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Bringing your dog to England

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  • 16-06-2009 8:53pm
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    funlovintapir
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    I want to bring my puppy to England in August. I could bring him over in the car through Wales, but would ideally prefer not to drive. Does anyone know of a way I could bring a puppy into the UK without a car? I hear Aer Lingus doesnt carry animals to anywhere in Europe anymore which is annoying and a shame.


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    star-pants
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    Might you be able to take your pup on the ferry?
    I was having a bit of a google so far all I have is http://www.aferry.ie/helpandinfo/AFRYfaq.asp
    or http://www.stenaline.ie/ferry/faqs/ check out the pet FAQ


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    andreac
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    I think you have to go by car by ferry, im nearly sure you cannot take a dog on the boat as a foot passenger.


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    star-pants
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    In the FAQ it says about not wanting to leave your dog in the car, and there's an option for a kennel?


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    andreac
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    Yeah thats if you dont wanna leave the dog in the car though. Im nearly sure you cant just walk on with a dog as foot passenger.


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    looserock
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    It may be different for each individual ferry but i have brought dog as a foot passenger several times.

    If you have a very small dog or a pup in its own cage or carrier you can leave it in the luggage area which is more secure.


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    getz
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    i bring my dog over by ferry every year ,the only dog that can go as foot passenger in a dog for the blind ect,you have to leave your dog on the car deck ,either in the kennels on the boat, or in your car,you cannot visit your dog during the trip, this is the same for all the ferry companies to ireland,if you dont want to leave your dog for too long ,go by the fast ferry


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    wibblebee
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    Contact the ferry company e.g. irish ferries or stenaline. If you explain your circumstances that you arent travelling by car and as foot passenger and willing to put your dog in a kennel then they will get back to you. All ferries leave from Dublin Port to Holyhead.
    I have seen several foot passengers take their dog and leave in kennels. I was one with snakes and my snakes were placed into the kennels. Irish ferries have kennels inside the boat which as said previously you are not allowed to the kennel area when the ferry is moving. €5 for the key to the kennel and its refundable after end of trip.
    Aslong as the ferry company are full aware of a dog travelling with them then it should be ok. Best to contact them NOW.
    Hope this helps.


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    funlovintapir
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭funlovintapir


    wibblebee wrote: »
    Contact the ferry company e.g. irish ferries or stenaline. If you explain your circumstances that you arent travelling by car and as foot passenger and willing to put your dog in a kennel then they will get back to you. All ferries leave from Dublin Port to Holyhead.
    I have seen several foot passengers take their dog and leave in kennels. I was one with snakes and my snakes were placed into the kennels. Irish ferries have kennels inside the boat which as said previously you are not allowed to the kennel area when the ferry is moving. €5 for the key to the kennel and its refundable after end of trip.
    Aslong as the ferry company are full aware of a dog travelling with them then it should be ok. Best to contact them NOW.
    Hope this helps.

    thanks for that. just wondering, when did you travel with your snakes? the rules might have changed since then.


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    funlovintapir
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    looserock wrote: »
    It may be different for each individual ferry but i have brought dog as a foot passenger several times.

    If you have a very small dog or a pup in its own cage or carrier you can leave it in the luggage area which is more secure.

    thanks looserock. what ferry did you go on and when did you last travel as a foot passenger with your dog?


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    iseethelight
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    British Midland from Dublin. Aer arann from elsewhere.


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    looserock
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    funlovintapir wrote: »
    thanks looserock. what ferry did you go on and when did you last travel as a foot passenger with your dog?

    It was stena, rosslare to fishguard about a year ago.


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    mymo
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    Aer arrann do take dogs, also it's no problem on the ferries just tell them when booking. You can also bring dogs on the Train in the UK, call the train company before booking as some have one carriage for people with pets.
    Enjoy your hols.:)


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    wibblebee
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    funlovintapir wrote: »
    thanks for that. just wondering, when did you travel with your snakes? the rules might have changed since then.

    TRAVELLED WITH IRISH FERRIES IN APRIL THIS YEAR. CONTACT THEM NOW AND WHEN BOOKING AND ALSO TELL THEM WHEN CHECKING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, HOME AND IN HOLYHEAD


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