I was told that I should cross post this from another forum to you guys- probably the most knowlegable about this subject:

Has anyone brought over a pet? I am a prospective student with a dog. I will absolutely not come without her. I have already researched the airlines that will transport pets, I pretty much understand that part. But, what about finding off-campus housing that will allow pets? She is a tiny chihuahua by the way. My apartment here only allows small animals, so I don't know if that's a plus there. I have also heard that if there is an emergency evacuation, I will have to leave her behind. Is this true? Was anyone there during the hurricane Ivan evac that might have seen/heard of this? Does anyone know anyone that brought over a pet? Thanks! God Bless!

Oh- I also have sugar gliders and a hedgehog- will I be allowed to bring these to Grenada?

You are allowed to bring pets to Grenada, and Grenada does NOT have a quarantine time for animals. The school however does not currently have on campus housing for students with pets, so you would have to live off campus. The school will help assist you in this, and you will find that many of your fellow vet students also live off campus with their pets.



The most difficult part is arranging it through the airlines. The airline only allow so many pets on each flight, and also will not allow pets if the temperature is colder than 35 degrees or warmer than 85 degrees. Also, be careful about where you fly to. Do NOT fly through Barbados! Try to get a direct flight, or go through Puerto Rico. You will not have a problem that way. The school will give you the proper paperwork that you will need to get filled out by your veterinarian.



In the rare case of emergencies like last year, the students with pets did have a difficult time getting off of the island with their pets, and ended up staying on the island longer than students without pets. Again, airlines will only allow a certain amount of pets on each plane, so with everyone leaving at the same time, that caused a major problem.



If anyone wishes, give me a call and I will help you get in touch with some of our students who are currently there with pets.

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Jeffrey Bates
Veterinary Enrollment Counselor
St George's University

"I may only be one person, but I will be one person who makes a difference."

I don't know of anyone who has brought these types of animals down before, but I will try to find out if they would be allowed into the country and get back to you.

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Jeffrey Bates
Veterinary Enrollment Counselor
St George's University

"I may only be one person, but I will be one person who makes a difference."

I have to disagree with the airlines comment. If the dog is small (under a certain weight limit), it can be transported in the cabin in a proper carryon bag...so the temparature restrictions do not apply. Also, check with airlines as to which airlines allow carryon pets, not all of them do. Granada is not a problem to bring animals to, it's St. Vincent's that doeas not allow- they have a quarantine period. Sorry!

How does the quarantine work? What do you mean- does not allow? Do you mean it is a big hassle, or can't be done?

Has anyone gone to St.Vincent's with a dog here?

Does anyone know about bringing small caged animals- specifically sugar gliders? My suggies just had 2 babies, they are adorable!

I have been trying to do some research on sugar gliders and hedgehogs, and have not been given an official answer as of yet. However I was told it may be difficult to bring them to Grenada as they are not indigenous to the island, and then it may be difficult to bring them back into the United States when you are ready to get back.

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Jeffrey Bates
Veterinary Enrollment Counselor
St George's University

"I may only be one person, but I will be one person who makes a difference."

Thank you for your help. Let me know what you find out.

Hi! I am also a prospective student that will not go without my dog!! I would love to have on-campus housing during my first year so that I can be near school and meet people easier. Is there any way that they will allow a dog (she was previously a service animal)?

If not, how near are the other housing options - and are they in an area where a lot of SGU students live? Affordable?