Bamako - 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?
I don't own pets. Friends who do seem to have one or two trusted vets. I don't think there are kennel services available. Malian guards are often afraid of dogs. The apartments are generally considered "no pet" residences. - Apr 2017
Pet care is okay. There are two vets that I know of in Bamako but the majority of expats use only one (Dr. Niare who is delightful, speaks some English, and makes house calls). We actually bought our lab here in Mali (from the other vet that breeds dogs) but had her spade by Dr. Niare. So far she has been in good health and you can tell Dr. Niare take good care of her. No kennel in town. You'll have to use friends as pet-sitters if you plan to travel. - Aug 2014
No. - Jul 2011
No. - Oct 2010
Not sure. I bought my dog here. But I don't think so. - May 2010
No, but avoid Dakar, as there have been problems with pets and customs. - Sep 2009
Not sure. - Feb 2009
No. - Feb 2009
No. - Jan 2009
