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A
five year old pug dog became the first animal to enter the UK using
the new passport for pets. Frodo Baggins travelled from France to the UK on
the channel ferry today Monday February 28th, The little black dog
passed through immigration checks at the French port with a passport. The
owner and dog boarded at 12:30am French time and arrived in the UK at 1:10
GMT as the first animal to use the new pet passport scheme. Frodo's owner Ms de Borchgrave said he is a very happy dog. Also
arriving on the same day at 9:00am were three Labradors and at 10:26 the
first train carrying pets was due to arrive.
Under the new scheme dogs from 21 European countries will be allowed
into the UK without going into quarantine.
Pet Travel Scheme
Quarantine Law
Travel Scheme
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Microchip
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Blood Test
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