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Originally Posted by Felix The Cat
Yes, you can skip the quarantine thingy actually. I used to work in the hotel industry and had assisted one of our Chef's to bring in his silky terrier all the way from Dubai to Sabah. Upon reaching Sabah, the dog was sent for quarantined immediately. Our Chef and his family used to visit the dog during weekends but the quarantine center was located quite far away. The dog was pining for them and vice versa. In the end, we assisted the Chef to write in to appeal to the Jabatan Haiwan if the quarantine period could be lessen due to concrete valid reasons e.g. dog pining away for owner, not eating properly, daughter or son missing their pet so much blah..blah.... then the Jabatan Haiwan said yes... they could house quarantine the dog but before the dog is released to them, the personnel from the Jabatan Haiwan paid a visit to the house to inspect it if it is safe for house quarantine. After inspection is done and a few minor request e.g. put up extra fencing the dog was released to the owner after being in the quarantine center for about only 2 weeks. So you can give it a try.... write in to the authorities and give them valid reasons why you want your pet near you. I am sure that they will consider it. 
Good Luck!  |
Sabahan authorities are much, much different compared to those over here, dear .... the people there are generally mucho, mucho friendlier and nicer ....
