Travel Insurance For Dogs (and Other Pets)

[Dxenion]

We are about to import a pup and have been discussing whether to get travel insurance for him.

If the worst was to happen, no amount of money could ever replace the dog (especially as it took 2 years of searching to find a pup with the temperament we're after) but we're looking for a broker who would cover the agreed value. Importing a dog is proving to be a very expensive exercise and not one we could repeat without financial compensation.

A google search, calls to a few pet health insurance brokers and a couple of travel agents has drawn a blank. Does anyone know of a company that offers this service?

We are using a well respected import company to handle the whole process and they've assured us that despite the stories out there about dogs dying in the crate (usually when transiting through Singapore) they have never heard of it happening. They don't offer insurance but assure us that the vet checks and comfort stops enroute as well as the training of airport ground handling staff will mean that junior will get here safe and well.

Any advice will be appreciated by this new mum to be.

[dogslife]

Contact a broker and ask them.

You should be able to get insurance in the same way you can get insurance for aus post parcels etc.

[rastus_froggy]

I am of no help nut what breed and can we see pics??

[Dxenion]

He's a White Swiss Shepherd Dog from Sweden. Photo courtesy of the breeder of our pup age 7 weeks.

Found out some more information this afternoon from a very helpful breeder/ exhibitor and international IPATA pet transport agency in Perth. They advised us that another way from Sweden to Perth is to use Thai Airways and go through Bangkok. They said that Bangkok had excellent pet transit facilities, the trip takes less time and is a more direct route. They also advised that for insurance, ring a few brokers (she sugested Ford Kinta or Shadworth Insurance Brokers) and ask for Marine Cargo insurance. The broker can quote you from door to door for an agreed amount but be prepared for a hefty bill.