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Old 20th September 2009, 06:36 PM
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Can Pigeons be taken in a plane?


Does anybody know if it is possible to fly with a pet pigeon outside the country?
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Old 20th September 2009, 06:50 PM
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There would be lots of red tape and health certificates, etc. required. With all the scare of bird flu and other nasties, I wouldn't even attempt it. Most countries would require all the paperwork AND the bird would have to be quarantined for 4-6 weeks or more before being allowed into the destination country. At best, this would be a nightmare for you and a pet bird unless you are moving to a new country permanently in which case you would have to comply with all the laws and regulations or find a home for your bird and leave it behind.

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Old 20th September 2009, 08:02 PM
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Old 20th September 2009, 08:18 PM
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thanks and here is why I ask


I spend about 2 months a year in Italy at my husband's hometown which is pigeon friendly. We love our bird so much that it is almost painful to think about leaving her for 2 months. I skipped my trip to Italy this year..Our bird is so attached to us, I wonder how she would feel if we leave her for 2 months. Also we are not sure that we know who she can stay with...any suggestions?
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Old 20th September 2009, 08:33 PM
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We have members in your area that might be able to board your bird while you are gone. Would that be of interest to you?

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Old 20th September 2009, 11:01 PM
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yes, that would be great!


Hi Terry,

I would be really interested in finding out about members who could board my pigeon girl while we are away from the country. Could you send me some information?
Thanks!
Eleonora
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Old 21st September 2009, 11:43 PM
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Hi Terry,

I would be really interested in finding out about members who could board my pigeon girl while we are away from the country. Could you send me some information?
Thanks!
Eleonora
OK .. I'll start asking around .. Please PM me your phone # and the dates you plan to be away.

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Old 22nd September 2009, 09:24 PM
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Dear Terry,
Thank you so much for your help on this. My cell phone is 917-324-4463 and my homephone is 718-622-8831.

We plan to be away June 20 to August 15, 2010.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Best

Eleonora
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