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New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
This report sets out the findings of the taskforce and the recommendations that the government will be taking forward to tackle the issue of pet theft.
New law will create a new specific offence for dog and cat abduction
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
You must fill in this form to confirm that you won't sell or transfer the pet dog, cat, ferret or assistance dog to a new owner in the UK.
When your pet must go in quarantine, how to book a pet carrier and quarantine premises, and how to get your pet released from quarantine.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
Forms and checklist for transport carriers and checkers to report non-compliance when checking documents and pet animals that enter Great Britain.
What to do if you’re bringing your pet or pets to Great Britain: quarantine rules, documents you need, types of animal you can bring.
Resources for reducing the risk of infection from handling raw pet foods.
Form to complete when travelling with more than 5 pet animals under the Pet Travel Scheme to attend a competition, show or similar event.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
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