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In
a word, yes. In the year 2000 the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) was introduced,
a system which allows animals (cats & dogs) meeting certain criteria
to be transported to certain European countries & subsequently
returning to the UK without the need for quarantine.
In order for your pet to be issued with a certificate
it must undergo various processes including microchipping, blood
sampling, vaccinations & boosters. These must be carried out
in the British Isles, the Republic of Ireland or qualifying country.
European countries qualifying for PETS include:
Andorra, Cyprus, France, Greece, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Portugal,
Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
San Marino, Switzerland, Belgium, Finland, Gibraltar, Italy, Malta,
Norway, Spain & Vatican. Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man &
the Republic of Ireland each have their own PETS certificates &
animals can travel to & from these places so long as they are
properly certified.
Pets entering the UK on a sea crossing must generally
be accompanied by an owner travelling with a vehicle. Approved companies
& routes are listed below:
- Brittany Ferries: Caen or Portsmouth to St. Malo. Cherbourg
to Poole. Roscoff to Plymouth. Santander to Plymouth.
- Hoverspeed: Calais to Dover. Ostend, Belgium to Portsmouth.
- P&O Portsmouth: Cherbourg or Le Havre to Portsmouth.
- P&O Stena Line: Calais to Dover.
- SeaFrance: Calais to Dover.
Find out more about precise regulations for the
PETS travel scheme on the Department for Environment, Food &
Rural Affairs website:
http://www.defra.gov.uk
It is possible to enjoy a holiday without
boarding your pet with strangers by carrying out some simple arrangements
before you leave. There are many companies who can provide you with
accommodation where pets are welcome, some of which are listed in
our directory.
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