Discovering Ireland 2020

Pets Pets are valued members of our family and it’s important they come with us when we relocate. But there are a number of important steps that you must take in order to get your pets to Ireland safely and smoothly. Deciding on whether or not to bring your family pet on your assignment is a personal decision. Before making your decision, consider the following: + How long will your stay be in the Ireland? + Will having your pet with you help you family adjust to new life? + If you do not bring your pet, will you worry about your pet the entire time you are away? Regulations Ireland is rabies-free, the Irish have strict quarantine laws that require many animals to spend six months in quarantine. Pets may only enter designated ports and airports, and smuggling pets is a serious offence punished by jail. Several other regulations may apply depending on the type of pet you are relocating with you, you can further details here www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets

Registration For moving within the EU, a dog, cat, or ferret will need a pet passport. For moving into the EU, pet owners need a third-country official veterinary certificate, and to complete a declaration confirming that the pet will not be sold, or ownership transferred. The pet must arrive within 10 days of the certificate issued.

Care The first and most important thing to do for your pet is to follow local laws for licencing and vaccinating for rabies. Your Dwellworks Consultant can provide referrals to veterinarians in your area. Many cities also have 24-hour or late-night clinics for after-hour pet emergencies. Microchipping for cats and dogs is a good way to ensure your cat or dog has some form of identity. Most re-homing and rescue centers now use scanning devices to read microchips on lost pets. Cats and dogs must be microchipped as part of the “Passports for Pet” scheme if they will be traveling to approved countries and to avoid quarantine on their return into Ireland.

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