🐶Microchip your dogs and keep track of the microchip number.
💉Make sure your dogs are up-to-date with their vaccinations.
✈️Book flights with airlines that allow pets and ensure the crates are IATA compliant.
📄Apply for a Transfer of Residence (ToR) to avoid import duties on your pets.
🧳Consider using a pet relocation agent to navigate the paperwork and documentation process.
How do I microchip my dogs?
—You can get your dogs microchipped at your local vet or a nearby veterinary hospital. It's a quick and painless procedure.
What vaccinations do my dogs need?
—Make sure your dogs are up-to-date with their rabies vaccinations and any other required vaccinations. Consult your vet for specific recommendations.
Can my dogs travel in the cabin with me?
—Most airlines only allow service dogs or guide dogs in the cabin. Regular pet dogs will have to travel as cargo in an IATA-compliant crate.
What is a Transfer of Residence (ToR)?
—A Transfer of Residence (ToR) is a document required when moving items, including pets, from one country to another. It helps avoid import duties on your pets.
Do I need a pet relocation agent?
—While not necessary, using a pet relocation agent can simplify the paperwork and documentation process, especially when moving to the UK.
00:00Introduction and personal experience of moving dogs to the UK.
02:20Microchipping your dogs and keeping track of the microchip number.
03:49Ensuring your dogs are up-to-date with vaccinations and getting a health certificate.
06:39Booking flights with pet-friendly airlines and ensuring IATA-compliant crates.
09:28Applying for a Transfer of Residence (ToR) to avoid import duties on your pets.
10:32Considering the use of a pet relocation agent for assistance.
11:45Conclusion and importance of not leaving your dogs behind when moving to the UK.
