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8 Comments on “If I Bring My Dogs Home To The Uk From The Dominican Republic, Do They Still Have To Be Quarintined For 6 Mont”

1. The Wail of a Banshee
   August 11th, 2009 at 5:35 am

   Sorry but according to this report you may have to put your dog in quarantine , sorry its so long.
   Though quarantine has been largely successful in keeping rabies at bay, most pet owners agree that it is not an ideal solution: kennel fees can be expensive and the separation difficult for both pet and owner. Additionally, there are those who would claim the practice is cruel, citing the deaths of more than 1,200 quarantined animals throughout the UK over the last ten years. This is why in 2000, the UK government decided to try something new. Under the new Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), it is now possible to bring a pet dog or cat (though currently no other pets) into the UK without subjecting it to quarantine.
   In order for a pet to qualify for PETS, you must fulfill the following requirements (in this order) prior to the arrival of your pet in the UK:
   Your pet must be fitted with a microchip for identification purposes. There is no set requirement for the type of microchip used, but in Europe ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard microchips meeting specifications 11784 or Annex A of ISO Standard 11785 are generally used. The microchip can be fitted by a veterinarian in any country. All other steps in the process (vaccination, tapeworm treatment, certificate issue, etc.) can only be completed in the UK or a country participating in the PETS scheme.
   Your pet must also be vaccinated against rabies. This cannot be done before the pet is three months old, or before it has been fitted with a microchip. If your pet received a rabies vaccine prior to being chipped, it will need to receive another vaccination after the chip has been implanted. When your pet is vaccinated, make sure that your vet has recorded the following details on its vaccination record:
   Its date of birth/age (if known)
   The microchip number (and date of insertion, if known)
   The date of vaccination
   The vaccine product name
   The batch number
   The date its booster vaccination is due (calculated by reference to the vaccine manufacturer’s data sheet)
   Approximately 30 days after the vaccination, your pet must undergo a blood test to ensure that its inoculation is providing a sufficient level of protection. You will need to bring proof of vaccination to the blood test.
   Once all these requirements have been fulfilled, you will need to get a PETS certificate from a government-accredited veterinarian in a participating country. The certificate will detail the dates of its validity; your pet may only enter the UK during these dates. The soonest date the pet will be permitted to enter the UK will be six months from the date on which a successful blood test was administered. This rule is necessary because an animal infected before vaccination would not be protected against rabies by the vaccine. Six months is the maximum time needed for most infected animals to display any clinical signs of rabies. The certificate will also confirm that your pet is identifiable by its microchip number, has been successfully vaccinated and shows no clinical signs of the disease. The certificate may be renewed each time you bring your pet in for a rabies booster.
   Once the certificate has been issued, the pet must be treated for ticks and tapeworms and subsequently issued an official certificate of treatment. This procedure should be undertaken between 24 and 48 hours prior to travel. In order to be considered valid, this certificate will have to detail the pet’s microchip number, the date and time of the treatment and what products were used.
   Finally, you must fill out a Declaration of Residency form. This is a declaration that your pet has not traveled outside a PETS-compliant country within the last six months. You can obtain this form by calling the official PETS scheme help line on +44 (0)870 241 1710
   Animals that fulfill the PETS requirements will be allowed to enter (or re-enter) the UK without having to undergo six months’ quarantine. Currently, countries participating in PETS include: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Monaco, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Vatican, Luxembourg, San Marino, Netherlands, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. At the end of 2002, Canada and the United States also joined the scheme. Also participating are a number of long-haul (non-European) countries that have been determined to be rabies-free, including: Antigua, Australia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Japan, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Montserrat, New Caldonia, New Zealand, St. Helena, Singapore, Vanuatu and Wallis & Futuna.

2. Kaisty L
   August 11th, 2009 at 5:45 am

   cant you get a dog passport?!
   That would mean it wouldn’t have to stay in quarantine. The dog has to have the right vaccinations before entering and will have to be up to date and have a vet check before returning.
   Takes some time to get one though i think. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_passpor…

3. anwen55
   August 11th, 2009 at 6:14 am

   Looks like is as Dominican Republic is not one of the listed countries for the PETS scheme:http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quaranti…

4. BYBS sell deformed puppies
   August 11th, 2009 at 6:18 am

   If that is what the DR requires, then yes.. it doesnt matter if dogs are vaccinated.. if the country requires a quarantine for imported dogs, then yes.

5. me and the dog
   August 11th, 2009 at 6:54 am

   not if they have all the correct paperwork
   Contact defra about the rules
   http://www.defra.gov.uk

6. xxBucyxx
   August 11th, 2009 at 7:01 am

   Yes. Just incase.

7. Shana Gail
   August 11th, 2009 at 7:24 am

   From my experience yes.

8. sarah m
   August 11th, 2009 at 7:55 am

   yes