Port Of Spain - 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?

Vet help here is good, but the process of getting an animal into the country is very expensive and time consuming. If you do not already have a pet, don't get one before you come. You can certainly adopt one while here which several colleagues have done. For more information, write to the Community Liaison Office (CLO). - Aug 2021


I do not have a pet, but have heard they can be difficult to import and may limit housing options. - Mar 2019


Not sure, but a lot of people have dogs as pets (mainly for security). - Apr 2017


There are several vets around but we have no first-hand knowledge. - Aug 2016


No - Jun 2015


no - May 2015


The quarantine is bad for incoming pets. There was pending legislation to do away with the quarantine. - Oct 2012


Yes. People with pets have been horrified by the facility. - Feb 2011


Yes, for several months. - Jan 2011


Yes, from various countries. - May 2010


Yes. - Nov 2009


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