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soulsurfer
Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Location: San Diego
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 Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:05 am Post subject: pets in housing |
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Hello,
I'm wondering if anyone has experience bringing a pet (more specifically a cat) from another country to Korea. Do any teaching jobs allow pets in the housing which they provide? I know I've read that you shouldn't bring a pet if you dont have to, but it's fairly important to me. I will also ask about it when I am applying to schools. But I would like to know if anyone has had experience with this.
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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"No Pets Allowed" is an uncommon concept here although a large noisy dog might cause concern. When I've moved with my 2 cats I've never mentioned the fact & its never been an issue.
But coming from abroad with one, personally I think I'd get clearance from the boss to avoid any nasty surprises.
Consider also some job-provided housing is tiny & for that reason might not suit an indoor pet. Letting your cat run outside isnt a good idea here. |
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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| I asked permission with both employers I've had for a cat and it wasn't a problem. They just think it's weird, as most Koreans do not like housecats. Koreans who visit your home may be afraid of it. |
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crazylemongirl
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: almost there...
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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| If your cat is indoor trained no problem. Though one teacher in my building, let her cat just about destroy her place. |
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soulsurfer
Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info! I'm not to worried about my kitten destroying the place. She's very smart. She even knows how to "sit"  But I'm worried about her being in such a small room. |
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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| soulsurfer wrote: |
| Thanks for the info! I'm not to worried about my kitten destroying the place. She's very smart. She even knows how to "sit" But I'm worried about her being in such a small room. |
Yeah, at my first place my cat went pretty nuts. Perhaps if it's still a kitten and so trainable you could try training her to walk on a lead? |
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soulsurfer
Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:15 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah that's probably a good idea. It would be good for her to get out a little bit. but the main thing she likes to do is bolt around like a speed demon. I think as long as I make something in the room for her to be able to jump and climb on I should be good. Are there many supplies in seoul like scratching posts and stuff? |
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blunder1983
Joined: 12 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:07 am Post subject: |
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Make sure there is a window for her to look out of. If you are handy make a little climbing thing (i.e cunningly placed shelves) and stuff for her to jump around on.
Also living outside of Seoul would net you mebbe a 2/3 room apartment and that'd let them have a lot more space. Keeping a kitty in a box room in Seoul is kinda mean to the poor thing though. |
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soulsurfer
Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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| On the subject, has anyone had experience bringing their cat back to the U.S.? What kind of requirements are there for that? |
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