Can you bring your dog to Greece?

Can you bring your dog to Greece? All Cats and Dogs are required to have a microchip for traveling to Greece. The microchip must also be administered prior to or during the time in which they receive the rabies vaccine. Pet Passports are NOT required but can be used in place of the USDA signed health certificate if it is up-to-date..

What happens to dogs in Greece?

The dogs/cats risk being hit, poisoned, or even driven into the mountains where they are left to starve. This is NO exaggeration!. If you feed dogs/cats, don't hang around, but leave while they're eating.

Can you touch the cats in Greece?

You can pet the cats in Greece. I just made sure to Purell my hands afterward!

Do dogs roam freely in Greece?

Everywhere you go in Greece, you see dogs roaming about. They're usually large, well fed and quite friendly. Some of them wear collars too.

How do I bring my dog back from Greece?

Your pet must enter through an approved Border Inspection Post (BIP) at an international airport in Athens and Thessaloniki. Notice must be given 24 hours prior to arrival. All dogs must be vaccinated against distemper.

Can I take my dog to Santorini?

Santorini is pet friendly! If you need help to decide where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you've come to the right place.

Is it safe for dogs to fly in cargo?

According to estimates released by the Department of Transportation, less than 1 in 10,000 animals were injured, lost, or killed from flying. That said, the general safety of flying your pet as cargo doesn't discount the gravity of the fact that animals are sometimes harmed by flying in the cargo hold.

What size dog can fly in cabin?

In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

Can I buy my dog a seat on a plane?

Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

How stressful is flying for dogs?

The whole process of flying can be stressful for a dog, but those levels of stress can be greatly reduced with a few simple home comforts and reassurances. Ensuring your flight is a non-stop flight rather than one with changeovers can be a huge benefit to your dog, as can looking to travel at a suitable time.