Pet Travel Scheme
You can now take your pet abroad with you with the "Pet Travel Scheme". Yes, you can now get a "Pet Passport"! This Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) allows pet dogs and cats to enter back into the UK without having to go into quarantine - as long as you have followed the rules.
It also allows people from the UK to take their pets to other EU countries and then bring them back into the UK without them having to go into quarantine.
We have listed the basic requirements for the Pet Passports below, but there are different requirements and regulations for different countries. To find out more we suggest you go to:
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/index.htm.
To obtain a Pet Passport you have to (in this order) :
Have your pet microchipped.
Have your pet vaccinated against rabies (even if your pet has already had a rabies vaccination).
Your pet now needs a blood test to make sure the rabies vaccination has worked.
Get the PETS documentation from your vets.
If not travelling with you, arrange for your pet to travel with an approved transport company on an authorised route.
Before your return journey to the UK, your pet must be treated against ticks and tapeworm (not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before your pet is checked in with it's travel company).
Please note though, that under the Pets Travel Scheme your pet cannot re-enter the UK until six calendar months have passed from the date that your pet had it's blood test, so you have to make sure you have the blood test at the correct time before your holiday. When the vet has issued the PETS documentation and the six months have passed, then the Pet Travel Scheme documents are valid for your pet to enter the UK.
We hope our information about the Pet Passports helps you decide whether or not to take your pet abroad. At least if you follow the rules you will not have to worry about quarantine when you return and you will not have to think about putting your pet into kennels or a cattery.
We would love to hear from you if you have used the Pet Travel Scheme. Please click here to contact us.
Happy Caravanning with your pets!
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