| Pet Passport and Export/Import Information | |
| PETS | The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), colloquially known as the “Pet Passport” scheme, is the system that allows pet animals to enter certain countries without quarantine.
PETS Helpline: 0870 241 1710 |
| DEFRA | Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The government organisation that governs pet passports and the import and export of pets.
DEFRA Helpline: 08459 22 55 77
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| Pet-sitting and Pet-caring Services | |
| TOPDAWGS | Top Dawgs - Is a dedicated professional pet sitting service in London, Essex & Middlesex offering dog day care, dog walking, puppy care, boarding, cat sitting and other pet care services. More info on website. |
| CATS WHISKERS | Professional, Reliable Cat Sitting Services. A care service set up exclusively for your cats. We only visit cats and we have a tremendous rapport with them. You can go away with total peace of mind. Veterinary recommended and full references available. |
| CDPOM | Cats, Dogs & Peace of Mind provides professional and loving care for your pets in their own home while you’re away, or simply too busy! Fully insured. |
| PETSPURR | Reliable and trustworthy pet-sitting service in NW London, from a friendly and dedicated animal lover with 15 years experience in veterinary caring and nursing. Fully insured, references available.
Contact Michelle: Mob: 07950 957 466 E-mail: michelle.spurr25@ntlworld.com
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| Pet Behaviour Services and Puppy Socialisation Classes | |
| PETSENSE | Behavioural consultations and advice. Puppy socialisation classes, training and advice.
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| Pet Information Websites | |
| FAB | Feline Advisory Bureau: A renowned charity promoting the health and welfare of cats, through improved knowledge available to vets, cat breeders and owners. An excellent site and a must for any cat lover! |
| KENNEL CLUB | UK’s official dog breed registry website. A wealth of information on dog care, including choosing a puppy from a registered breeder, specific breed attributes, training guidelines and much more! |
| PETLOG | THE Pet Microchipping Register.
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| Veterinary Organisations | |
| RCVS | The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
The regulatory body for the UK veterinary profession. Sets standards for veterinary education and professional conduct to safeguard the health and welfare of animals under veterinary care, and protects the interests of the animal-owning public. |
| BSAVA | The British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Promotes high scientific and educational standards of small animal medicine and surgery. Includes a site for pet owners.
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| Animal Welfare Charities and Rehoming Shelters - including those providing assistance to pet owners unable to afford private veterinary fees (Blue Cross, PDSA and RSPCA). | |
| Battersea Dog and Cat Home | Shelters and re-homes dogs and cats. |
| Blue Cross | London veterinary hospitals in Victoria SW1, Hammersmith W6 and Merton SW19. |
| Cats Protection | Rescues and re-homes unwanted and abandoned cats, and promotes responsible cat ownership. |
| Dogs Trust | The largest dog welfare charity in the UK, formerly known as the NCDL. It re-homes dogs and campaigns for dog welfare. |
| PDSA | London veterinary hospitals in Bow E3, Hendon NW4, New Cross SE14 and Thamesmead SE2. |
| RSPCA | London veterinary hospitals in Holloway N7 (Harmsworth) and Putney SW15. |
