DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) have announced new rules regarding Pet travel, which come into effect from 1st January 2012.

They say that “New rules mean it will be easier and cheaper to travel abroad with pets”.

The UK will harmonise its pet movement rules with the rest of the European Union.

For all the relevant information regarding the new regulations, please go to the DEFRA website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2011/06/30/new-rules-pet-passports/

This is indeed good news for pet owners who frequently travel with their pets.