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Moving to London from USA

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Question
Jerry,
I am planning on moving to London sometime this year. I have a cat I have become very attached to recently since I had to put my oldest one that I've had since I was five to sleep last week. We have both taken it very hard and I cant stand the idea of separating with her. If you could please give me links or any information about how I would be able to take my cat over to England to live permanently with me I would really appreciate it.

Thank you,
Jennifer

Answer
On page 4 of my website there is a link to DEFRA in UK  They will
give you ALL info you need
First things first.  microchip   then rabies vac   then blood test
for titre status of rabies serum in blood.  If the cat has has a
previous rabies vac, then you can take blood immediately.  Blood
must be sent to official lab in Kansas State.  You must wait 180
days from date of blood draw before cat can go to UK.   You can
of course put cat into 6 mos quarantine in UK at anytime
Regards, Jerry Mishler