Going on vacation?

Bon voyage! A family member or trusted friend is always best to leave your pets with. If not, then boarding or pet sitters are the best options for your pet. NEVER leave your pets with a stranger you find on social media. You are risking their wellbeing, as some people may steal or use them for breeding. Why risk it? We’ve listed below a couple of boarding places and pet sitters for your pet.

Boarding

  1. Fat Pawz Daycare & Boarding: +974 3358 2287 - Cats & Dogs

  2. Barkers & Mittens: +974 5000 7330 - Cats & Dogs

  3. Love Pet Qatar: +974 5049 2054 - Dogs only

  4. L’Arche Vet Clinic: +974 4421 1111 - Cats & Dogs

  5. All Star Cat Boarding - Cats only

  6. Your trusted vet clinic - Cats & Dogs

*Please note that Pawmise Rescue is not responsible for any experiences (good or bad!). These are listed only as a resource.

Pet Sitting

  1. Sweet Home Pet Sitters: +974 6691 1034 - cover only Lusail Marina | West Bay | The Pearl

  2. Doha Pet Sitters: +974 3319 9797

  3. The Pet Nanny

  4. Pet Backer: offers multiple pet sitting opportunities 

*Please note that Pawmise Rescue is not responsible for any experiences (good or bad!). These are listed only as a resource.

Leaving Qatar for good?

We’re so sad to see you go! There are multiple options to be able to take your pet with you. Your trusted vet clinic can always guide you on the procedures needed, if not we’ve listed companies as well as the procedure itself if you’re up to doing it yourself!

Relocation Companies

  1. Maria’s Pet Services: +974 5591 2830 (Maria has helped countless of our rescues get home, we are so grateful for her!)

  2. Qatar Pet Relocators: +974 5528 6335

  3. Privilege Pet Travel: +974 6655 6607

*Please note that Pawmise Rescue is not responsible for any experiences (good or bad!). These are listed only as a resource.

The Procedure:

  1. Most countries, need a Rabies Titre test to confirm your pet’s vaccination and immunity. You will need to book a RATT test for your pet at least 3 months before! The only countries that do not require a RATT test are countries in the Gulf Council Cooperation (as we are in Qatar). Make sure your pet is microchipped!

  2. Book your ticket and add your pet as excess baggage. Call the airline to confirm your pet onto the flight. This procedure is done for either in cabin or cargo. Please note that some countries only allow animals to fly via cargo.

  3. Set an appointment with your vet for a check up to obtain a health certificate. Make sure that the Rabies vaccines are up to date and at least 30 days has passed since the last booster before traveling.

  4. Obtain an export permit from the Ministry of Environment. Click here for the application. This costs 10 QR.  This permit is only valid for 10 days.

  5. ** UPDATE: You must now visit the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to obtain the export permit.

  6. Make sure your pet fits in their designated cage. Click here for those measurements and requirements!