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 Bringing
your pet to the UK?
Taking
your Pet to France for a holiday? Taking
your pet to Ireland? The
Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is the system that allows
pet animals from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine as long
as they meet certain criteria. It also means that people in the UK who 'meet'
these conditions can take their pets to these countries and bring them back without
the need for quarantine. The
scheme: (PETS) only applies to domestic Cats and
Dogs* including registered assisted dogs (i.e. guide dogs and hearing dogs.) It
does not include any other animals like rabbits, guinea pigs or hamsters etc.
The scheme is limited and only operates from certain countries and territories
coming into the UK. It
is against the law in Great Britain to possess certain types of dogs and meeting
the requirements of PETS
will not change that. Under the scheme which is also
known as PETS, animals can travel across Europe without the need to be placed
into quarantine for 6 months on their return to the UK.
Joining PETS Passport Scheme: At least 6 months
before the date of travel into the UK: The dog or cat must be fitted with a microchip.
The animal must be vaccinated against rabies. A blood test must be done to ensure
that the above vaccination will offer sufficient protection against rabies.
An official PETS
certificate can then be obtained from a government authorised
vet and must be carried when traveling. A declaration of residency form (PETS3)
must be signed which states that the animal has not been outside any of the PETS
qualifying countries in the 6 months before entry or re-entry to the UK. 24 to
48 hours before returning to the UK the animal must be treated for ticks and tapeworm
and a vet's certificate confirming this has been done obtained. However
a certificate of health signed by a vet 24 hours before departure is recommended
for entry into Belgium and Holland. For animals traveling to Belgium a EXP26 rabies
certificate is required and must have been issued at least 30
days before travel.
Coming or going to Ireland? Pets that have first
entered the British Isles under the Scheme can then travel between the UK, the
Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland without the need
for extra documentation. However, you are advised to take your pets documents
with you in case you need to show them.
See also
defra For UK agriculture.govFor
Ireland
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Profits
from Animal Insurance Protect Endangered Gorillas in the Congo Last
December, Animal
Friends Insurance chose to support the charity Gearing
Up For Gorillas (G4G
- www.g4g.co.uk), by helping with funding for vital
projects to save the majestic mountain gorillas in the war torn Democratic Republic
of Congo (DRC). AFI report that they are already making a difference. Funding
has enabled the feeding and care of three orphan baby gorillas at a sanctuary
in Goma. Ndeze and Ndakasi are two mountain gorillas and Mapendo an eastern lowland
gorilla. G4G
representative Linda Nunn commented, “The milk powder for baby gorillas
is very expensive (especially at the moment with insecurity and travel issues),
and the ranger/care givers have to go further to fetch forest food for them every
day. They're obviously having to go further to quieter areas or pay local people
to fetch it from afar for them and that all takes money. Funds from AFI will keep
Ndeze, Ndakasi and Mapendo fed and looked after for some time.” The
UN has declared 2009 to be the official “Year of the Gorilla” to raise
awareness of their plight and the efforts of rangers who risk their lives to protect
them. Animal Friends is proud to support this cause and aims to assist in the
campaign. G4G
works to assist park rangers who have limited resources and whose work place is
one of the most dangerous in the world. Many rangers and their families have been
living in trenches because of the war. Over the last decade, more than 100 rangers
have been killed while on duty in DRC. Five
National Parks in DRC are classified as ‘World Heritage Sites – in
Danger’. These five sites are the last refuge for many of the worlds endangered
and threatened species. In eastern DRC, the Virunga National Park is home to around
half of the last remaining mountain gorillas. The gorillas are under intense threat
– as are the brave rangers who work there. In January, ranger Safari Kakule
was attacked and killed. AFI has
started to provide funding to directly help these courageous rangers. Animal
Friends Insurance can help protect your pet against the rising costs
of pet insurance - you can buy
pet insurance online quickly and easily, and they have a range of policies
to suit every need and budget. As an ethical insurer, Animal Friends Insurance
is the only UK pet
insurance company which donates one hundred percent of its net profits
to helping animal charities and welfare organisations all over the world. More
Information:
Christopher Fairfax, Marketing Director Animal Friends Insurance
- Tel. +44 (0) 844 557 1255
E-mail: chrisf@animalfriends.co.uk
Web: http://www.animalfriends.org.uk/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=136_0_4_9
Animal Friends Insurance, London Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7RT Linda
Nunn, Tel. +44 (0)1725 553149 and +44 (0)7801 531205
E-mail: linda@g4g.co.uk
Web: www.g4g.co.uk
Gearing Up For Gorillas, 87 Chapel Farm Cottage, Gussage St Andrew, Blandford,
DT11 8DL Please
note, all details on any of the Insurance industry Press Releases displayed on
this site are provided by insurance companies, organisations, Government
departments and media and jml Property Services does not take any responsibilty
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conditions affect one in eight cats and dogs under the age of three April 2009 Sainsbury’s
Finance warns of the danger of medical conditions becoming " pre-existing" Cat
and dog owners are putting their finances at risk by not insuring their pets as
soon as they acquire them, according to Sainsbury’s Finance. Every year, one in
eight (12%) cats and dogs under the age of three suffers from some form of medical
condition(1) which may recur later in life, or be linked to other conditions.
The bank is warning that if pet owners don’t take out a pet insurance policy as
soon as they buy a pet, any illnesses occurring during this time could be regarded
as pre-existing medical conditions when they do come to take out insurance. These
conditions and sometimes those that are linked in some way, can therefore be excluded
from the cover. If
a pet
insurance claim is discovered to be for
a pre-existing condition and thus excluded from the cover, the insurer will refuse
the claim, and with 38% of all refused claims occurring because of pet owners’
failure to declare illnesses prior to taking out cover, this is the most common
reason for claims having to be turned down(1). Medical
conditions in the first three years are more common amongst dogs, an estimated
22% of which suffer from a condition in their first three years. Sainsbury’s Finance
estimates that more than 140,000 dogs under the age of three suffer from dermatitis
every year for example, and over 170,000 suffer from lameness, 73,000 of which
are under the age of one. The average medical cost for treating lameness in a
dog during the first three years of its life is more than £322(1). A
smaller percentage (4%) of cats suffer from such conditions in their first three
years, but there are still estimated to be more than 28,000 cats under the age
of three who suffer from cystitis every year, and nearly 18,000 who suffer from
lameness(1). Joanne
Mallon, Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance Manager, explains: “Pet owners often buy a puppy
or a kitten and assume they will be healthy while they are young, so they don’t
bother to take out pet insurance immediately. However our figures show that many
cats and dogs develop conditions early on in life, conditions that will often
persist. Unfortunately, like with private medical care in humans, owners will
struggle to get cover for an existing, condition which may mean paying for veterinary
treatment and medication for this condition for the rest of the pet’s life. "Pet
owners should make sure that they take out good quality pet insurance as soon
as they buy a pet, to save them from potentially ongoing and costly veterinary
expenditure.” Good
quality pet insurance does not need to be expensive, good cover at a competitive
price can be found by shopping around. Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance offering up to
£7,500 cover per condition for vet fees is also designed to offer some of the
widest range of benefits available at a competitive price. Source:
Sainsbury’s
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Animal Friends Insurance launch a new range of pet insurance policies on 6th May
2009 Animal
Friends Insurance
will
launch a new range of pet insurance policies on 6th May 2009. Starting at just
£3.27 per month for a dog the policies will give Affiliates much greater chances
of conversion and therefore income generation. Cheaper premiums right across the
board will now also be available for customers choosing a higher excess option.
Animal
Friends, the UK pet insurer that donates its net profits to support animal charities
worldwide, will now offer perhaps the widest range of pet insurance options currently
available in the UK - and the most comprehensive. The
policies on offer will include full lifetime cover - giving up to a staggering
£40,000 per condition for life - to a unique entry level product, an Accident
Only Policy, which starts at just £3.27 per month for dogs. All
new polices - save for Accident Only - will also now include Free Overseas Travel
Cover as standard, allowing up to £2000 emergency vets fees cover in EU countries
for those who take their pets with them on holiday. Animal
Friends will offer 7 different policy options ensuring there is a product for
every pocket and need. To further help pet owners in difficult financial times
Animal Friends will offer two choices of vet fee Excess - £49 or £99 - giving
customers a further chance of reducing premiums by selecting the higher Excess.
As
before, Animal Friends will continue to insure pets at any age, so even older
pets can be insured for the first time with premiums being kept low by a method
of co-insurance which makes things fair for those who find they don't have to
claim. More
information about Animal Friends Insurance Animal
Friends is an ethical insurance business that has dedicated its net profits to
the care of animals and their environment. Our aim is that:- By working with good
charities and supporting worthy animal welfare projects worldwide Animal Friends
will help improve the lives of animals; combat animal abuse and cruelty; assist
in the protection of rare and endangered species; help conserve unique and vital
habitats for the benefit of animals and humans alike and assist local communities
to protect and value their heritage; By leading the way with a new business ethic
we shall persuade others within the commercial sector to do more to help their
communities and/or other causes deserving of care. Animal
Friends was the idea of businesswoman and long term animal lover Elaine Fairfax.
Elaine had been brought up in an animal loving family and her grandfather had
even received a medal from the RSPCA at the turn of the 20th century for stopping
someone beating a horse. Elaine had worked closely with many animal charities
in her business life but she wanted to do more to help animals so she decided
to use her business skills to raise substantial funds for animal charities through
something people need anyway - pet insurance - rather than competing with others
for charitable donations. Thus the unique concept of Animal Friends Insurance
was born... For
her foresight and dedication Elaine was named the 2005 NatWest everywoman Businesswoman
of the Year, a prestigious and highly competitive Award given also to acknowledge
the fast growth of Animal Friends Insurance which, in a few short years, has become
the largest independent pet insurance provider in the UK. Source:
Animal
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your pet by air or sea April
2006 - Report from The Riviera Reporter in
the South
of France Those
who welcomed the UK Government's Travel Scheme (PETS) were often disillusioned
to find out how difficult it turned out to be to take their dogs and cats across
the Channel. They could manage the formalities, but then found that means to travel
were limited. Low cost airlines like
easyJet and Ryanair don't
accept animals, explaining that any problem with a travelling pet could lengthen
the turn-round time of a flight. Eurostar
refuses to allow dogs and cats on their trains, claiming
that many passengers would find their prescence disagreeable. You can, though
fly your animal with BA, usually in the hold. But it's expensive: dogs are charged
by the kilo and on top there's a handling fee of £85. One Riviera
Reporter reader said it had cost him £360
to bring a labrador from London Heathrow to Nice. Animals travelling unaccompanied
are charged extra. Jilly Parker is lobbying Eurostar to relax it rules.
Below
are some of the European airlines who will carry pets - Many will allow small
pets in the cabin SWISS
International Air Lines -(from SWISS
website) can fly your pet Take your special companion
along with you when you travel. With SWISS, your
pet can travel on all flights to any destination of our network either right next
to you in the cabin or in cabin-like conditions in the baggage compartment of
the aircraft. This site is meant to inform you about the conditions that apply
to either form of transport.Transport in the cabin You can take your pet in the
cabin if belongs to one of the following categories: Dogs and cats Service animals
such as seeing-eye and hearing dogs. The
animal must fulfil the following conditions: It must be clean, healthy, harmless
and odourless It must not be pregnant It must not annoy passengers It must not
exceed a weight of 8 kg (including soft-sided container) Please
note that your pet must: Be booked in advance Be
kept in a clean, leak-proof, escape-proof and claw-proof, soft-sided container
providing enough room for the animal. The pet must be kept in the container (including
head and tails) during the whole flight. Be kept under your seat during the whole
flight Please note that on A330/A340
First and Business Class, due to the type of seats, it is not possible to stow
the animal under the seat. Therefore, the animal will be placed for take-off and
landing either: in the wardrobe in the hat rack under another seat, in Economy
Class, if available. Aer
Lingus - (from Aer Lingus website) Pets can be booked
on direct Ireland to USA Aer Lingus flights only. It is the passenger's responsibility
to ensure that they adhere to the regulations of the country to which they are
travelling. All animals will be transported in the Cargo Hold.
British
Airways - (from British Airways website) How will my pet travel? We
offer two different ways for your pet to travel: Accompanied Pets
- allows you and your pet to travel together on the same
flight. The pet checks-in with you at the passenger terminal and rejoins you on
arrival in the baggage hall at the destination airport. This service is available
to most British Airways destinations. Please see below for restrictions.
Unaccompanied Pets - This product is available
when you are unable to travel with your pet, or your pet is not a cat or dog,
or your pet is travelling into the UK on the Pets Travel Scheme. Your pet must
be taken to our cargo terminal and should be collected by you, or a nominated
person, from the cargo terminal at the destination airport.
British
Midland - BMI -(from BMI website) pets travelling within or between UK & Ireland
If you want to travel on the same flight as your pet,
simply notify our passenger reservations team at the time of booking. The animal
must be carried in a suitable pet carrier (your vet can advise you of a suitable
type). Your pet will be checked-in as excess baggage and will travel in the hold
of the aircraft. Below is a list of routes that bmi has been approved
to operate the pet travel scheme: Alicante to London
Heathrow Amsterdam to London Heathrow Brussels to London Heathrow Hanover to London
Heathrow Nice to London Heathrow Palma to London Heathrow Paris to London Heathrow.
KLM
- Royal Dutch Airlines - (from KLM website) You have three choices for transporting
dogs and cats. In the cabin: In certain cases, pets
may travel in the cabin. Consult KLM Reservations regarding the size and weight
of the kennel and other restrictions. In the hold: If the pet is not allowable
in the cabin, it may travel in the baggage hold. As cargo: Pets traveling unaccompanied
must be shipped through KLM Cargo. Note: Pets can only be transported as cargo
to: Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, South Africa
and the United Kingdom. Embargoes may also apply depending on the type of aircraft
and season. No cats allowed to Peru. Iberia
- (from Iberia Website) Pets (such as dogs, cats, birds, etc.) that
meet legal and documentary requisites, may be accepted as hold or cabin luggage.
In any case, the excess luggage rate will be payable for their carriage.
Admittance to the hold: As a general rule, live animals
must be carried in the hold of aeroplanes, in suitable containers provided by
the passenger.Containers must have the following characteristics: Durability and
security Comfort, bearing in mind the size of the animal Ventilation A lock that
is guaranteed not to open at any point A leakproof base. Admittance
to the cabin: At the request of the passenger, and
subject to authorisation from the booking office, certain pets may be carried
in the cabin, provided that they meet the following conditions: The weight of
the animal plus the container or cage in which it is to travel may be no more
than 8 kg. The container may be a maximum of 45 cm in length, 35 cm in width and
25 cm in depth, provided that the sum of those 3 measurements does not exceed
105 cm. Animals must be carried in suitable containers (solid, ventilated and
secure, and with a leakproof base). Such
containers may be provided by passengers or purchased from Iberia. In the event
of a container failing to meet the minimum conditions for admittance, it will
be rejected when boarding. Birdcages must be durable and have a secure lock. It
must not be possible for food or drink to be spilled therein. Additionally, cages
must always be covered. In the case of animals of reduced size or weight, several
of the same species may be admitted in a single container. Under no circumstances
will animals whose particular characteristics, unpleasant odour, etc., may disturb
other passengers or the crew be admitted. Animals must travel with the passenger,
without disturbing those travelling alongside them. Passengers carrying an animal
in the cabin may not occupy seats in rows corresponding to emergency exits.
Under no circumstances may animals be released from their containers inside
the cabin. Caring for the animals will be the responsibility
of the passenger. Air
France - (from the Air France Website) - Want to bring your pet along when you
travel? To find out if your pet can travel with you
in the cabin, please call Air France Reservations when booking your flight.
In the cabin: limited to dogs and cats weighing less than
5 kg service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, regardless of weight Restrictions:
your pet must be carried in a vented bag that remains on the floor near your seat.
To ensure the comfort and safety of the other passengers, your pet must remain
in its bag during the flight. In the hold: The
captain will be informed that your pet is in the hold and will take the necessary
steps to ensure its comfort during the flight (lighting, heating). Dogs and cats
weighing more than 5 kg must be transported in the hold. Alitalia
- (from the Alitalia Website) Travelling with your pet in safety and comfort -
As of October 1, 2004, there is a new EU law which
requires cats and dogs to have a passport when they travel to other member states.
The passport must be issued by a vet who has been designated by the appropriate
authority, and should contain information about vaccinations and the animal’s
general state of health. Moreover, cats and dogs must have a legible tattoo on
them, or an electronic identification system (chip, or transponder). Animals aged
under three months cannot travel in Europe, since the anti-rabies vaccine is not
administered until the animal is three months old. Unlike other countries, Sweden,
Ireland and the United Kingdom still enforce their own laws, such as antiparasitic
treatment against echinococcus and ticks. Remember that in some countries there
are bans or limitations about bringing in certain animals. Pets are considered
“extra” to baggage allowance and are subject to a supplementary
fee that is calculated
according to the weight and number of animals (also depending on the itinerary.
Remember that some countries have regulations restricting the entrance of certain
types of animals. On all of our transatlantic aircraft, pets are checked in as
registered baggage and travel in the hold. To find out if your flight will allow
your pet in the cabin*, please contact your local Alitalia reservations
call center. Lufthansa
- (from the Lufthansa
Website) Pets - If
the respective country regulations permit the export, transit and import we will
transport your pet in the cargo compartment. With advance reservation, small dogs
and cats may also be accepted in the cabin. Please note that the valid regulations
for the protection of animals have to be observed. Special transport conditions
apply for certain dog races. Your Lufthansa sales office or your travel agent
will be glad to inform you about the details.
Taking
your pets by sea? - To and from England, France,
Belgium and the Netherlands Although
like your luggage the pet stays in your vehicle, most companies charge you for
this! The reason is that they will to read your pet's identifying microchip and
check its passport and documentation to prove your pet has received all the necessary
vaccinations and treatments (e.g. rabies injection and tick and worm treatment).
P&O
Ferries will
carry PETS on all services from Dover to Calais and Hull to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.
They charge £15 each way per pet.The P&O Ferries service from Portsmouth
to Bilbao does not take part in the Pet Travel Scheme due to the length of the
sailing, as this would be unsuitable for any pet to travel. Pets
must remain in the vehicle during the crossing. Owners do not have access to their
pets during the crossing. SeaFrance
is
a pet friendly
company and a dog, cat or ferret is classed as another passenger. The price of
the crossing for each pet is included in the Calais-Dover leg (45 € per pet).
Their pet must remain within the vehicle (they are therefore not allowed to travel
if you are a foot passenger). Guide dogs travel free of charge.
Hoverspeed:
Charge £18 each way. Pets must remain in the
vehicle during the crossing. Owners do not have access to their pets during the
crossing. Pets must be secured in a carrier during crossing.
Brittany
Ferries They
charge from just £50 return for a cat or dog can travel on any of their routes
to France, in the comfort of the owner car. If travelling to Spain the cost is
from £60 return and there are dedicated kennels available on board.
Norfolk
Line Charge
£20 per pet The
animals must stay in the vehicle at all times throughout the crossing.
Eurotunnel
Charge £30 from France to England for cats, dogs
and ferrets.Registered
guide dogs travel free of charge. Pet rabbits and rodents (guinea pigs, mice)
travel without a passport and are free of charge! SpeedFerries
Charge
£15 per pet per crossing - They only carry cats and dogs. Company
ceased trading in November 2008 Stena
Line Charge £10 each between Harwich - Hook of Holland.
DFDS
Seaways Charge £30 return for dogs between Newcastle and
Amsterdam. All pets must travel on the car deck.
Taking your pets by sea? - To and
from England/Wales and Ireland You
do not need a pet passport to travel between these countries, however you will
need one if your pet is travelling between Ireland and France.
Stena
Line Do not charge - The pet must remain in the car unless
a kennel is available. Irish
Ferries Do
not charge - The pet must remain in the car unless a kennel is available.
Irish
Ferries
- Ireland to France - Charge €35 per animal per journey for travel. This fee includes
the use of a kennel on board. N.B.
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at You should check with the relevanht airline, train or ferry company for up
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