Has anyone crossed there recently with dogs?Last year, they asked for health certificates and sent us on our way. Easy.Two years ago, 3 of them came inside, went through EVERYTHING, and did not want to let us enter with any meat, cheese, pet food, lettuce, nothing. Finally they backed down and gave us a brochure that stated that it wasn't the law, but for the good of Mexico. One of the people was a female veterinarian.We have wondered if it was a "pet" project of someones, a PhD project, or something similar.I'd like to know if I need to empty my freezer and fridge before I get to the border this year!!!

Quick answer....we have several high quality grocery stores here. We have great Butchers for Sonoran Beef, we have Sams for lunch meat. Why bother with whether or not COFETUR is being tough on the border. Lately it feels relaxed but RV's always have fridges that will usually prompt a search.

I love to bring down my 3 pound bag of blue cheese, and they wanted to take my Chao Su Bao buns (only 2). Yes, we don't bring down much, we are in country 5 or 6 months, and bring back way more groceries than we take down. I just would like to know if they are being really really fussy this year. We agree with their reasoning, but enforce the laws, not what they think should be the law. We generally prefer the Mexico products, but when we empty our house fridge, there are always a couple of legal treasures.Do we love Mexico? Just acquired our Permanent Residency, and may stay.

Talleyho69 wrote:Do we love Mexico? Just acquired our Permanent Residency, and may stay.Congratulations!

Talleyho69 wrote:I love to bring down my 3 pound bag of blue cheese, and they wanted to take my Chao Su Bao buns (only 2). Yes, we don't bring down much, we are in country 5 or 6 months, and bring back way more groceries than we take down. I just would like to know if they are being really really fussy this year. We agree with their reasoning, but enforce the laws, not what they think should be the law. We generally prefer the Mexico products, but when we empty our house fridge, there are always a couple of legal treasures.Do we love Mexico? Just acquired our Permanent Residency, and may stay.2 thumbs up!

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Belgique
Explorer
Oct 27, 2016
Hope this is on-topic to the orig post: we'll take more dog food next time. Our delicate beasts eat no-grain food or they scratch like crazy all the time. The only place we could find it earlier this year was at Pet Smart and a bag that we pay $40 for north was $80 south. All the stores have dog food, just not grain free. Little packs of cat treats like "Temptations" were around $7 and we pay $3 north.

Other than these things, we found everything we could imagine at great prices. No need to carry anything. Plus, we ate out a lot because it was so great and affordable.
hypoxia
Explorer
Oct 27, 2016
Selkie wrote:
First time in a couple of years-today I was waved through with no inspection of my travel trailer.

Last week they went through all of our campers. You just never know.
Talleyho69
Moderator
Oct 27, 2016
That's the information I'm looking for! Thanks!!!!
Selkie
Explorer
Oct 27, 2016
First time in a couple of years-today I was waved through with no inspection of my travel trailer. I had no pets with me. Thanked the guard and she gave me a big smile.
sonora
Explorer
Oct 27, 2016
Tequila wrote:
You were lucky, this is the only crossing they have given me a hassle with my dog and taken all my beef away.

They told me to tell you that they really enjoyed your steaks but this year to have them cut thicker. :B
Talleyho69
Moderator
Oct 26, 2016
How recently? We were fine last year, but the year before, not.
Tequila
Explorer
Oct 26, 2016
You were lucky, this is the only crossing they have given me a hassle with my dog and taken all my beef away.
Talleyho69
Moderator
Oct 26, 2016
Asking about the Mexico side.
stanbnv
Explorer
Oct 26, 2016
We usually cross at Lukeville/Sonoyta both north and south and have never had more than a cursory look in. The only time we ever were sent to inspection was our first crossing north in 2006 and then the inspector only took our car food after letting us fill a bowl for them so they would have food 'till morning.
Belgique
Explorer
Oct 25, 2016
In March, the nice lady asked to come inside and look around but when she saw the dogs she said that she would just look outside!

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