I have a little cat that has taken a liking to me, details inside?

When a cat adopts a human, it’s extremely hard to say no, particularly so if you have a soft and caring side open to life’s little rejects. As to traveling across borders with a pet, I’m clueless. But my heart is certianly with you in not turning her over to near certain euthanasia. Good luck and Godspeed in your move.

Here’s some info for you. There are a lot of details to verify.

It’s more complicated from South Africa, which is not only a non-EU country but also not qualified under the PETS (Pet Travel Scheme)...Here

“Please be advised that because South Africa is not qualified under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), dogs exported from South Africa to the United Kingdom, have to enter into six months of quarantine upon entry into the UK. The only alternative to UK quarantine would be to import your pet into another PETS qualifying country (having met their importation requirements), and to then prepare the animal for UK entry from there. For more information regarding UK PETS entry requirements, PETS compliant countries, carriers and routes, please see the link below.”

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/procedures/owners.htm

When you do figure it out, can you ship her to someone in the UK? This way you can work on getting her settled before you leave and then have some time to handle everything else and be ready to care for her once you have settled in. First thing I would do is get her checked out and make sure she has all her vaccinations required for the South Africa and the the UK.

Try to find a local organization which offers low cost vaccinations, vet service, spay/neuter for people with limited finances.

Once you find a vet, they can guide you through a lot of what is needed. And she must be spayed ASAP so that there are no more little “patches” without homes.

There are also rescue groups who may be able to help out as they have transportation networks of volunteers.

There’s usually dedicated groups of animal loving volunteers in most areas to lend a hand where they can.

Many times cats choose their people rather than the other way around. Obviously you have been chosen. That’s a wonderful thing and in seeking to do right for this kitty, you’ll encounter other groups willing to help out. You just have to look for them. Try asking around at vets offices.

When I first moved here to Michigan I just put the phrase “low cost spay/neuter” into Google along with my location and went from there. I then got recos for local affordable vets and found a wonderful compassionate one near me.

Face it, you’ve fallen in love. It may not be practical, but you’re going to have to try to take it with you. I don’t think you’ll regret it.

@gailcalled Thank you so much, great information.

I’m not positive about quarantine from S. Africa to the UK. Although a freind of mine had to quarantine from the mainland U.S. to Hawaii a few years ago. There was another option available to her (other than an actual quarantine in a facility in Hawaii). She was able to quarantined her pets in her own home. All of her pets had all of their shots. Ask your vet about this option.