Woman faces $20,000 bill to relocate rescued Bali dog to Australia
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Madelynn Davey, 27, moved from The Sunshine Coast to Bali with her Spanish boyfriend and rescued a stray puppy named Sadie. After more than a year, Ms. Davey has returned to Australia and is now facing a $20,000 cost to bring Sadie with her. The relocation process for pets from Bali to Australia is known to be tough and expensive. It includes a six-month quarantine period in Singapore to ensure the dog is disease-free before a further 30-day quarantine in Melbourne, Australia. The total cost covers microchips, vaccines, parasite treatments, health checks, flights, and accommodation. Ms. Davey is currently in Australia saving money for the process, while Sadie remains in Indonesia with a private trainer. There are an estimated 700,000 stray dogs in Bali, according to the non-profit Mission Pawsible. Despite some criticism regarding the high cost for "just a dog," many have supported Ms. Davey's decision, with some contributing to a GoFundMe page and sharing similar pet relocation experiences.
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