[nagdu] guide dog in Belize

[Michael Hingson]

Hi Ioana,

In 2004 Michael Osborn compiled a complete list of regulations concerning
the international traavel of guide dogs.  In his book he says,
"Belize 
Guide dogs require a health certificate from a certified veterinary clinic
from the country of origin. An import permit needs to be issued by the
Veterinary Clinic in Belize. You can contact them at Telephone/Fax:
501-2-45230 or E-mail: deshield at btl.net. 

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is considering removing the
requirement of an import permit for guide dogs visiting Belize. For now,
however, an import permit can be obtained from any of the official BAHA
offices. Belize City: 501 2 44794, Fax: 501 2 45230. Belmopan: 501 8 20197,
Fax: 501 23084. Orange Walk: 501 3 22301 (Fax/Phone). 

The permit outlines the conditions of importation, which usually states that
the animal has proof of current vaccinations (especially rabies), and a
recent (within 72hrs) health certificate from an accredited (registered)
veterinarian of the country of origin. The Animal Health Authority of Belize
(BAHA) can also be reached by E-mail: baha at btl.net."

I do not have readily available updated regulations.  I hope this helps.


Michael Hingson,
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Ioana Gandrabur
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 1:07 PM
To: NFBnet NAGDU Mailing List
Subject: [nagdu] guide dog in Belize

Hi all,

does anyone have experiences with bringing their guide dog to Belize? We
have received a gift for a honeymoon from my now sister in-law to stay over
at her house there. she says that there are houses with dogs off leash and
sand flies but it is quiet and I would dearly love to have him there for our
holiday if it seems feasible.

Any thoughts?

regards,

Ioana


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