Detected animals will usually be taken to a quarantine kennel for 15 days after which they may be re-exported to any country. An animal detected later, within six months of arrival in the country would be quarantined for the balance of the time owing . The 35 membership fee contributes to the significant running cost of an organisation of nearly 3000 members in 40 countries, including many in Britain and Ireland. We can also supply our members with the latest microchips, and copies of the undercover Channel 4 documentary Inside Quarantine . Various other offers and options crop up from time to time.
Advice is also available to members on our helpline.
Following our legal challenge against the legality of the quarantine law, based on EC law, the Government very suddenly announced the introduction of the Pilot Scheme. Nevertheless, we were left with a very considerable legal bill. Our members have contributed a great deal of these funds but we are left with an appreciable deficit. We would therefore welcome any contributions. This was a fantastic achievement and incredibly helpful.