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<cms:item xmlns:cms="http://www.arsdigita.com/cms/1.0" xmlns="http://www.esd.org.uk/standards/esdbody" oid="[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.ESDService:{id=772}]"><cms:name>importation-of-animals-772</cms:name><cms:language>en</cms:language><cms:title>Importation of Animals</cms:title><cms:dublinCore oid="[com.arsdigita.london.cms.dublin.DublinCoreItem:{id=772}]"><cms:name>importation-of-animals-772-dublin-metadata</cms:name><cms:dcAudience>General Public</cms:dcAudience><cms:dcCoverage>content="99XX" scheme="ONS SNAC"</cms:dcCoverage><cms:dcCoveragePostcode/><cms:dcCoverageSpatialRef/><cms:dcCoverageUnit/><cms:dcDateValid/><cms:dcDisposalReview/><cms:dcLanguage>en</cms:dcLanguage><cms:dcTemporalBegin/><cms:dcTemporalEnd/><cms:dcCreatorOwner>LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk</cms:dcCreatorOwner><cms:dcCreatorContact>LAWS Project - Starter Kit - http://www.laws-project.org.uk</cms:dcCreatorContact><cms:dcPublisher>Tameside MBC - LAWS project - http://laws.tameside.gov.uk</cms:dcPublisher><cms:dcRights/><cms:dcKeywords>importation, animals</cms:dcKeywords></cms:dublinCore><cms:textAsset oid="[com.arsdigita.cms.TextAsset:{id=772}]"><cms:content><![CDATA[<h2>Environmental Services</h2><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><p><i>There are different importatation regulations, depending on whether you are importing into the UK or importing into overseas countries.</i></p><hr/><h2>Importation
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into the UK</h2><p>Quarantine
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regulations are still in force in the UK and it is illegal to disobey them.
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However, regulations for the importation of animals from Europe have been revised and for the latest information you should contact the
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<a href="http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/index.htm">
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<strong>Pet Travel Scheme</strong>
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</a> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> Helpline on Telephone Number 0870 241 1710.
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</p><p>
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The importation of pets (including hamsters, gerbils, mice and birds)
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into the UK is strictly controlled and it is essential that anyone intending
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to import a pet should obtain the latest information. The Rabies (Importation
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of Dogs, Cats and Other Animals) Order 1974, as amended, gives powers
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to destroy animals landed without a pet passport. In addition the Act
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has powers to fine or imprison owners of animals so it is important that
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the requirements are met. </p><p> Information
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can be obtained from the <strong>
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<a href="http://www.defra.gov.uk/">Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)</a>
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</strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span>
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by contacting or writing to the appropriate area address given below, but the procedure is as follows: </p><ul>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/quarantine/procedures/Support-info/map.htm">Reserve
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accommodation at an approved premises</a> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> (DEFRA list)
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/quarantine/procedures/Support-info/map.htm">Reserve
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an authorised carrying agent to take the animal from the point of entry
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into the UK to the premises </a> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> (DEFRA list)
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/quarantine/procedures/Support-info/ports.htm">Check
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that the port/airport of entry is approved</a> <span class="gen">link to external website</span> (DEFRA list)
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</li>
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<li title="*">
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<a href="http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/quarantine/procedures/Support-info/form.htm">Complete
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the application form and send it to DEFRA </a> <span class="gen">link to external website</span>
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</li>
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<li title="*">DEFRA
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sends an import license to the carrying agent</li>
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<li title="*">DEFRA
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sends a 'boarding document' to you or your agent confirming the license
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and acting as evidence that importing your pet has been approved </li>
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<li title="*">Arrange
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for your pet to be transported, obeying the regulations (different for sea
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and air) about crating, labelling etc</li>
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</ul><p>You are bly advised
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to research and visit the premises and book your pet in early, as kennels and
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catteries are very popular. You can talk to other pet owners and see which premises
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they recommend or talk to other experts such as vets and breeders. You should
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agree all costs in advance and make sure that they cover all possible eventualities.
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The <strong>
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<a href="http://www.rspca.co.uk">RSPCA</a>
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</strong> <span class="gen">link to external website</span>
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can provide a list of quarantine kennels/catteries. </p><h2>
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<strong>Importation
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into overseas countries</strong> </h2><p> Regulations
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for the importation of animals into overseas locations vary, depending on the
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country concerned. Before you move overseas you are bly advised to contact
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DEFRA.</p><span class="gen">email address here</span><span class="gen">phone number here</span><span class="gen">sms phone number here</span><span class="gen">fax number here</span><span class="gen">minicom number here</span><span class="gen">postal address here</span><h3>
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<a href="/ccm/services/pid.jsp?pid=772"> Providing Information
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(772)
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