Pets in Japan

[Akisa]

I have a dog, is it possible for me and my Japanese girlfriend to bring the dog to Japan? She says it is very difficult, almost impossible. But, money talks, ne? How about if I offer the landlord an extra security deposit and pay more on the key money? Our dog is small. BTW I have been a long time lurker, but this is my first post. Thanks alot.

[khusam]

I brought my cat over. Getting critters on the plane and through quarantine is no problem.

The problem is the apartment contracts. My real estate agent couldn`t find ANYTHING for me and the cat. Finally, he just said... `Is your cat quiet?`... and got me a place. That was Nomura realty.

So... it`s not impossible, but you may have to shuttle the dog around anytime the landlord visits. My cat has to come to work with me a few times a year.

I`d suggest you look at renting a house. If you can`t get decent care for your dog in the home/old country, then you HAVE TO bring it. It`s your family. A house rental would be the best idea.

Otherwise, it may be `illegal`, but it`s not impossible. The apartment contract I signed had other stuff on it, too... I was not allowed to BRING musical instruments. (No, it didn`t say PLAY, it said BRING). So, I guess as long as I build my drum kit in my apartment, it`s OK....??

If your dog is small and quiet, I don`t imagine anyone would complain. Just bring lots of money so you can move quickly...

[Akisa]

Do you think it would be possible to convience a landlord by offering more money as security and possibly more key money? Are the landlords concerned about the noise of the dog, or the ruining of the apartment?

[khusam]

Japan is pretty much a `No exceptions to any rule` place. Extra cash probably won`t help, as they ALREADY usually keep your damage deposit when you move. Even if the place is fine.

BUT, I found help. Get a Japanese person to help you, and check out [url]apamanshop.com[/url] . You can search for places that accept pets, and I`ve been told they`re helpful.

In contrast to the first paragraph, Japan is also a place where rules are frequently broken, but if you pretend you`re playing by the rules, people will look the other way. Or hesitate to complain.

I think they`re worried about noise, damage and FLEAS... So far, every J person who`s been in my house has asked `doesn`t your cat have fleas?` It seems like they don`t know about Program or other modern flea prevention stuff.

Anyhow, again, Good Luck!

[khusam]

Sorry, can`t figure out how to post a link...

apamanshop.com

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[Mr. Noodle]

Do you really want to bring a pet to a place where a park has gravel instead of grass, and your yard is 3 feet by 4 feet?

Sorry, can`t figure out how to post a link...

apamanshop.com

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you just need the "www."

http://www.apamanshop.com

Noodle

[ramchop]

Do you think it would be possible to convience a landlord by offering more money as security and possibly more key money?

A gaijin not complaining about key money - offering more

And despite what you think, your dog is not small. Unless it's rat size it's huge by Japanese standards.

Bring it over and pay a homeless man in the local park to look after it. Then it'll have a place to run around - just make sure he's not Korean and hungry.

[Taro Toporific]

I have a dog, is it possible for me and my Japanese girlfriend to bring the dog to Japan? She says it is very difficult, almost impossible. But, money talks, ne? .

Your Japanese girlfriend is 110% right.

It will literally be torture for your dog and you. "Doggie Detention" in Japan is abusive, expensive and looooong.


Animal Quarantine... "Detention will continue for a period of 14 to 180 days depending on the existence and the content of the rabies vaccination and health certificates " (1 day costs 8,000+ yen!)
http://www.maff-aqs.go.jp/english/ryoko/ba.htm

Apartment ONLY rent to Rat dogs under 30 cm and rent at dog-friendly buildings will START at 150,000yen/m

[devicenull]

1. sell dog to koreans who will probably eat it
2. buy new dog in japan
3. ...
4. profit

[khusam]

If your dog has the necessary rabies shots and tags, (done at least 30 (?)days before the flight) 14 days quarantine is the term.

Quarantine is free. If you live close to the airport, you won`t need to pay anything, as you can feed and visit your pet every day.

If you can`t do that, you`ll pay a company. YOU provide the food, though. Don`t forget to bring it!! I didn`t see any pet food shops at the airport!

It cost just under 40,000 yen total for my cat. Less than 3,000 per day. I don`t think dogs are different..

Again, good luck!

[ahochaude]

1. sell dog to koreans who will probably eat it

But anyway, I thought that was a Chinese thing?

[devicenull]

1. sell dog to koreans who will probably eat it

But anyway, I thought that was a Chinese thing?

either way, dog meat is pretty good.

[ahochaude]

either way, dog meat is pretty good.

Oh man, I don't know about that. Must be a psychological kind of thing. 'Cause I have a pet dog and all................. so I guess it wouldn't suit my taste buds at the moment.

[ebihama]

this is the forst time for me to visit the site. i was hoping that someone here may be nice enough to help me. you all sound very knowledgeable about taking pets to japan.

i am moving back to japan this summer.
i have a house with a big yard and everything in Ibaraki.
i am bringing my two dogs to japan, but am worried about them.

has anyone here have brought dogs to japan?
will they be nice to the dogs in quarantine?
can they take walks if i went to visit them daily?

please help, if you know anything about this stuff.
thank you very much!

[kamome]

For what it's worth, I once met this chick on an international flight from Japan to the US. She brought her pet rabbit on the plane and told me that she took it back and forth to Japan. According to her, the quarantine wasn't too stressful for the rabbit and she was allowed to visit it.

[Taro Toporific]

For what it's worth... the quarantine wasn't too stressful for the rabbit and she was allowed to visit it.

For what it's worth, which is A LOT at 8-5,000yen/day private quarantine at a registered vet may allow you to walk the dog in their fenced jailyard IF YOU ARE LUCKY. Remember this is quarantine and TIJ.
Speaking of walking the dog, hot-damn kamome, what are doing posting at this hour?

BTW: There is a new DNA-type test for rabies that requires only a 5 day quarantine in the States now, so maybe Japan will have that rule change soon.

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

[Taro Toporific]

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Hey, isn't "Puppy Slush" more or less what ramchop does for a living to Ovis aires?
Maybe ramchop has some helpful advice on how to put the puppy on ice during the long and miserable hunt for doggie housing in Tokyo.

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

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Hey, isn't "Puppy Slush" more or less what ramchop does for a living to Ovis aires?
Maybe ramchop has some helpful advice on how to put the puppy on ice during the long and miserable hunt for doggie housing in Tokyo.

That is what I was thinking but i couldnt find the site that does per cryogenics.


Another suggestion: trade it in for a tamagotchi.

[ramchop]

Maybe ramchop has some helpful advice on how to put the puppy on ice during the long and miserable hunt for doggie housing in Tokyo.

If you're going to smuggle it in with your luggage, freeze-dry it. Then it won't take up too much of your luggage allowance.

[Taro Toporific]

That is what I was thinking but i couldnt find the site that does per cryogenics. .

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Genetic Savings & Clone website:
When pet cloning is possible, how much will it cost?
...our goal is to offer dog and cat cloning services in the low five figures, and to drop the price further as we increase our efficiency. Cloning will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to GSC gene banking customers.

[kamome]

For what it's worth... the quarantine wasn't too stressful for the rabbit and she was allowed to visit it.

Speaking of walking the dog, hot-damn kamome, what are doing posting at this hour?

Sorry, didn't notice your question until now. I believe I was on a conference call from home at the time - started at 7AM and lasted almost 2 hours! Ugh.

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

All this just reminded me of this site:

http://www.petsovernight.com/

From a radio station in GTA3 [this is how geekish I really am]