ive just tried to register my dog with anis and because I don't have a boarder entry stamp in the dogs passport shes not 'legal' how and where can i get a customs stamp now im in the country ?
sorry if this has already been answered elsewhere i did search
Thanks
When I came officially to this country many years ago the ausländer bureau told me that I needed to get my passport stamped on entry here before I could collect my permit.
I told the border guard when I arrived and he told me to "sod off" he was not going to stamp anything to help another bureau!
Maybe just go to a vet and get your dog chipped with a Swiss chip and then the registration should be automatic?
Probably MC has a better solution?
I asked the vet and she said maybe I should go back to customs.
thanks anyway
Call the Zürich Veterinämt to discuss the problem:
http://www.veta.zh.ch/internet/gesun...e/kontakt.html
These are the people who have the authority to make decisions, so best to go directly to them.
You need to follow up on this quickly, as you have 10 days to register in ANIS.
It used to be that attitudes were fairly relaxed, but from anecdotes I've heard there seems to be a lot more dotting of Is and crossing of Ts these days.
(Your dog isn't by any chance a List 1 dog, or a dog whose physical characteristics might infer List II, is she?)
we drove in in a van and were stopped for a perfunctory look in the back but they didn't ask for anyone's passports
no shes a small lab collie cross
im starting to worry now as ten days is up but i didn't know i had to register with anis till i was filling out the hundkontrolle forms
Do you have other paperwork to show from importing the rest of your household? It is not uncommon that customs officers at the border crossing points pay no attention to animals, at times even refuse to check when asked to do so - you won't be the only one to tell this story.
But don't let this slide, do follow through.
Given that you said a lab/collie cross, is she more than 45cm to the shoulders or over 15kg in weight? If so, she is List 1 and you will have additional training requirements (beyond the SKN theory and praxis, that is) to meet. See here:
My husband has emailed customs asking for advice and ill call the vet link above on Monday morning. Thank you all so much. This has been a really stressful day and this forum is saving me from going maaad !
In your case, as you are going to be speaking to the Veterinäramt anyway, get a ruling from them in writing as to whether your dog falls into the List 1 training requirement or not.
(Were it me, I probably would take the list 1 classes anyway, as I do believe all dogs and their owners benefit from continuous training - and the List 1 classes really are quite similar to Familienhunde courses. That is, lots of fun for the dog, a good chance to improve your skills and learn about expectations of dog owners in Switzerland, and most importantly - a great way to meet kindred souls in your local community. Most of my friendships were made in the Hundeschule. )
At a minimum, you will be required to do the federal SKN practical course (within 12 months from arrival in Switzerland) - and you will also need a ruling from the ZH Veterinäramt as to whether or not your previous proof of ownership is sufficient to excuse you from the federal SKN Theory courses. Should it be decided that you have to do the Zürich listed dog courses these encompass the federal SKN requirements - you don't have two sets of classes to worry about.
Again, good luck!
As said talk to the authority.
Both our dogs have 2 microchips due to old uk system and Swiss.
Firstly thank you to everyone who replied You made it so much easier !
I'll be honest the vet I used was unhelpful and I felt like I was being told off panicked burst into tears and left (looking back I was probably just overtired, overwhelmed and overheating)
The progress report on this is that I called http://www.veta.zh.ch/internet/gesun...e/kontakt.html
and was told i don't need a stamp and should only do the 4 lessons of dog training (i forget the name ) even when I said my dog is 20 kilos (i failed to ask for it in writing sorry meloncollie)
so next I called the vets in a very British pretend like nothing happened way and told them I called the Veterinäramt etc and can they send the forms I already filled out and bill me for annis registration (which they are asking 40 francs for by the way ) My husband is going to pay in person and pick up a copy of the forms tomorrow.
so now I just need to find a doggy training class
Phew
FYI, the course the ZH Veterinäramt is referring to is the SKN Praxis (Practical) course, the federal requirement. You have 12 months from the date of entry to get that done.
Just a comment - no vet should ever treat a client in the way you describe. Ever. The owner-vet-dog relationship needs to be a good one, you should feel that your vet supports you at all times. The relationship is as important as the vet's skills, as the interaction between vet and owner is critical to providing the care our pets need. Were it me, I'd be looking for another vet.
If you post where in ZH you are, perhaps we can recommend other practices...
ETA:
Here is the database of recognized SKN trainers:
http://blv.bytix.com/plus/trainer/
Do you speak German?
I'd recommend doing the classes as soon as you can, even though you have 12 months, as this is the best way to learn about expectations of dog ownership in Switzerland - but also a great way to meet new friends as you are finding your feet here.
Good luck!