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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Collection of guidance for exporting and moving live animals and animal products.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare.
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.
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Form to complete when travelling with more than 5 pet animals under the Pet Travel Scheme to attend a competition, show or similar event.
Forms and checklist for transport carriers and checkers to report non-compliance when checking documents and pet animals that enter Great Britain.
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
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.
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