[Nyagdu] FW: Travel agent here needing answers

Mon Jan 13 16:58:38 UTC 2014

Good morning NYAGDU and I am sure President Mario Gwizdala will also be seeing this information.
I recently had some clients, wanting to bring their guide dogs into the United Kingdom, so I finally got all my answers, and thought I would share with you and possibly update NAGDU or NAGDU's Blog if that is still going on.
In either event. Below is the information.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Echevarria

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Subject: RE: Travel agent here needing answers
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:48:51 +0000
From: PetTravel at ahvla.gsi.gov.uk
To: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com

Our reference PT 4405

Dear Ms Echevarria,

Thank you for your email received on 7th January 2014.

Please be advised that provided the dogs
fully comply with the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme as outlined below,
they will not be quarantined upon entry to the UK. For an animal to enter (or
return to) the UK from PETS qualified countries, by use of the Pet
Travel Scheme (PETS) and thus avoid quarantine, the following procedures must
be carried out in the stated order:

1). Animal is
micro-chipped, then 

2). It is vaccinated against rabies;
(your
pet must be vaccinated against rabies in accordance with the recommendation on
the vaccine
manufacturer’s data sheet) then 21 days from the date of
vaccination, your pet should be eligible for entry into the UK, provided all
other rules of PETS have been met.

The document required is a
third country official veterinary certificate (annex I or annex II). Your vet
may need to contact the local authorities’ office to
obtain the certificate and the required official endorsement.
An example of this form can be found on this link -

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:343:0065:0076:EN:PDF

The certificate is valid for entry into the EU
for 10 days from the date of endorsement and remains valid for a total of four
months from the date of issue for further intra-Community travel (EU
countries). 

In addition to the certificate, a certified copy (signed and
stamped by the veterinarian) of the following documents are required:-

  Identification
     of the animal (microchip certificate or letter from vet confirming
     microchip details) and vaccination record
  A copy
     of the official report, from the approved laboratory, on the results of
     the rabies antibody tests.  

These documents must be attached to the certificate.

For further information see this link –

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/pet-owners/documentation/

Tapeworm treatment. 

Dogs only must be treated, by a
vet, against tapeworms (Echinococcus multilocularis) no less than 24hrs
and no more than 120hrs before expected arrival in the UK, the details
of which must be recorded on the pet passport or 3rd country
certificate, by the vet. For more information please refer to the following
link:-

https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners#parasites-ticks-and-tapeworms

Entry into the UK must be via
an authorised airline (from any airport, in any country) into UK
airports on the airline’s existing RMOPs (Required Method of Operation), an
approved ferry company or Eurotunnel Shuttle Service, Please see the
web-link below for more information -

https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners#routes-and-transport-companies

Pet
owners
are advised to check all proposed travel arrangements with the carrier
(transport company), before booking the trip to the UK as they may have their
own additional conditions of travel. These conditions may include a health
declaration for your pet.

Currently,
most pets travelling to the UK by air, travel as manifest cargo, unless they
are a registered assistance dog entering with an approved airline, on a route
that permits them to travel in the cabin.  The method of travel with an
airline is dependent on the agreement that the carrier has with DEFRA and pet
owners should discuss this with their chosen carrier before travelling.

Certain carriers (transport companies) such as
Eurostar, are only approved to carry guide/hearing dogs. Full details can be
found on the below link –

https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-travelling-with-assistance-dogs

For further information on how
to prepare your pet for export to the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme
(PETS), including listed countries, documentary requirements and approved
routes and carriers, please see the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners

Regards,

Michelle Allison

Imports Team

Centre for International Trade - Carlisle

Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)

Hadrian House

Wavell Drive

Rosehill

Carlisle

CA1 2TB

T - 01228 403600

F - 01228 591900

From: cheryl echevarria
[mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com] 

Sent: 07 January 2014 22:07

To: Pet Travel (AHVLA)

Subject: Travel agent here needing answers

I have clients that want to
take there guide dogs with them from the united states, what is the quarantine
if any for the U.K. it is kind of confusing on the website.

Also besides the blood work
and shots, micro chip, is there any thing I need to send to you for a permit.

Another thing is, I know that
Jamaica, Barbados and some other countries in the Caribbean are not governed by
the U.K. any more, or is that wrong, shouldn't countries like these be under
the same accessibility laws or entrances into the islands.

I keep getting well we don't
want rabies in the country, FYI, if we have guide dogs we do have them taken to
the vet every month, and get shots etc.

It is becoming annoying that
myself who is also blind and my clients,  cannot get off of cruise ships
or visit in these countries.

Cheryl Echevarria. 

Thank
you for your help.

Disabled
Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State

Offering
the Best in Meaningful Travel Experiences for Everyone!

Cheryl
Echevarria, Owner

www.echevarriatravel.com

631-456-5394

reservations at echevarriatravel.com

Sign up for
our e-newsletter by e-mailing us you first and last name, and e-mail address to
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Smith is the Secretary of the NFB of Alabama

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