLIMATION
STATEMENT MUST STATE THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE THE ANIMAL
IS ACCLIMATED TO.

International

International travel involves much more than interstate travel.
Each country has its own rules and regulations.
Many countries have a quarantine period. Check with the embassy
or consulate of the country of your destination for details.
Check with the embassy or consulate of the country of your destination for details.
All pets must be contained in a pet pack on arrival at the passenger terminal. Pets on leads are not permitted.

If you need any help contact:

Mary Jefferson
Queensland Australia
Ph/Fax:07 - 3803 3320
Mobile:0419 024 407
Email: allanimaltrans@primusonline.com.au

http://www.allanimaltransport.com.au/

Highly Recommended by Vets, Airlines,
Breeders: Ausilk Silky Terrier Kennels and most of all PETS !

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