Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
Are qualified veterinarians and/or good kennel services available? Do animals need to be quarantined upon entry to the country? Are there other considerations regarding pets that are particular to this country?
Yes, there are plenty of qualified veterinarians. There are not many kennels. No quarantine necessary. Many vets in Jerusalem will not neuter animals for religious reasons so if you need that done, do that before you arrive or take possession of the animal, or find a non-Jewish vet. Vet services are cheaper in Areas A and B of the West Bank, so you could drive your pet across the checkpoint to Bethlehem for vet services. - Nov 2022
If you can get out of here without adopting a street cat, you're made of strong stuff than most of us. Vet services are available and good, we paid about $100 for all the shots and spaying with our girl cat, and $50 for the neutering for our boy cat. - Oct 2019
Yes, we have a vet for our cat that we adopted here that makes house calls. There are vaccine and registration requirements for pets. Lots of stray cats everywhere, no stray dogs. People in East Jerusalem are not too keen on dogs and the teenage boys have fun whistling, yelling and tormenting them. - Aug 2018
Yes, vet services are very good and not too expensive (less than US). No quarantine, just paperwork before you get in. We brought a dog and a cat. It's hard to find green space for your dog in East Jerusalem, and people can be a little afraid, but many people are also curious. None of the housing here has yards. - Apr 2018
Yes. No quarantine necessary. but you must get the rabies titer prior to entry -- this could take a few months so plan ahead. - Dec 2016
No quarantine. There was a fair bit of paperwork, but I don't remember the details as my spouse filled it out. - Aug 2015
Pet care is pretty good. Our dog did not have to be quarantined. The vet we took her to was awesome! - May 2015
No quarantine but it's advised to bring your pets with you on your flight or you will have to pay customs import fees. No fees other than airline charges if pets travel with a diplomat. - Mar 2014
No. - Aug 2013
No. They never even looked at our cat's papers. - Jul 2013
No. - Feb 2009
