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Emergeny support for Ukranian refugees with pets

Emergency support has been put in place for people fleeing Ukraine and entering the UK with their pets.

Refugees fleeing Ukraine can bring pets with them when coming to the UK

On the 15th of March the government announced it has implemented a streamlined system with the government covering the costs of any necessary stays in quarantine for the pets of those fleeing Ukraine

The Animal and Plant Health Agency is providing quick license approvals and quarantine arrangements to avoid creating additional burdens or delays. The Government will also be covering their vaccination, microchipping and quarantine costs, recognising that many individuals from Ukraine will not have been able to complete the full health preparations required for their pet on arrival.

The maximum stay in quarantine for a pet which has received no rabies vaccination is four months. Pets will be considered on a case by case basis, with a shortened quarantine period for those that are vaccinated. Officials are working with vets and quarantine facilities to make sure that the arrival of Ukrainians in the UK is not delayed by the process to make arrangements for their pets.

As part of the new streamlined process, any animals which have already received some treatment may also have their stay in quarantine reduced and be returned back to their owner as soon as possible

There is a limited amount of quarantine facilities in the UK and we will prioritise those fleeing Ukraine who wish to bring their pets with them, rather than animals being brought over on a commercial basis, including rescue imports. Commercial imports, including rescue imports must follow the usual process.

Before arrival, people leaving the Ukraine or their carrier should contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44 3000 200 301 option 2.

They will then be able to confirm their approval for their emergency licence and organise any necessary stay in quarantine which is required to complete the rabies risk management process.