Pet Scheme For Dummies Part 1 of 2

And yes, it is ridiculously confusing!

Have you been to the DEFRA website?  I printed everything off from there. And separated into 2 sections. One being what the vet has to do and the other being what I have to do.  But I gave them a copy of the whole process.  For me, the vet got the form for Pet Travel Scheme: Entry or Re-entry form.  He also got the form for the Rabies antibody test from the faxed to him from the lab in Kansas.  The other form which you need need it is the Pet Travel Scheme Declaration form which should be carbon copied.  But that is something you need right before you leave. You will need a health certificate (from your vet) and from the airline you fly a certificate of acclimation form. This can be downloaded off their website. If not just give the airline a ring.


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So is it accurate that only one vet per state can perform this process???  I have started the process with my dog's normal animal hospital, told them what I was doing and they assigned the vet that was qualified to do it... do I need to check to ensure she is accredited?  Also,  where do you get the official forms that need to be completed for vaccination proof and blood testing?  This process SEEMS so simple but is so confusing!  thanks.

So is it accurate that only one vet per state can perform this process???  I have started the process with my dog's normal animal hospital, told them what I was doing and they assigned the vet that was qualified to do it... do I need to check to ensure she is accredited?  Also,  where do you get the official forms that need to be completed for vaccination proof and blood testing?  This process SEEMS so simple but is so confusing!  thanks.

I was told that 80% of vets are accrediated to do the process.  There is only ONE vet per state that can sign off on the forms though.

If I can get all my paperwork in order can I travel the exact day that the 6 months expired - anyone?  Thanks.

Not sure but remember depending on where you are coming from most flights arrive the next day

I was told that 80% of vets are accrediated to do the process.  There is only ONE vet per state that can sign off on the forms though.

On which part of which form?  I'm really having a tough time figuring out which forms I need to be filled out by whom and on what form I am to record vaccination and microchip information.  I don't have a "vaccination record" for out cat, and am wondering where we should be recording this.

Thanks!

Hope this helps

Here are the forms I had to fill out and still have with me.
1. Health cerficate from the vet stating his vaccinations - signed by the vet
2. Rabies vaccination certifciate given to me by my vet - signed by my vet
3. Pet Travel Scheme: Entry or Re-Entry of Pet Cat or Dog to the United Kingdom (my vet acquired this for me too) Signed by my vet AND the USDA Veternarian. This is the one that has to be notorized with an embossed seal
4. Request for FAVN-OIE Rabies Antibody Test ( again my vet acquired from the lab in Kansas where they did the test) -signed by my vet and labelled with the results from the test with the FAVN Supervisor's signature from kansas
5. Pet Travel Scheme Declaration Form (carbon copy) - signed by myself
6. Cerficate of Acclimation from the airline (printed off the airline's website) signed by me and my vet

3. Pet Travel Scheme: Entry or Re-Entry of Pet Cat or Dog to the United Kingdom (my vet acquired this for me too) Signed by my vet AND the USDA Veternarian. This is the one that has to be notorized with an embossed seal

This is called the Third Country Vet Certificate.  This is the most important piece of paper which goes with the form from the Antibody test result from the lab in Kansas

4. Request for FAVN-OIE Rabies Antibody Test ( again my vet acquired from the lab in Kansas where they did the test) -signed by my vet and labelled with the results from the test with the FAVN Supervisor's signature from kansas

This form MUST accompany the Third Country Vet Certificate

5. Pet Travel Scheme Declaration Form (carbon copy) - signed by myself

Is this the C5 customs form?  I got it through the Animal Reception Centre at Heathrow.

This is called the Third Country Vet Certificate.  This is the most important piece of paper which goes with the form from the Antibody test result from the lab in Kansas

This form MUST accompany the Third Country Vet Certificate

Is this the C5 customs form?  I got it through the Animal Reception Centre at Heathrow.

I cant' actually remember where I got the Pet Travel Scheme Declaration Form from. It would have to be the C5 customs form, I would think, as I noticed I signed it with the date we arrived.  It does say for completion by person bringing the animal into England. All it wanted on it was the pets mcirochip number my name and address where I was residing in the US and then the address in the UK.  At the bottom is where I signed and dated it. That is all it has on it.   I have the pink carbon copy for my files, they took the rest.  The instructions listed on it where "... everyone bringing a cat or dog into England under the Pet Travel Scheme must complete and sign this declaration and carry it with them to England. Hand the top copy to the transport company checking your animal. Keep the second copy."

British Air's customs department at Heathrow emailed me the C5 form, I printed it and faxed it back completed.  At their request, to make sure I filled it in correctly.  Then kept the original with all my other paperwork for when I checked her into the cargo dept in SFO.

Pets Scheme for dummies….. : ) 
       (research that took weeks!!!) 
 
 
Step 4: Booster vaccinations
After your pet has been rabies vaccinated and blood has been drawn it will need regular booster vaccinations. These must be given by the "Valid untiil date
in section IV on the PETS certificate and be recorded on
the vaccination record.
 
If the booster date is missed, your pet will have to be vaccinated and blood
tested again. The 6 month rule will apply from the date the new blood sample
is taken, provided the result is satisfactory
I have a record from the vet of the date the blood sample was taken,
showing the correct microchip number. 
IMPORTANT: THIS IS THE WEBSITE FOR THE ONE APPROVED FACILITY IN THE UNITED STATES & there is a PDF file that can be printed that has the request for antibody test (this must accompany the blood along with the credit card authorization form (charge is $40). http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/rabies/favntest.htm - they suggest a waiting period of  21 days between the vaccination and the blood draw for optimum antibody response results. Results can be expected in 4 weeks/I paid the vet and had them fill it out so the results can be sent to them. There will be a sticker in the middle of the form with an original signature, that it the certified one that will be sent to your vet.
 
   

I'm confused about this. Is this for future travel? Why would they need a booster when they just got the rabies vaccine?
I'm going to be sending all of my things in at the beginning of May. Also, does the original result from the Kansas lab need to be sent to the APHIS vet, or can I just send a copy of it for them to review?

And if it's had a three-year vaccine it does not need the booster within the year, correct?

What she means by booster vaccinations is, if you are planning on leaving after the original vaccination is given, your dog must receive another vaccination before the time is up.
See, even if you don't know when you are leaving, you can still get the dog's blood test, as long as future vaccinations are given correctly (before the previous vaccine expires).

havn't read this but it happened to me.  Make sure all your paperwork has a raised USDA stamp of approval on it!!!!!!!  Mine did not, and it does not say it anywhere but you NEED IT.  My dogs had to sit in Newark for a week until they could get this taken care of.  The airline will not send your dogs through without the stamp, they incur mad fines if the dogs get to the UK airport and the paperwork is wrong.  Also, if the paperwork is wrong when your dogs show up in the UK they will be quanteened until the matter is resolved.  SO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE USDA STAMP!!!!!!!

Even the original rabies vaccination certificate (which you get when your dog gets the shot)??  Thanks