Southbeacher
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Now THAT'S a first! I can't imagine why my having a Mexican residence / permenante or whatever would convince them that my dogs are any healthier or up to date on inoculation than other dogs.
Animal Certificates of Health at Border
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playaperro
El Pirata
Works for me.
Southbeacher
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Well I guess it won't hurt to give it a try next time (with "Plan B" documentation in back pocket).
Andrea
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Thank you! I will certainly do that because we bought a house and will soon be closing and getting the utilities in our name.
Wood Spinner
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I take photocopies of the vet certificate and photos of the dog. When I get stopped I open the window as the officer approaches and hold the papers out the window.
They generaly laugh, look at the papers and send us on our way.
They generaly laugh, look at the papers and send us on our way.
Gemelo Malvado
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I took both dogs to vet before leaving to Mexico last year and got the "Official Small Animal Health Certificate" from them. It has an issue date, but no expiration. I scanned them to my PC and edit the issue dates to whatever I need them to be. Using some handy-dandy cut-and-paste, I can make the handwritten dates almost perfect. Then I take the UPS "WorldShip Peel and Stick Label - 2 per page", peel and toss the labels and print to the matte side of the backing paper. Cut it in half so it's 8.5"x5.5". The "fake" and original are almost indistinguishable.
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Southbeacher
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I personally hate to risk fraud penalties from either side of the border, and simply get the "Official Small Animal Health Certificate" every 6 months from my vet. Despite that it displays no expiration, rumor has it that they are recognized at the border for 6 months, and -- having put it to the test a couple times, 3 months out -- that seems to work.
Southbeacher
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Naw -- I'm glad to say I'm from there, too.
Gemelo Malvado
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Oh, I'm sure there are others; most people hide their shame. I guess I have no shame...or I am mentally ill from growing up there and like to torture myself.
Don't get me wrong, my dogs shots and everything are all up-to-date and if anyone challenged and called my vet, they would say the same, since they seem to be there every couple months or so. But when I first found out about the cert requirement, I believe it said you had to have the certificate dated no more than two weeks before travel. If I travel to Mexico twice in the same month, once at beginning and once at end....to me, that's a giant PITA getting three dog certs twice in one month and spending, what, $150-200 total. But if my travel is a 6-12mos or so apart, yeah, I'll probably get newer ones again, in case something changes or whatnot and just to be somewhat current.
Southbeacher
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Southbeacher
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[QUOTE="Don't get me wrong, my dogs shots and everything are all up-to-date and if anyone challenged and called my vet, they would say the same, since they seem to be there every couple months or so. But when I first found out about the cert requirement, I believe it said you had to have the certificate dated no more than two weeks before travel. If I travel to Mexico twice in the same month, once at beginning and once at end....to me, that's a giant PITA getting three dog certs twice in one month and spending, what, $150-200 total. But if my travel is a 6-12mos or so apart, yeah, I'll probably get newer ones again, in case something changes or whatnot and just to be somewhat current.[/QUOTE]
Sorry for the mess above, but the "reply" feature seems to have a glitch. Anyway, regarding your travel pattern, mine is about the same: 1 to 2 times per month. What I was saying is that I simply update the dog certs (for 2 dogs) every 6 months. I, too, have seen the statements that they must be dated no more than 2 weeks prior to travel. But apparently -- based on what I heard, as well as my own experience -- they will be honored at the Mexico border for up to 6 months. I recently put that to the test in November. Was stopped . . . showed them the rabies certificates in addition to the "small animal. . . " (pink) certificates which were dated in August. No problem.
Sorry for the mess above, but the "reply" feature seems to have a glitch. Anyway, regarding your travel pattern, mine is about the same: 1 to 2 times per month. What I was saying is that I simply update the dog certs (for 2 dogs) every 6 months. I, too, have seen the statements that they must be dated no more than 2 weeks prior to travel. But apparently -- based on what I heard, as well as my own experience -- they will be honored at the Mexico border for up to 6 months. I recently put that to the test in November. Was stopped . . . showed them the rabies certificates in addition to the "small animal. . . " (pink) certificates which were dated in August. No problem.
This is off the topic of dogs. but very important question. Does anyone have knowledge of laws of reptiles? I would like to know if it's legal to keep tarantulas snakes & other reptiles & sell & import & export in & out of Mexico. If you don't have the answer can someone direct me to where I can find out this information with someone speaking English. Thanks