Pet Exports Ltd UK - For pet relocation / pet emigration / pet travel to all parts of the World from London Heathrow and Gatwick - cats and dogs - airport to airport - door to airport - kennelling - veterinary services - export and import documentation

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The Scenario

So, you're finally getting off this insignificant, grey, miserable, bleak, damp lump of rock, only just South of Iceland and you're emigrating somewhere more pleasant, with real Summers (emigration does have a serious upside to it) - perhaps to Spain or Cyprus or maybe you are relocating somewhere further flung and exotic like Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.

But - hang on a cotton pickin' moment! - What about the family pet?

Rover or Tom just might want to upgrade nationalities as well and emigrate with you.

Pet Relocation - The problem and potential solution.

International movement of pets is a minefield of legislation, veterinary requirements and logistics. It is advisable to consult with an experienced professional, conversant with exporting domestic animals. We aim to provide all the necessary advice and information in order to make this seemingly complicated process as simple as possible.

The Red Tape

Your cat or dog must be shipped in an IATA approved Air Kennel of the correct size.

You must ensure that you have an Import Permit from the country of destination should it be required.

You must ensure that your pet complies with the relevant vaccination and veterinary requirements of the country of destination.

You must ensure that you have the relevant Export Health Certificate or Fitness to Fly certificate.

You must ensure that cargo space has been reserved with the airline and that this date ties in with all the other documentation.

About us

We are conveniently based at Heathrow- Most direct international flights that are able to take animals depart only from Heathrow or Gatwick. Other departure airports (Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh) may be possible but in general these are routed through Heathrow.

With over 10 years experience in shipping animals of all kinds, we aim to give a friendly and caring service ensuring that the best interests of the pets involved are addressed at all times.

Daft animated image of ringing phone Tel : 0208 384 5020 Fax : 0208 384 5020

Please feel free to telephone us if you have any questions.

Lovely animated image of a sheet of paper going into an envelope e-mail : petexports@blueyonder.co.uk

Please mail us with telephone contact details, what pet(s) you have, their weights and measurements (see information we require section below), nearest international airport to your final destination and approximately when you will be emigrating. We will get back to you.

The Doggery

Heathrow Kennels is located just 3 miles from the Heathrow cargo area. However it is in a pleasant rural area where there is minimal noise from aircraft. Its proximity to the airport ensures that your pet is in the transit kennel for the minimum amount of time prior to the flight.A choice of dog food is provided and special diets can be catered for. All dogs must be up to date with vaccinations.

Tithe Farm Cattery

The Cattery

Tithe Farm cattery is also located just 3 miles from the Heathrow cargo area. It too is in a pleasant rural area where there is minimal noise from aircraft. Its proximity to the airport ensures that your pet is in the transit kennel for the minimum amount of time prior to the flight. A choice of cat food is provided and special diets can be catered for. All cats must be up to date with vaccinations.

Our Services

We will supply the requisite IATA Transit kennel(s).

We will reserve space with the airline.

We can collect your pet(s) if you need us to.

We can board your pet(s) prior to the flight if required.

We can obtain export documentation and arrange veterinary inspection if required.

We can obtain Import permits (if required) on your behalf.

Notes

Arranging the necessary paperwork, complying with veterinary requirements, booking space with the Airline and building the transit kennel(s) all take time. Bearing this in mind it is recommended that as much notice as possible is given with a minimum of 30 days for most destinations. It can sometimes be done in a shorter time frame than this (for example the United States and Canada) but it does depend on the destination.

Information that we require

Before being able to provide any costings we need to know the weight of your pet(s).

In the case of dogs only we also need the maximum height and the maximum length excluding tail.

Measurements should be as accurate as possible in inches or centimeters (please do not add a few inches "for comfort" as this is taken into consideration anyway).

For the Height measurement, please get your dog to sit up. In this position measure his/her vertical height from the ground by the front paws to either the top of the ears (if they at any time prick up) or the top of the head.

For the Length measurement, please get your dog to lay down. Irrespective of how he/she normally lies, the measurement required is from the base of the tail (end of bottom) to either the tip of the front paws or nose (whichever protrudes furthest).

The reason for this is to determine the correct air kennel size. Your dog must be able to sit up in the kennel, be able to turn round and be able to lie down comfortably.

Costs

Unfortunately due to airline charges it is not cheap. Unless you are lucky enough to be travelling first class, taking your pet(s) will, in general, cost more than your own airfare. Try not to let this put you off the whole idea - We do aim to give a competitive quotation to you based on the information supplied.

Coming back to the UK with your pet

If you are intending to travel back to the UK with your pet at some point in the future you may wish to visit the DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) website PETS which gives all current information on quarantine and the pet travel scheme (PETS) including participating countries, routes and airlines.

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