Taking cat to Southern France

CapedCrusader

Hi all,

We're contemplating an extended visit to Southern France and would like to take Fur Ball.

So far, the best we can come up with is taking the Ferry - but that involves a marathon ferry trip and a marathon drive at the other end that neither the wife, cat or kids are up for.

None of the airlines appear to take pets... except Air France, but they don't fly out of Dublin (they codeshare with Citijet, who don't take pets).

Anyone have any suggestions?

Many thanks in advance

Speak Now

Tough one! Is it a nervous cat? what age? Which would be more stressful the journey or a month or whatever in the local kennels?

BarryM

I understand the problem. I've seen people hide them but the security in airports means you've no hope. On the ferries I know a number of people who just keep them on the floor in the back.... ....NOT recommended.

Have you thought of the risks and the options for covering them? Officially you need a passport from a vet for the moggy. He/she can get rabies and other things.

If your going to be travelling about what will you do with him/her?

CapedCrusader

Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

Tough one! Is it a nervous cat? what age? Which would be more stressful the journey or a month or whatever in the local kennels?

Not too nervous...

Taking the cat is a must... apparrently :-)

CapedCrusader

BarryM wrote: »

I understand the problem. I've seen people hide them but the security in airports means you've no hope. On the ferries I know a number of people who just keep them on the floor in the back.... ....NOT recommended.

Have you thought of the risks and the options for covering them? Officially you need a passport from a vet for the moggy. He/she can get rabies and other things.

If your going to be travelling about what will you do with him/her?

Fur Ball has her flippin passport (man, the cost! :-) )

Why is it not recommended keeping cat on the floor in the back?

BarryM

CapedCrusader wrote: »

Fur Ball has her flippin passport (man, the cost! :-) )

Why is it not recommended keeping cat on the floor in the back?

Sorry, it was in the context of not declaring you had one.... my misinterpretation of your situation.

If you have a passport then you need to show it when entering/leaving. Yes, it costs. You used to have to have a check before leaving France and re-entering Uk, not sure about Ireland, for bugs picked up abroad. I think it was dropped, but don't take my word....

Looks like your only option is the ferry. Do the Cork - Roscoff one, nice boat. Take your time driving down France, lots to see, the S gets very crowded in the high season. Visit the bridge at Millau, a wonder of the world, IMO.

Bon voyage.

CapedCrusader

BarryM wrote: »

Sorry, it was in the context of not declaring you had one.... my misinterpretation of your situation.

If you have a passport then you need to show it when entering/leaving. Yes, it costs. You used to have to have a check before leaving France and re-entering Uk, not sure about Ireland, for bugs picked up abroad. I think it was dropped, but don't take my word....

Looks like your only option is the ferry. Do the Cork - Roscoff one, nice boat. Take your time driving down France, lots to see, the S gets very crowded in the high season. Visit the bridge at Millau, a wonder of the world, IMO.

Bon voyage.

Thanks Barry, appreciate that!

metrovelvet

You should look into what quarinteens its kept in and for how long upon arrival. I know they do this in the US for months.

Miss Lockhart

There is no quarantine for pets travelling between EU countries once they have their passport requirements in order.

flikflak

Your only option is the ferry I`m afraid. There is no other way but driving through France is a doddle. Good motorways with plenty of places to stop and grab a coffee and a leg stretch.

wodj

I hear that Aerlingus carry animals or at least used to.

Aerarrann definitely used to.... they fly into Lorient so you could drive down.

If you want a place to stay with the wife and the cat, check out http://www.bestoffrance.ie I've a lovely apartment in the south of france perfect for humans and felines alike :-)

olaola

Iberia allow pets in the cabin. Sure if you flew to Barcelona, it's not too far to south of France.

http://www.iberia.com/OneToOne/v3/program.do?prgOid=536881053&tabId=header_1&menuId=03250000000000&language=en&country=IE&market=IE&IS_ANONYMOUS=true#ancla2