dogs to cuba - Traveling with my dog to Cuba

by marisela
(miami)

I would like to take a dog to cuba as a gift. Is this possible? what would I need to do?


ANSWER by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com
Yes, it's possible but not easy. First you have to check if your airline company allows the transport of animals on your flight. Some companies do not transport animals.
Then you need an official veterinary certification (International accepted document) that your dog is vaccinated against Rabies. This certification must be valid and issued in the country of origin. On arrival at the Cuban airport you need
to approach the Cuban customs and immigration service to declare your dog. The dog will be subject of an inspection by the Cuban Veterinary inspection and in some cases they can decide that the dog should be hold in quarantine for a few weeks. So when you take in account the total costs, transport, veterinary certificate, customs inspection etc. it can become an expensive gift. Consider the possibility of buying a dog in Cuba to avoid all possible problems of the import.
In Old Havana halfway Obispo street is a dog shop and a bit further a small street market where they sell birds and dogs.
Good Luck!