News, Views and Travel Updates:
EU pet entry rules change -- October 1, 2004 ...Plan Ahead for your pets EU relocation
Pets entering the EU member states after October, 2004 ..require microchip identification, Rabies immunizations .. please .. one year vaccinations .. with the microchip number recorded on the Rabies Immunization certificate ... each of the EU member states may elect its own rules & regulations. The timing of the 'chip identification, the Rabies immunization and the Pet Travel Certificate is critical.
Air Animal Pet Movers ... our advice to pet owners .....
1. Have your veterinarian implant an ISO 11784 or 11785 readable MicroChip in your dog and/or cat. Should your local veterinarian not have access to the EuroChip .. Air Animal's Overnight Express will deliver the 'chip ... USD$95.00/chip + shipping and handling to your veterinary practice the following morning; for orders placed prior to 3 30 p.m. eastern time at our Tampa, Florida offices.
2. Have your veterinarian on the same day of the 'chipping' ... administer a Rabies Booster Vaccination following the micro chip procedure .. being sure to have the microchip number recorded on the Rabies Immunization certificate... the Rabies certificate should be signed in an ink color other than black, by the administering veterinarian ... rubber stamp signatures, veterinary practice signatures, and staff signatures for the doctor are NOT acceptable. The veterinarian administering the Rabies immunization must be USDA accredited.
3. For those countries whose entry protocols require Rabies Antibody testing for entry.... Schedule a return visit within a sufficient waiting period - 14-21-28 days - after chipping and vaccination, for the purposes of collecting a blood sample (serum only) for a FAVN-OIE Rabies Antibody blood test. ... the date of blood collection is referred to as the 'draw date'. Air Animal has the capabiites of delivering a Rabies Antibody collection kit to your veterinarian on an 24 hour response, after ordering ... for ordersplace prior to 3 30 p.m. eastern time at our Tampa, Florida offices.
4. Pet dogs and cats are eligible to enter the European Community member states in varying periods of time after the draw date, assuming the antibody level is reported as above 0.5 I.U.'s. Pets entering many of the EU member states from the USA are exempt from this process; please note .... Norway, Sweden, the UK, Ireland, Northern Ireland ... do require the FAVN-OIE Rabies antibody test as described on their web sites or in their entry protocols.
EEC readable MicroChips are available for sale by Air Animal Pet Movers to the Veterinary Practices of the transferees, along with Laboratory Submission forms for the Rabies Antibody blood test. Call Air Animal Pet Movers .. 800-635-3448 x 223 ..or ..813-879-3210 .. x 223... for additional information.
UK's Quarantine Free pet entry ... from the USA ... it's official ..and we understand the process ..... and the terminology .... chips, rabies jabs, titre testing, travel certificates, passports, etc ...
Pets entering the UK require micro chip identification, a rabies vaccination, and a Rabies Antibody Test (FAVN-OIE Rabies Serology), a minimum of 6 months prior to UK entry to qualify for the PetPassport Scheme. The date of the blood collection is referred to as the 'draw date'. The former and previous six months of UK quarantine has been replaced with six months of off-shore residence ... six months there .. or six months at home .. or ... combinations of some here and some there .. better known as 'early release' ... varying with your relocation plans ... employment contract ending, sale of home, sale of off shore property, etc...
Should you have started the UK quarantine free pet entry program ... and have questions... click on 'CONTACT US' ... we'll contact you during our business hours of 8 00 a.m. to 5 00 p.m. USA / eastern time.
Japan ... plan ahead at least seven (7) months .. the rules/regulations have changed...effective ... Monday .... 06 June 2005 ... and involve attention to lots of details ...
Moving to Japan ? ... plan ahead ... the rules have changed...... mandatory microchipping ... two rabies immunizations thirty days apart ... and the Rabies antibody test (FAVN-OIE) is now required. The entry protocol also involves a 40 day pre-alert to enter Japan. Consult with Air Animal's experienced pet move counselors for the specifics of the entry of pets into Japan and Okinawa.
Pet PCS -- military jargon for 'permanent change of station'.
With scheduled airline temperature embargoes, weather restrictions, Freedom Flight limitations, etc .. your search for an affordable price to have your pet join you on your overseas assignment will tax your patience and test your perseverance. Air Animal's 'Pet PCS' pet moving program can save you time, worry, and hassle as your plan your PCS relocation. Call toll free --Monday through Friday ... 800-635-3448 ... extension '223' .. .. Dr. Walter Woolf will be pleased to talk you ... we may not be able to solve your pet moving problems...... we will provide Armed Forces personnel and professionals with good advice as you relocate globally. For Armed Forces pet owners moving to Germany ... please be aware of the ban on ownership of the following breeds : American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull-Terrier, Pit-bull Terrier, and Stafforshire Bull-Terrier.
A testimonial ... Babylon, NY to Burley, Ringwood, Hants/UK
Dear Dr. Woolf,
Just a note to thank you for all your help in getting our dog Daisy and cat Abra here to England. They were a little lethargic at first but seem to be very happy and adjusted now. Daisy has even been to the local pub!
Thanks again for all your help and I look forward to working with you again on the move back to America!
Sincerely,
Joanne Middleton
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