Here is what my friend in PV said:
"Has your friend ever been to PV? IMHO, depends on where she is staying, how
long, and what time of year. Many people bring them and parade them on the beach etc. Beaches (all over) are one of the dirtiest places, full of
germs, bacteria, fungus and more. Also, the sand is very hot at times and can easily burn fur babies little paws. Also, Yorkies are rare here, known to be "expensive American breed" and a target to thieves who either want to sell them on the black market OR hope the owner will pay a nice reward. They
say, 'what's her name" ... followed by "how much did you pay for her?" I know people who live her Full Time and have Yorkies, and at least 2-3 times a year I
see signs posted, stolen, reward. OMG, duh wake up ppl ... secure your home and patio etc because they want $ and will use your fur baby to get what
they want. If she is going to be here for a long stay, staying in a secure place, I'd consider it. But, PV is NOT THE USA! Tiffy has a street name, though she'd never go to a stranger ... and more often than not, she is in my arms. Hence they say she is a diva!! lol
She will have to have an International Pet Certificate of health signed by
her vet, depending on how she is traveling, dated no more than 7 days
before leaving by car and then you must cross the MX border. No more than 48 hours if flying. USA is more strict. Then when leaving PV/MX she must see a vet here and get the same form signed so she can reenter the USA. She must have the dogs Vaccine records. And, she should be aware we have MANY MANY
MANY dogs here that are NOT vaccinated, street dogs and pets both. They cause problems due to our healthy vaccinated pets can be out, smell one whiff and get sick. Yorkies are more susceptible due their small size. Tiffy nearly
died in 2006, she lost 2 lbs in 24 hours. All from an infection she picked
up from smelling waste or ???? from an unvaccinated dog. Here, we have to
do rabies etc every year. USA is every two years.
She can't bring any open food or treats. USA will take it when she returns.
MX, it depends on where she is entering. Here in PV, depends on the time
of year. If the airport is not busy, if the workers are 'hungry/broke' they will be nasty and want bribes and steal things (treats etc). I've driven
in and they never ever once checked Tiffy's records here in MX. Flying into PV, they want to see the International Health Certificate, vaccine records,etc. Tiffy stays in her carrier. In the USA, D/FW, I have to take her out so they can look at her.
Airlines are worse than ever now. You have to be sure and make a RSVP for
the pet to travel in the plane. They only allow so many per flight. Last
time I flew AA, I paid $150 ONE WAY for Tiffy. Depending on the airport, some employees can be very very rude and insist the dog never leave the carrier.
If she is only coming for a short vacation ... I'd leave her baby at home where she knows she is safe. Hotels/condo's ... with the maids etc ... IMHO
not worth the risk that her baby may be stolen. If she is staying with friends, again make sure the house, windows, terrace/patio/balcony etc is secure as well as who has access ... maids, mozo's etc.
IF she comes, I can give you the name of my Vet, he is a GEM, speaks
English, won't charge her outrageous prices ... knows all about the International Health Certificate etc. Also, just in case god forbid she'd need something in an EMR. Tiffy is his #1 VIP patient!!
Hope that helps! xoxox
ps: if she comes, ask where she is staying .... when she is coming ...
maybe she'd bring me a care pkg for my Diva!! "
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Hope that this will help.
