The Ministry of Agriculture maintains a site that they promise to keep regularly updated with the current situation. A cat or dog can enter from any of the countries listed below, including those from the United Kingdom that have visited these countries for a holiday or business, without the need for quarantine. These are subject to modification. At present British Airways has opted out of the scheme, but are being pressurised to join. Ferry fares are about 30 return, with the pet staying in the car.
Some companies intend installing kennels on the car deck.
Very occasionally the chip may fail, be rejected or migrate. Without this identification, the animal will not be permitted into the UK under the scheme. The pet must be identified by a microchip, either before, or at the time of, the first rabies vaccination If opting for a single shot, the chip should preferably inserted at least one month beforehand to ensure it works With our current brand of vaccine, boosters every two years are essential if you wish to use the scheme in future years. However, most European countries insist on annual boosters , and will not admit the animal without this. A single blood sample is needed The pet must have a valid microchip and rabies vaccination certificate A morning appointment should be made, unless by prior agreement Do not feed the pet that morning Dogs can usually be done on the spot With cats , as the amount of blood is large, we ask you to leave them with us for the morning.