[Nyagdu] FW: Travel agent here needing answers

Tue Jan 14 20:50:52 UTC 2014

Cheryl,
	Thank you for sending me this information.
Marion

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From: Nyagdu [mailto:nyagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
echevarria
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 11:59 AM
To: nyagdu
Subject: [Nyagdu] FW: Travel agent here needing answers

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

Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY StateOffering the Best in
Meaningful Travel Experiences for Everyone!Cheryl Echevarria,
Ownerwww.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations at echevarriatravel.com

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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:2011:343:0065:007
6: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/documentat
ion/

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-transpor
t-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 reservations at echevarriatravel.com, let us know if you want just text or
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Echevarria
Travel has partnered with Braille Smith. www.braillesmith.com for all her
braille needs.  Gail Smith is the Secretary of the NFB of Alabama

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