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Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
26 May 2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non commercial
movement of pet animals:
Pet animals: animals which accompany their owners or natural person
responsible for such animals on behalf of the owner during their movement and
are not intended to be sold or transferred to another owner.
Dog/cat passport: in force since 3 July 2004, although compulsory use was
postponed until October 2004, a document enabling the pet animal to be clearly
identified and guaranteeing its having been vaccinated against rabies.
Animals must bear:
- a clearly readable tattoo, or
- an electronic identification system (transponder)
Whatever form the animal identification system takes, provision shall also be
made for the indication of details identifying the name and address of the
animal's owner.
The embassy or consulate of the Member State of destination can provide all
the information necessary on any formalities you may have to comply with in this
respect.
Where the requirements applicable to movement provide for an antibody titration
for rabies, the sample must be taken by an authorised veterinarian and the test
must be carried out by an approved laboratory.
If they are animals for sale or animals which are transported by air or by
public transport, the documentation required by the transport companies
concerned will also have to be completed.
Text last edited on: 06/200
Source: European Union
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