New rules for commercial imports of pets from higher risk countries
It is good news that the temporary ban on commercial imports from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine will be lifted with new rules coming into force 29th October, and I …
Guidance to animal transporters on new isolation processes for pets arriving from Ukraine
You will be aware of the distressing situation that people fleeing from Ukraine currently face, and that the UK Government has been working at pace to support them. We have …
Feline Pancytopenia
Sky News recently reported that at least 330 cats had died from feline pancytopenia, which causes the number of red and white blood cells and platelets to rapidly decrease, after …
Tighter APHA Controls
Yet more evidence this morning of tighter controls by DEFRA/APHA at the ‘ports’ regards the transport of pets, and a positive effect is being reported. The DEFRA inspector was at …
MUCH tighter controls at Calais Pet Passport
I have posted recently about the increased DEFRA enforcement at Calais Pet Passport Control (Shuttle), Pet Transport in the event of a No Deal Brexit, and ongoing TRACES Speculation. Over …
Pet Transport Post Brexit
DEFRA have started to issue Fortnightly Newsletters updating on the impact of a 31st October Brexit, especially in the event of a No Deal You are receiving this newsletter as …
DEFRA Enforcement At Calais
Checking animals into Pet Passport Control at the Shuttle, Calais yesterday I noticed a man moving around behind the check in staff as they processed the pets. The staff were …
DEFRA & Type 2 Validity post 29th March 2019
More information regards life post 29th March in the event of a no deal Brexit, this time relating to the ongoing validity (or not) of the DEFRA Certifications and the …
Important Pet Travel Scheme Update
Received the email below from Eurotunnel confirming that in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit Pets WILL BE ABLE to travel after 29th March 2019, but additional restrictions may …
ALStrays Transport: The Future
Last month I flew the the inspector over from the UK to do the DEFRA Certifications on three of our four vehicles that we use for the transport of cats …
DEFRA, TRACES & PETS Scheme
Couple of subjects over the last couple weeks have left me aware that there still remains more than a little ‘confusion’ over TRACES the PETS Scheme, and the DEFRA Certifications …
Van Registration
Quick update regards a change regards the site and our Pet Transport Service from Spain. We have treated the van to a new number plate so DY62 TXR has been …
Spain to Ban export of Dogs with Leishmania
A couple of people locally have passed on a comment from a local vet (not one that we know) who has been saying that as all the Leishmania Test Results …
Ban electric shock dog collars!
Electric shock collars (ESCs) are worn around a dog’s neck and deliver a painful and distressing electric shock when a dog does not behave in a desired way. These collars …