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About this section
The British are known for their love of animals, and many individuals choose to keep pets domestically as companions in their home. Common choices range from hamsters to cats or dogs, and even reptiles and arachnids have become more popular.
In this section we will explain the Animal Welfare Bill, and what you need to do if you want to take your pet abroad, and list some general advice on your pet’s upkeep and wellbeing:
The law
Bringing pets into the UK
Caring for a pet
FAQs
The Facts...
The
Pet Travel Scheme
(PETS) is a system which allows pet dogs, cats, and ferrets from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine - providing they meet certain rules
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 states that pet owners have a legal responsibility to meet the basic welfare needs of their pets.
The minimum age at which a child can buy a pet on their own is 16
Under current law, the maximum penalty for neglect and cruelty to an animal is a £20,000 fine and 51 weeks in prison
Research carried out for National Pet Month by the
Pet Food Manufacturers Association
(PFMA) recently revealed that there are approximately 27 million pets in this country
43% of households contain at least one pet
The
RSPCA
rescued 68,531 animals in 2007
Animals which are susceptible to rabies are required to spend six months in quarantine before entering the UK unless they satisfy the PETS scheme conditions
Articles in this Category
04/12/2008
FAQs - Pets
Frequently asked quetions - pets
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04/12/2008
Caring for a Pet
Thinking of getting a pet? Advice and tips
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04/12/2008
Bringing Pets into the UK
Bringing pets into the UK - the rules and regulations
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04/12/2008
The Law
Protecting the health and welfare of pets including the Animal Welfare Bill
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