Have pet, will travel
Date published: 24 May 2013
Dogs and cats are set to gain greater opportunities to travel across EU borders.
MEPs have given their support to changes in the law providing for the movement of non-commercial pet animals.
The new arrangements are built on the success of 'pets passports' legislation approved a decade ago.
They simplify procedures and allow more animals to be moved to take part in competitions and sporting events.
Pet animals can accompany their owners if they carry a microchip 'passport' that proves they have been vaccinated against rabies.
Human cases of rabies average only one per year in the EU.
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