Mummyof2 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Hi everyone! I'm new here and am so glad to find you all! Jotting down all your wise words! I'm in the process of emigration and wondered if anyone can help me. Firstly, emigrating with the 4 legged family member. Our dog is coming but I'm wondering about the timing, and if this will restrict my rental options too severely. I can leave him for a few months in the UK if needed. Any advice? Do dog walkers cost a lot, and can dogs live outside when you are working so I wouldn't need to get a dog walker? He's a house dog as he doesn't like getting wet or cold! Secondly, childcare. I need morning drop off and probably some pick ups. Did you find there were other mums eager to help out for some pocket money or go on official childminder sites to find yours?? The school one seems quite expensive to me... Thirdly, anyone recommend a good ballet school in north side of CPD, please? She's doing multiple dance classes so need some options to fit around everything else! She's doing RAD exams at the moment. Sorry to ask so many questions in one go! Any advice much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Can't help with the dog as we brought a cat - I do know from reading others posts that the timing of the necessary tests is pretty important so that would be something to look into. North of the CBD is a massive area, if you have an idea of where you'll be living area wise then I would google dance schools within a reasonable commute. I don't think mums would be after the extra pocket money - you could try a nearby high school for one of the senior students who the school could vouch for, as you get friendly with people you might be able to come to an arrangement with some of the other parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hi everyone! I'm new here and am so glad to find you all! Jotting down all your wise words! I'm in the process of emigration and wondered if anyone can help me. Firstly, emigrating with the 4 legged family member. Our dog is coming but I'm wondering about the timing, and if this will restrict my rental options too severely. I can leave him for a few months in the UK if needed. Any advice? Do dog walkers cost a lot, and can dogs live outside when you are working so I wouldn't need to get a dog walker? He's a house dog as he doesn't like getting wet or cold! Secondly, childcare. I need morning drop off and probably some pick ups. Did you find there were other mums eager to help out for some pocket money or go on official childminder sites to find yours?? The school one seems quite expensive to me... Thirdly, anyone recommend a good ballet school in north side of CPD, please? She's doing multiple dance classes so need some options to fit around everything else! She's doing RAD exams at the moment. Sorry to ask so many questions in one go! Any advice much appreciated! The first thing to ensure with the dog is that you start the process early as it takes time and I recommend you use a specialist pet shipping company such as Pet Air. Be aware as well, there is no quarantine facility in Perth and he will need to go to Melbourne. If if he is an inside dog, then I wouldn't be thinking of changing that. Some dogs in oz are left outside. Personally I think it's cruel. Winter temps can be very cold and summer very hot. What about putting a doggy door in? We did in our rental. Rentals are are very easy to get at the moment with thousands empty across Perth so I wouldn't worry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummyof2 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks for that. Yes started the Rabies vaccine and just had the blood test so the clock can start ticking! I'm in touch with PetAir and vet seems to knee them well and thinks they are good. PetAir are getting the quote for Melbourne to Perth flight so I an work out the total.. Scary amounts!! I agree about dogs left outside. I just wasn't sure if it gets hot inside and better if he can roam the garden to find himself a cooler spot. I love the idea of a pet door. Are landlords really this easy-going to allow one to be out in on a rental accommodation?? Wow. He's generally an indoor dog so would be great. Can you recall how easy and costs for fitting one, roughly? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummyof2 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thank you, that's really kind of you. We are holding school places at swanborne/Claremont although my work will be north of city. I realise living out of town would reduce the rental costs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks for that. Yes started the Rabies vaccine and just had the blood test so the clock can start ticking! I'm in touch with PetAir and vet seems to knee them well and thinks they are good. PetAir are getting the quote for Melbourne to Perth flight so I an work out the total.. Scary amounts!! I agree about dogs left outside. I just wasn't sure if it gets hot inside and better if he can roam the garden to find himself a cooler spot. I love the idea of a pet door. Are landlords really this easy-going to allow one to be out in on a rental accommodation?? Wow. He's generally an indoor dog so would be great. Can you recall how easy and costs for fitting one, roughly? Thank you! Landlords are not too bad. Particularly at the moment as so many people have left Perth due to the down turn that they are pretty happy to get tenanants. At worst I would expect them to say you have to remove it at the end of tenancy. We had it put in a window, which meant a new window and so just kept the old pane in case they asked for it. Have you already secured a job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummyof2 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Oh good idea! Yes job was the easier part in my case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welljock Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Landlords are not too bad. Particularly at the moment as so many people have left Perth due to the down turn that they are pretty happy to get tenanants. At worst I would expect them to say you have to remove it at the end of tenancy. We had it put in a window, which meant a new window and so just kept the old pane in case they asked for it. Have you already secured a job? We bought a patio dog door that fits in the tracks, similar to this https://www.bunnings.com.au/hartman-pacific-300-x-180mm-medium-pet-door-for-patio-and-sliding-doors_p3961410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 We bought a patio dog door that fits in the tracks, similar to this https://www.bunnings.com.au/hartman-pacific-300-x-180mm-medium-pet-door-for-patio-and-sliding-doors_p3961410 We looked at them, but it wasnt that expensive to have a window made and fitted - there was one next to the door and from memory it cost just over $200 and they didnt care about reinstating it when we left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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