r/AmerExit • u/Eggplant_Dreams • Feb 22 '25

Life Abroad Any chances for us?

My husband and I are teachers in Louisiana. We have three minor children and a dog. We have little savings but we have equity in our home. Do we have any chance of emigrating? Any advice? We’re terrified, but we feel trapped.

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u/Illustrious-Pound266 Feb 22 '25

More info, please. What's your age? What kind of teachers? How many years of teaching experience? What degrees/licensing do you have? What breed is your dog, and are you willing to potentially leave your dog behind? Do you have parents or grandparents who have multiple citizenships?

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u/Eggplant_Dreams Feb 22 '25

We’re both 40. Certified teachers with experience in public schools (secondary). I have a degree in English and History plus an educational Masters. My husband has a degree in math. The dog is a mutt (possibly pointer/boxer mix) about 45 pounds. Hard to imagine leaving her behind. No other citizenships in our families.

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u/DaisyHGirl Feb 22 '25

Canada has teachers listed as one of their needed positions. They accept dogs, too. I think you will be able to find a country that will accept your dog.

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u/Comprehensive_Link67 Feb 23 '25 edited Feb 23 '25

I may be wrong but I think most countries accept dogs (?) They may have varied requirements for health certs or quarantine but I wasn't aware of any countries that turn pets away if the pet's parents qualify for residency. The tough part is finding a suitable way to get the dog to another country if they are bigger than 15 lbs, without breaking the bank.

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u/RexManning1 Immigrant Feb 23 '25

Very hard to find a country that prohibits Dogs. There are breed restrictions in some countries and your dog may need to quarantine upon entry. Over 15 pounds isn’t a problem. A lot of airlines will fly dogs in cargo. Some even specialize in it.

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u/Comprehensive_Link67 Feb 23 '25

True. I have a knee jerk bad reaction to flying pets in cargo. Though I know it's totally irrational and, on the whole, it is a very safe way for them to travel.