Has anyone had experience with bringing or selling a cat across the Canadian/US border? I am purchasing a cat from the states, but I am going there to pick her up. I'll fly back to Seattle and drive across the border with her, and they may not even ask me for her information. If they do however, I read online that I need proof of rabies vax plus a certificate of health from her local vet.
I know if I produce a bill of sale I'll have to pay duty on the purchase price, which can be steep as she will be more than $1,000.
The breeder has suggested that she provide a letter stating that the cat is co-owned by herself and me, which is partly true as we are working out a deal on kittens back.
Is it completely unethical to produce a bill of sale or such stating that the cat was given to me? I just want to avoid a huge duty charge at the border.
I know if I produce a bill of sale I'll have to pay duty on the purchase price, which can be steep as she will be more than $1,000.
The breeder has suggested that she provide a letter stating that the cat is co-owned by herself and me, which is partly true as we are working out a deal on kittens back.
Is it completely unethical to produce a bill of sale or such stating that the cat was given to me? I just want to avoid a huge duty charge at the border.