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Flying pets to Dubai with Emirates

ExpatLora

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Latest post on 31 August 2013 - 18:28

Hi All,
Was wondering if anyone has flown their pets to Dubai with Emirates? If so, want to know how the pets were treated by EK and also if an agent was used to clear the pets after arrival in Dubai? Any help/recommendations will be much appreciated.Thanks in advance!! Lora.

Alive14818

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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 11:36

We shipped pets from USA and used one handler at that end and then used DKC at this end. I would definitely go with DKC again, did an amazing job!!!

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Italymom82323

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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 11:29

Hi ExpatLora, just to reply to your questions below, I'll answer for my experience last 9th August: At the cargo in Dubai you can pay by credit card. As said, we Did not get the agent. The dog had enough water in the cage. While waiting all docs at custom, we couldn't take the dog, we just had to wait for out turn and only in the end they Let you see it, when they give it to you. But our puppy was ok, she was so happy when she saw my husband! I do not think that with an agent you can access the dog area, anyway contact them or check on dkc.ae, they have very precise explanations. Good Luck!

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ExpatLora

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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 11:16

Thank you for all your replies! Will consider all options. EK's website does not work well at all. Still waiting to hear from them a good week on. Anyway, have a great one!!

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Duckey66578

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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 13:30

Hi lora, Just wanted to add that emirates dont take some breeds like pugs, boxers or other short nosed breeds. because of this we had to send ours separately and used a company called DKC http://www.dkc.ae They have a great section on their web site with all the instructions if you want to do the process your self Our two had to fly through frankfurt, stay overnight and then to Dubai the next day. I was so worried about them, but they were totally fine and adapted incredibly quickley to their new life in the desert!

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IzzyOnTheSeat82823

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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 12:05

I misread the title as "flying ****......"

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ExpatLora

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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 11:56

Thank you all for your replies. We are just naturally worried. I've heard of paying with an E-Card on picking the pet up, but since we will be new arrivals in Dubai -- we obviously won't have that -- can it all be paid for online which would be perfect! I'll also check out the agents. Are the pets walked after being in their crates for so long and at least given water? Also, when waiting to complete all paperwork at Dubai Cargo Village, are we allowed access to our pet to maybe take him for a short walk? So glad that everything worked out for you guys and your precious pets. Again, big thanks!!!

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