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Post by buzzed1 on Feb 22, 2012 23:09:13 GMT
Speaking of cats--I would like to get a cat after I get to Dhahran and get settled in. Does anyone know if there is anything like animal shelters in the local town? If so do they charge an adoption fee (like in many western countries), or do they just give the animals away?. I simply have no idea. Saudi Arabia is such a radically different culture I'm ready to expect anything. Also are local vets as expensive as they are everywhere else?
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Post by Hadia on Feb 23, 2012 2:24:04 GMT
Oops, looks like cat people have slighly hijacked this thread that was supposed to be about dogs, but nonetheless, I'll quickly address that question about where to adopt a cat, since it also applies to dogs (and bunnies, birds and more). We adopted our cat through saudipaws.com and there was no fee. It was owner to owner, not a shelter. You'll find photos of pets needing homes, photos and descriptions, and contact info (click on Adoption Gallery and scroll down the page). It's up to you to work out the details with the owner/foster parent. In most cases, these are wayward kitties who will likely be placed for free. There is no shortage of cats looking for good human companions -- you see them everywhere. You could also check the bulletin board at the Arabian Kennel Club inside the DH camp. We have utilized the in-camp vet for surgery and found it far LESS expensive than in the US. What was charged in riyals, we certainly would have paid and then some in US dollars. This was a major surgery, not just a spay/neuter. The vets and staff are kindly and concerned, and have a better bedside manner than my own doc!
So back to dogs...
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Post by Carolina on Feb 23, 2012 3:26:48 GMT
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May I chip in here about cats and dogs.
First about dogs we have many owners here on RT with doggies - and as we have a wonderful beach many owners walk their dogs on the beach - but yes important point that has already been made and that is the terrible heat in the hot summer - I have two persian long haired cats and they too have to spend their summers inside - even with their coats shaved - it is terrible the heat here and the humidity as well - so as the previous post has said one needs to walk their doggies in the evening and early morning - I am sure other doggie owners will also respond.
Now to cats - when you adopt a cat here or a dog you must then register the animal with the Kennel Club vet - this is mandatory - there will be a fee also if the adopted cat has not been spayed/neutered or vacinnated it is prudent to get this done as well as in all the compounds we are overrun by stray kittens and cats etc.
As the previous post has said the cost of the vets here are much lower than the UK and US for sure.
The vets here are highly professional and excellent vets we too had to have a very long operation for our persian cat Lucy - 4 hours it was and they saved her life - remarkable skill that the two vets have here one vet is from New Zealand and the other vet is from Scotland.
For taking a cat to KSA - no problem whatsover but do PM me and I can give you lots of information we travelled 9 countries with our beloved cats so we have a lot of experience in this area.
One important point when moving cats i.e. by flight or even by road - never ever have them sedated - far too dangerous - ok for dogs but not for cats.
Hope this helps
Carolina
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Post by Lon on May 10, 2012 0:11:55 GMT
Does anyone know if Grain free dog food is available? Our dog needs grain-free food to avoid rashes and indigestion.
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Post by parisbal on Sept 22, 2012 18:31:21 GMT
Kennel club
Hi
Need advice about my dog, he just arrived last week and is doing very well, has anyone ever used the kennel club for boarding, we would like to go away some weekends and need help with looking after him, I see some comments that neighbours help out, but I think its a lot to ask, and we have just arrived here so need advice please. My house boy has offered to walk him at night, which is great but ofcourse he need mornings,maybe if there is anyone who maybe walks dogs for some extra cash would be also something to think about.Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
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Post by vpainter on Sept 26, 2012 23:04:28 GMT
Several of my friends use the kennel club for boarding and have told me their dogs like it. LOL!
They seem to be genuine about being happy with the boarding.
We have our houseboy house sit and that allows him to take the dog for a walk at night and take care of our dog in the morning.
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Post by vpainter on Sept 26, 2012 23:04:28 GMT
Several of my friends use the kennel club for boarding and have told me their dogs like it. LOL!
They seem to be genuine about being happy with the boarding.
We have our houseboy house sit and that allows him to take the dog for a walk at night and take care of our dog in the morning.
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Post by parisbal on Dec 6, 2012 2:37:37 GMT
Hi everyone
can anyone help with the process of taking a UK born dog back to UK from Saudi, I am going back in the summer for 3 months and really want him to come back with me, I have spoken to a few Americans and they just book the dog on the same flight as exces bagauage, with their own passport, not sure I can do this going back to Uk, he is all up to date with shots etc.
Please please any one can you help with this as I am now getting worried about it.
Big thanks.
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Post by vpainter on Dec 7, 2012 19:49:07 GMT
Talk to the Kennel Club they would know the answer for this. They help prepare dogs with the paperwork needed. You must meet all the requirements of whichever airline you are traveling, so check their website. The UK has special rules so check out their website on bringing dogs into the country.
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