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AirHorn · Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 20

I know that recently there has been somewhat of a crackdown on dogs as Haram but I'm not going there without my dog. I have seen that there are a few compounds that allow pets so once i get moved into my permanent arrangement everything will be fine. But until I get my Iqama I will be at a temporary place that doesn't allow pets. Any ideas on where to board a dog?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

My feeling is that if bringing the dog is a priority - you would be better not to come.

Sheikh N Bake · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours

How is it with cats lately...bringing them in from abroad, I mean?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

There is an over-supply of cats in Saudi Arabia. If you want some I can get you a good deal.

Sheikh N Bake · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours

No, I seriously want to know how difficult it is to bring a cat into the Kingdom these days.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Did you try a search? If I recall, it was discussed not that long ago... I think it was on the Saudi board...

VS

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject:

matthew156 · Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 140 Location: The Majik Kindom

Airhorn. Please. If you really love your dog think of what is being discussed here about them. Not only will the dog be despised and possibly mistreated you may also receive some pretentious psyche.

Matt

AirHorn · Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 20

Thanks everyone for the feedback. After reading your comments and doing some research on my own I agree with what you are saying. So, I laid a big time guilt trip on a family member who will take my dog for as long as I am in KSA. I had no idea that dogs were viewed so negatively there.

johnslat · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:26 am Post subject:

Dear AirHorn,
I had a dog, a Shih Tzu in Jeddah for two years, from 1980 - 1982. Although I loved having him there, you're making the right decision.
The Kingdom is not a place for canine pets, even today.
Regards,
John

Sheikh N Bake · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours

You are right, Mia. Malaysia required several months of quarantine, and I would not abuse my cat by having him in a cage for that long. He could barely survive it for one night. So I flew him to Bangkok, then down to some southern town, and paid off a border guard because he ws the brother of a friend, my realtor in KL. It was worth the hassle. I took the cat with me to Japan next, via 5 months in the U.S. Poor little guy.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

İ had a dog when İ lıved in Saudia City in Khaledeya Jeddah (Compound for Aırlıne employees)

We had conflicts with some residents as a result - and that was cosmopoltan and western compound.

007 · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject:

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject:

trapezius · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject:

^ Are you in Jeddah? And you live near the Saudi German Hospital? I live not that far from there too!