Pet travel rules in UK from 1 January 2012

[saschia]

Originally Posted by hedeon

Step 5 – Arrange for your animal to travel with an approved transport company on an authorised route – Your pet must enter the UK from a listed country or territory travelling with an approved transport company on an authorised route.

What if I travel by car for example, or by train or other means where the dog travels with me? Do I have to have it transported by an approved transport company anyway?

[hedeon]

Well, I think it would be the best to direct all of you to original page of DEFRA site, where you can find much more info and explanations.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pet...ners/#from1jan

[Shadowlands]

Originally Posted by saschia

What if I travel by car for example, or by train or other means where the dog travels with me? Do I have to have it transported by an approved transport company anyway?

If you travel by car, as long as you use one of the established ferry companies or Eurostar, you will have no problems. Only thing you would need to know is that the dog (cat,ferret) must be treated for internal parasites and fleas not less than 24 hours and not later than 48 hours prior to entering the UK. For us, that would mean finding a vet somewhere in southern/mid Germany to do this (it must be administered by a vet and entered into the passport and stamped), taking an overnight break and then continuing on to the UK. A small complication, but at least it means I can travel home to the UK with my pets, should I wish.

PS Same goes for train, but you'd be on Eurostar that way (no other option!)

[saschia]

Shadowlands, thanks for clearing up. I am glad about the changes - I would like to go to Scotland sometime and getting the blood test was quite a nuisance - the one lab licensed in Slovakia did not have a good reputation.

[hedeon]

Yes!!!

[Vaiva]

These are really great news. Not only for puppies, but also for travelling

[happyfeet]

Originally Posted by tupacs2legs

So we agree on one thing. 'Happyfeet' about encouraging understanding of the breed.

....Oh so now my Tupac is a cross is he...how convinient

I was referring to Tassle comment

however as your dog is from wolfzone a uk breeder of crossed/mixed aka MUTT dogs ..??

I dont ask you to agree with me your opinion is your own as a forum member I think I am right to share mine?

And worry that you are being encouraged to breed your dog by other members which really isnt the answer is it?

I have owned this breed for over 10 years and had my darling in the uk for pasted 3 years so I think I have an opinion to share same as you do?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Shadowlands

PS Same goes for train, but you'd be on Eurostar that way (no other option!)

Only eurostar don't allow pets on at all.
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisur...avel_needs.jsp

[koboldine]

Is it still policy that some breeds AND dogs which look-alike these breeds are forbidden to enter UK?
Because that's why I was affraid to travel to the UK with my Wolfdog...

[tupacs2legs]

Originally Posted by koboldine

Is it still policy that some breeds AND dogs which look-alike these breeds are forbidden to enter UK?
Because that's why I was affraid to travel to the UK with my Wolfdog...

Defra changed the laws regarding csv's and swh a while ago now,its perfectly legal to bring them here

[Shadowlands]

Originally Posted by Baz

Only eurostar don't allow pets on at all.
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisur...avel_needs.jsp

Oops sorry everyone, I thought I had read on the DEFRA site that Eurostar was an accepted route - didn't check further - or maybe I just assumed it...

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Shadowlands

Oops sorry everyone, I thought I had read on the DEFRA site that Eurostar was an accepted route - didn't check further - or maybe I just assumed it...

Of course you can go through the Channel Tunnel with Eurotunnel, but in your car......