Many people enjoy traveling abroad to see different scenery. During this trip, if you are a pet lover and are lucky enough to find a pet you like, you might buy it. After all, there are many excellent, rare, and purebred cats abroad that are hard to find in China. However, bringing your pet back home is a big problem. The various complicated documents and procedures can be daunting. So how can we overcome these obstacles and bring our pets back to China?
Generally, each person can only bring one pet cat, and they must obtain quarantine and vaccination certificates abroad. Only after both certificates are complete and the cat passes quarantine at the port of entry will it be allowed to enter the country. It should be noted that these two certificates cannot be obtained retroactively after returning to China. Cats and dogs without both certificates will have to be returned or detained and euthanized. 
Prepare the following items:
1. Flight case, a necessity. If you're unsure, just make sure it corresponds to the airline when you buy it; many flight cases advertise this way, so it's easy to recognize. The specifications are generally standardized, with very few exceptions or special requirements. If you're still unsure, you can call the airline to ask about the specific specifications and requirements.
2. Due to the bumpy journey, to avoid your cat urinating or defecating, it's best to withhold food and water for 8-12 hours before departure. Even if they don't relieve themselves, holding it in for the whole trip will be very uncomfortable for them. Healthy cats can go without food for a day without any problems.
3. Consider the weather conditions when you return home and make the airline carrier more comfortable, since the cat will only be able to rely on the small space inside the carrier during the journey.
4. If you're worried about bumpy rides or the carrier not being sturdy enough, you can find a luggage packing service and ask them to reinforce the carrier with several stitches. Alternatively, you can secure the carrier door at home with plastic latches or wire. (However, remember that if you have an appointment for airport quarantine, they will need to open the carrier and take the cat out for inspection, so wait until after the inspection before taking any of these steps.)
Before leaving the country:
1. Review the USDA's checklist of documents required for entry into China.
2. Determine your approximate travel dates and the Chinese airports you may enter through, then search for entry and exit inspection and quarantine information for those airports.
3. Check the USDA office information and take your cat to the veterinarian for a consultation and appointment.
4. Get the rabies vaccine and schedule an appointment for obtaining the international health certificate.
5. Purchase air tickets and confirm travel arrangements with the airline and all connecting airports regarding bringing animals.
6. Prepare travel supplies for your cat
7. Take your cat for a check-up and obtain an international health certificate, then mail it to the USDA. 8. Fee List
Precautions:
1. The veterinarian's signature on the rabies vaccine and health certificate must be written in blue pen!
2. Remember to have the veterinarian write the cat's weight on the form by hand, as they sometimes forget.
3. Be sure to pay at the counter of the ticketing company and get a receipt, and confirm that the fee covers the entire process.
4. Avoid wearing clothes that might get caught on a cat's claws, such as sweaters...
5. Don't take your cat out on the plane; the restroom is fine.
6. Choose a seat closest to the restroom, preferably one that you can reach right away when you stand up.
7. When your pet travels back to China with you, it will be transported along with your luggage via a conveyor belt after you disembark. Please pick it up as soon as possible.
Finally, pets entering China require quarantine in some locations. Currently confirmed quarantine-free locations include Tianjin, Dalian, Shenyang, Qingdao, Zhengzhou, and Hangzhou. Regardless of the country you bring your pet from, as long as the paperwork is complete, quarantine is waived. Shanghai and Beijing definitely require quarantine, and you'll need to pay for pet care during quarantine. The exact quarantine period seems to vary; you should call the airport for specific details. If you can't find a suitable direct flight, you can fly to a quarantine-free city within China, then buy a domestic flight ticket, and contact a domestic pet transport company to handle the necessary paperwork. This offers many options.
