Returning from the Middle East with pets: what you need to know
Given the current situation in the Middle East, many people are trying to return to Great Britain as quickly as possible. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive agency sponsored by Defra and the Welsh and Scottish Governments, have told us that pet owners returning from affected areas can bring their cats, dogs and ferrets with them if they follow the existing rules on pet movement. What should I do if my pets don't meet the rules? APHA acknowledges that people returning in a hurry from affected areas in the Middle East may not have time to ensure their pets have the [...]