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Signor · Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar

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.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

"EEC" is no more. "EU" now !

Signor · Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar

Okay EU - shows how long I've been away.

Anyone out there?

Moore · Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 730 Location: Madrid

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.

Signor · Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar

Sounds good - would I be able to make enough money to live?

What parts of Spain would you recommend?

Moore · Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 730 Location: Madrid

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.

Jolly · Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 202

daily chai · Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 150 Location: Brussels

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?

Signor · Joined: 07 Sep 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Qatar

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.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

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Apply one liter of petrol and ignite.