Ruff Brexit! British dog owners must pay £90 by end of month if they want to take their pets to Europe if UK leaves EU with No Deal
- It’s the first No Deal charge from the EU that will see pet owners have to dig deep
- A no deal Brexit could mean that the pet passport scheme could be voided
- This would mean that pets would need £90 worth of vaccinations and tests
Travelling Brits who want to bring their beloved pets to Europe after Brexit will have to fork out £90 by the end of this month.
It is the first No Deal charge from the EU that will see pet owners have to dig into their pockets because of Brexit for the first time.
If Britain leaves the EU in March without an agreement, the pet passport scheme could be voided, leaving the £90 cost redundant.
A dog wears a banner during the ‘Wooferendum march’ in central London in October
A no deal scenario would mean that pets would only be allowed to enter Europe if they’d been vaccinated against rabies and had their blood tested three months prior, i.e now.
The Sun reported that advice published by the Brexit Department next week will warn: ‘Those wishing to travel to the EU on March 30 2019, for example, should discuss requirements with their vet as soon as possible and before the end of November 2018 at the latest.’
The order adds that ‘The requirements include making sure that pets are effectively vaccinated against rabies before they travel.
A dog poses with a protest placard, as Anti-Brexit dog owners and their pets take part in a march in London
‘This involves having an up-to-date rabies vaccination and a blood test to demonstrate sufficient levels of rabies antibody.
‘The blood test would need to be carried out a minimum of 30 days after any initial rabies vaccination and a minimum of three months before their travel date.’
A senior Government source told The Sun: ‘No Deal is ugly and anyone that says otherwise is being dishonest. But it is vital the public are told the facts in good time.
‘Obviously a deal is still the most likely and most desirable outcome, but preparing for the worst is going to cost money.’