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Signor
Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:14 pm Post subject: Pet friendly EU countries |
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I have been in Asia for some years and I'm getting to the point where I would like to return to the British Isles.
I have a couple of pets and I will have to work in the EEC for at least six months to avoid them going into quarantine.
I need a quiet place for my pets and (if possible) would like to be able to choose my own accommodation - I can board them for a couple of weeks while I get settled.
I'm sure I'm not the only person who's faced this problem so can anyone give me some information about a country that is pet friendly and where I can get enough work to cover my expenses. I would not necessarily limit my stay to 6 months - I would just be happy to have the peace of mind that would come from knowing that I could return to the British Isles when I wanted
I have a degree, CELTA and various other certificates. I have around 20 years of training experience (about 5 in English language) - unfortunately I have no PGCE.
All advice appreciated. |
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scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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"EEC" is no more. "EU" now ! |
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Signor
Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:12 pm Post subject: I stand corrected |
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Okay EU - shows how long I've been away.
Anyone out there? |
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Moore
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 730 Location: Madrid
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Spain: money�s rubbish, but life is good and pets aren�t a problem (maybe it�s the tiled floor / loads of noise anyway thing) - can get a bit hot if you have a very hairy dog, but most owners give them a very embarrasing-looking haircut and that seems to work. |
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Signor
Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:01 pm Post subject: Thanks |
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Sounds good - would I be able to make enough money to live?
What parts of Spain would you recommend? |
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Moore
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 730 Location: Madrid
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:02 am Post subject: |
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Only just, Spain�s more a place you live in for the lifestyle, not the cash - it can be a big shock paying London prices after being here for a while. That said, you have qualifications and lots of experience, so you should be able to find something steady: try the British Council, or International House, just don�t expect to earn much more than 1300 euros a month, usually over ten months (summers are usually unpaid here), best of luck. |
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Jolly
Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 202
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: Pet friendly EU countries |
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Signor wrote: |
I have been in Asia for some years and I'm getting to the point where I would like to return to the British Isles.
I have a couple of pets and I will have to work in the EEC for at least six months to avoid them going into quarantine.
I need a quiet place for my pets and (if possible) would like to be able to choose my own accommodation - I can board them for a couple of weeks while I get settled.
I'm sure I'm not the only person who's faced this problem so can anyone give me some information about a country that is pet friendly and where I can get enough work to cover my expenses. I would not necessarily limit my stay to 6 months - I would just be happy to have the peace of mind that would come from knowing that I could return to the British Isles when I wanted
I have a degree, CELTA and various other certificates. I have around 20 years of training experience (about 5 in English language) - unfortunately I have no PGCE.
All advice appreciated. |
The Netherlands is definitely pet friendly, but the job market is not strong at this time. It's quite expensive to live here too. |
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daily chai
Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 150 Location: Brussels
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:30 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like you should enquire at your local consulate about quarantine measures for each country. I doubt if you'd be able to escape some form of quarantine on your Asian pets. Then it's a matter of finding a landlord who's pet-friendly--no worries about the country being so. Am Ig etting this right? |
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Signor
Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:35 pm Post subject: Thanks |
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Thanks for the replies.
I've done a fair bit of research on this - even trying to get them in through Ireland where I have friends but the 6 months quarantine is in effect there.
They are innoculated, microchipped and neutered - if I was in a Pet Passport country (eg EU, Bahrain or UAE), they could go straight into the UK - I'm assuming that they can get into the EU as long as I arrange a vet check at the airport. Obviously I'd do a final check.
I obviously need a pet friendly landlord - and a pet friendly area would be wonderful.
I'm investigating Spain at the moment but all suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. |
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scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:03 am Post subject: |
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How do you make a cat go "woof" ?
Apply one liter of petrol and ignite. |
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grahamb
Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:12 am Post subject: Feline groovy |
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Careful, Scot47: the literal-minded out there might think you're inciting cruelty to cats. |
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scot47
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:14 am Post subject: |
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I fully expect a deluge of vitriol from those who love cats more than they love humans. |
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grahamb
Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:33 am Post subject: Cool for cats |
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I found the use of the gringo spelling of "litre" more disturbing than any implied cruelty to cats. A simple typo or should we be concerned? |
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scot47
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:01 am Post subject: |
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I thought I might upset a few British Empire Loyalists by adopting the Yankee spelling. |
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grahamb
Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:55 am Post subject: Upsetting |
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The ever-versatile Scot47 has discovered the knack of upsetting cat-lovers, British Empire Loyalists and cat-loving British Empire Loyalists, thus killing three birds, or cats, with one stone.
Adopting Yankee spelling would make learning English easier, not least for the semi-literate yoof of Cool Britannia. In my day we were taught such uncool things as spelling, grammar and handwriting. How times have changed. |
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