Jo,

I live in St Julians & it is about a 10 minute drive to Valletta but
during working time it could probably take you about 30 minutes.
Mellieha to Valletta would be quite a long drive by Malta standards
but nothing is far in Malta compared to the UK. In Mellieha & Attard
you will find more houses to rent but you can get some in parts of
St Julians which are nice to.

I've lived in Malta for 5 years & I am very happy here & know lots
of expat who are. I have also known of several people who have
brought their dogs in from the UK & other countries with no
problems. One friend brought her small dog over & it sat on her lap
on the plane. I have never heard of dogs being badly treated or
shot. I am a member of the SPCA here & I am sure action would be
taken against any bad treatment of animals if reported.

As regards quarantine some of my friends dogs did have to do it but
this was before Malta joined the EU. I am not sure what happens now
but maybe the British Embassy in Malta could help you with this type
of question, or should be able to point you in the right direction.

I hope this is of help to you & good luck

Best Regards
Rosie Hollingsworth






--- In britishexpatsinmalta2@..., "footfirst4"
<footfirst4@y...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> My husband has just been offered a job on Malta - the contract is
> for a maximum of 3 years. He would be working in Valletta. Would
> greatly appreciate any advice as to where we should live. Thinking
> of St. Julians or possibly inland a bit, Attard or Mellieha -
> although not sure about how long traveling to Valletta would be.
We
> are thinking of renting initially - although it would probably
have
> to be a house rather than apartment as we have two dogs. Also, if
> anyone has moved to Malta with dogs recently would appreciate any
> information as to Maltese requirements for bringing dogs into the
> country. I presume quarantine isn't required now as Malta is in
EU.
> I also had conflicting advice from British Airways and Air Malta
> about transporting the dogs. BA said they could go as excess
> baggage in the hold. Air Malta said they would have to go as
cargo
> as they didn't think the Maltese authorities would accept them as
> excess baggage!
>
> Regards Jo Pike