Tel Aviv - Post Report Question and Answers
Are qualified veterinarians and/or good kennel services available? Do animals need to be quarantined upon entry to the country? Are there other considerations regarding pets that are particular to this country?
Yes, plenty of good vets. We use Midtown vet, which is very close to the EBO and some apartments. There is no quarantine, but rabies vaccinations expire after only a year in Israel, so you need to stay on top of that. Not sure about kennel services, but this is a very pet-friendly city so I'm sure they exist. - Jan 2022
Have not used them but both are readily available. This is a VERY dog-friendly country, and there are about a million stray cats everywhere that are well taken care of by the locals. Animals don't need to be quarantined but the paperwork and rabies titer test required can be a bit of a burden and expensive. There is a 99% chance that when you arrive customs will not even look at this paperwork or glance at your animals (this was our experience bringing in cats). If you are thinking of getting a cat, I'd wait until you get here as there is certainly not a shortage of strays to adopt. - Apr 2021
Israelis are extremely pet-friendly. There are lots of vets who speak English and provide excellent care. The city has many dog parks. Local shelters have good fostering programs. There are many, many street cats in Tel Aviv, who are generally healthy since many residents leave out food and water for them. Many people who arrive without pets acquire one here. It was fairly easy to export a pet and local vets are familiar with the process and can assist in all the paperwork for a small fee. - Nov 2018
Yes-- extremely pet friendly place with dogs commonplace in restaurants and cafes (same with cats). - Oct 2016
Israel is a very animal friendly country, we adopted our cat here and get vets are available. Not sure of the process to bring a pet in or take a pet out (at least not yet). Pet stores are available on almost every street too. - Jul 2016
No quarantine but it is outrageously expensive to bring them in even more so if you use an expediter. Vets are good. Not sure about kennels. - Nov 2014
No. - Apr 2013
unknow - Aug 2010
No. - Jul 2010
No. - Feb 2009
