European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 10, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse P Secretary of state. Tied states of 4nierica a i � a ftr/tf7lia thereby reverts All whom it to permit tse citizen National of the United states named herein to pass j i to Drance and in Cue of. Need to of j w bout delay or Indranee and to a v a v ,.-r A ,-." /. We. A v �.,.y.v-. F. .vi-?.\v?. ". ,. -.,. A j Ai j v 7 Ese Crita red eat v,1-"/ " v1a lots etts Unis Dame Rutte. I ,., ,., v it tit it Fri h istitttlaireditprtsentpasseport.l,.- it. Kitred otatc8 of America by Mary Neth staff writer on t Tell me dogs can t smile. I had one who positively grinned whenever she was included in a family vacation. She usually was. She even made it to the top of notre Dame carried in Paris. She loved to travel. She was never unhappy when seated in the Back of a car. Capt. Ray Mobley commander of the army s 48th medical Del in Heidelberg West Germany said Veteran travellers Aren t unusual among the american dog contingent in Europe. When school vacation time arrives a lot of pooches take to the Road with their families. Such travel can be fun. It also takes some Basic planning said Mobley. Mobley oversees the animal disease prevention and control facility at the Patrick Henry Village military housing area in Heidelberg. This is where three times a week an average of 60 patients dogs cats rabbits fish Birds Guinea pigs Are brought for medical care. It also is where health and rabies certificates Are issued. If you Are planning to Cross Borders with fido or Blackie these certificates Are their passports. Most military communities have Small animal clinics similar to the one in Heidelberg that provide the certificates. They also can be obtained from european veterinarians. Once the passport is in order it s time to get Down to nitty Gritty issues prevention of illness arrangements for food and water and along the Way exercise. It is usually the family dog that goes along on vacation but cats and other Small animals also Are part of the Mobile american overseas Community. In the Heidelberg area Mobley estimates that 75 percent of the families have some sort of pet. As to travelling and crossing Borders with them he said no better advice can be offered than by the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Following Are some Asp tips on pet car travel that Mobley feels Are particularly important. First never leave a pet alone in a parked car. In warm weather says Mobley the heat in a closed Auto can easily reach More than 120 degrees in a matter of minutes. When travelling keep the windows rolled Down several inches or use the air conditioning. If your pet suffers from severe motion sickness ask your veterinarian to prescribe a motion sickness Pill or sedative. Never give Tranquili Zers without your veterinarian s approval. Bring a pet Carrier if travelling with a cat or other Small animal. Let him become accustomed to the Carrier before the Start of the trip. Take along the pet s food and water bowls Blanket and bedding and some familiar toys. They la add a touch of Home. Don t let your pet jump around in the car. He should sit or lie quietly and not annoy the Driver. Don t feed an animal for several hours before a trip. Bring along a canteen of fresh Cool water and Stop frequently to let him drink. Give your pet frequent rest stops. Pick up the waste and dispose of it a trash Container says Mobley. In this Community we have special places to take dogs to relieve themselves and we stress that they should not be allowed to do so where children bring a full litter pan if you re travelling with a cat. Carry the pan and litter inside a plastic garbage bag. While on the Road keep your pet with you not alone inside a camper or trailer or in the Back of a pick up truck. This Way you can easily Tell when he s hungry thirsty hot or tired. Make sure that your pet wears a comfortable Collar with Complete identification his name and yours address and phone number. You la be pleasantly surprised at the reception dogs receive in Europe. They Are not banned from All hotels and restaurants As they generally Are in the United states. Mobley said that unlike their parents the younger generation of germans does not like to see dogs in restaurants and some restaurants Post signs Banning pets. However you will still find Many others that do allow you to bring in a dog. The owners of course will expect your pet to sit quietly under the table. If you plan to take a pet by train bus or ship Check ahead As to their policy on animals. In the United states for example Amtrak has a strict no pet policy. If you Are planning on travelling by plane Contact the airline Well in Advance to Check regulations and services and to make reservations. Mobley said people have had to cancel flights because they failed to get a reservation for a pet. Often too they fail to Start looking for a shipping Container soon enough. Then they Are Apt to discover cafes does not have the size they need and it has to be ordered or rented somewhere else Mobley said. In buying or renting a shipping Container look for one that is Well constructed of reinforced unpainted Wood Wood and Metal or reinforced plastic. It should be equipped with a leak proof Bottom. The door should have a positive lock such As a hasp with a harness snap. The crate should be Large enough so that the animal can stand turn arond easily and lie Down. There also should be Good Cross ventilation. Allow your pet to get accustomed to the shipping Container a few Days before departure so that he will be comfortable in it. Use the crate As a bed or feed the animal in it for several Days before leaving. A bedding of shredded paper a favorite toy and a Small article of clothing with your scent will make the trip More pleasant for your pet. Shipping containers should be marked live attach labels with Staples or Strong glue clearly indicating your name address destination the animal s name and destination and the name and address of the person to whom the animal is being sent. Indicate the Correct position of the shipping Container by using arrows to show the upright position. Note whether your pet is Friendly with strangers. If the flight is to be a Long one place a Supply of dry food in a cloth bag and attach it to the outside of the crate. Include a water dish so that the airline attendants can feed and water the animal without harm. Do not put water in the dish prior to departure because it May spill and Dampen the whole crate. Feed your pet a Light meal at least six hours before departure. Do not give him water within two hours of the flight except in extremely hot weather. Ask in Advance about other cargo on the flight. Fumes from dry ice for instance can be lethal. If possible plan your trip so that your pet does not arrive on a weekend a Holiday or during off hours. Try to schedule the flight so that there Are a minimum of stops and transfers. Arrange evening flights during the hot summer months. Pick him up promptly upon arrival. Don t take a leashed pet on an escalator. Planning to take a grand travel tour with your pet while in Europe Here s a rundown of what different countries require before allowing foreign dogs or cats to legally Cross their Borders. First of All forget any Short pet accompanied vacation trips to Norway Sweden Finland great Britain Ireland or Malta. All Are considered rabies free countries and demand quarantines from four to six months at the owner s expense for animals coming from countries not considered rabies free. Travelling to other countries fortunately is not such a problem. Following Are the general requirements. You should Contact a consulate if you have questions or wish to bring other animals or Birds across a Border. Tria a health certificate in German or translated into German issued by a veterinarian on his own stationery and stating the name and address of owner the health and full identification of the animal plus information As to Type and time of vaccination against rabies Lyssa not fewer than 30 Days and not More than one year prior to arrival. Belgium a health certificate in dutch English French or German legalized by the veterinary service in the country of origin. The certificate must provide a Complete description of the animal the name of the owner and the address of the destination plus information about Type and time of rabies vaccination. If any requirement has not been observed the animal will be vaccinated on arrival. The same rules apply for Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Bulgaria a combined health and rabies inoculation certificate legalized by the veterinarian of the country of origin. The certificate must have been issued at least one month but not More than 12 months for cats six months before. Cyprus All animals must be accompanied by an import permit obtained from the director of veterinary services Nicosia Cyprus. Dogs and cats Are subject to a quarantine of up to six months. The owner must Bear the Cost. Denmark cats and dogs who have come directly from Australia the Faeroe islands Finland Iceland Japan new zealand Norway Sweden and the United kingdom need no veterinary certificates. Animals from All other countries must have a health certificate stating that a rabies vaccination has been administered Between one and 12 months ago. Finland dogs and cats must undergo a four month quarantine in a Kennel approved by the veterinary department of the finnish ministry of agriculture. France animals under three months of age can not be brought into the country. Dogs be Ween three months and one year must have a health certificate from their place of origin dated not earlier then five Days before the Start of the journey. They must have rabies distemper and virus hepatitis vaccination certificates. Cats Between three months and a year need rabies and typhus or Vanleu Popenia vaccination certificates. Cats and dogs older than a year need Only a rabies vaccination certificate. West Germany dogs and cats must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian at the Point of origin and written in German or accompanied by an official translation. The certificate should identify the animal by name species sex age and color and state the Date of examination that the animal was found free of epidemic or suspected disease and that no Case of rabies has been recorded within a radius of 13 Miles during the past three months. The Validity of the health certificate is limited to 10 Days for dogs and cats imported from a european country and to 20 Days for those coming from a non european country. Rabbits and hares Are prohibited. Is Cece cats and dogs require health and rabies inoculation certificates issued by a veterinary authority in the country of origin stating that the rabies inoculation took place not More than 12 months for cats six months and not less than six Days prior to arrival. Hts no airy cats and dogs require a health certificate legalized by the veterinary service in the country or origin issued at least two weeks in Advance and stating that the animal has been examined and there is no objection to the animal travelling that there has been no Case of rabies within 20 Kilometres of the Point of origin and within 90 Days prior to departure and that the animal has received vaccinations against rabies and distemper. Italy a veterinary certificate is needed. The animal must have been vaccinated against rabies Between 20 Days and 1 1 months before entry into Italy. It must list the Breed age sex and color of the pet and the name and address of the owner. The certificate is valid for 30 Days. A dog must be on Leash at All times when in Public. Belgium. Pets Are allowed. Need a vaccination against rabies More than one month and less than six months before entry or a health certificate not More than three Days before departure stating that the animal comes from a country that has been free of rabies for at least three years and has lived for at least six months or since birth in said country. Netherlands see Belgium. Norway cats and dogs from Australia England Finland new zealand and Sweden must be accompanied by a veterinary Good health certificate not older than six weeks from the Date of Issue. S and dogs from Australia England Finland new zealand and Sweden must be accompanied by a veterinary Good health certificate not older than six weeks from the Date of Issue. Pets coming from other countries must have additional paperwork and Are put into quarantine at the owner s expense for four months. Poland dogs need health and rabies inoculation certificates issued Between one month and twelve months for cats six months before transportation. 8 Pahi cats and dogs older than three months require a combined health and rabies inoculation certificate issued Between one month and one year before transportation. The certificate must be Vised by the Spanish consulate. There is a Small fee. All animals Are subject to examination by the customs officer. Clearance of animals May be delayed after working hours and on weekends. Sweden Here again there is a quarantine of four months with the owner paying the Cost for animals from countries that Are not rabies free. S Withes fats d cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate stating that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies Between 30 Days and one year prior to the pet s arrival. The certificate must be in German French italian or English. It should state the owner s name the animal s name Breed sex age and color. The Type of Date and Type of vaccination plus name of its manufacture and serial number should be included. Page 14 the stars and stripes sunday july 10,1988 the stars and stripes Page 15
