Bringing pets into the UK after 1 January 2012

From 1st January 2012, the rules for bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret into the UK will change.




The import requirements for the UK will be the same as the other EU contries, therefor  Pet Travel Scheme will no more will be active.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/publications/files/pb13582-bringing-pets-to-uk110706.pdf

Cost of Sending a Dog to the UK via PETS scheme (USA to UK)

This is one experiance of a person from the USA sending her dog from the USA to the UK . I hope this can give you an idea of the process and fees involve when you plan an international traveling with a pet.

Only Birtish Airways is a qualified to fly dogs from LAX to London-Heathrow!

• Cost of ship would be over US$900 for the one-way flight .
• Plus a $175 handling fee in the U.S.
• GBP 310 ($470) fee for customs clearance in the UK . 
• In addition, the USDA charges $111 per dog for providing the required paperwork approvals, so in the end, the up front costs were nearly $1700. 
• Add to that the cost of all the vet visits to get him micro-chipped, vaccinated, de-wormed and blood-tested (another $300 easily).
• Cost of buying  a replacement bed, leash, collar, and food bowl for the UK (since his US items couldn't accompany your pet in the crate)
• The grand-total comes to somewhere around US$2,500.

DISCLAIMER - 

The information herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable.  While I do not doubt its accuracy, I make no guarantee, warranty or representation about it.

For accurate quotation contact PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions