February 23, 2000 Three pet labradors travelling with Hoverspeed – Amber, Bodi and Chester – are set to be first pets to enter the UK under the provisions of the new Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) when they arrive by hovercraft in Dover at 9am on Monday, February 28, 2000. Hoverspeed is offering free pet travel for bookings made by March 31, 2000 on its Dover/Calais hovercraft and seacat services, and with crossing times from just 35 minutes, is already proving a popular travel option for pet owners. To qualify for the Pet Travel Scheme, dogs and cats must: be fitted with a microchip be vaccinated against rabies be blood tested (this must show that the vaccine has been successful) be issued with an official PETS certificate be treated against tapeworm and ticks More information on the Pet Travel Scheme is available from the PETS helpline on 0870 241 1710 or on-line at www.maff.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine. To take advantage of Hoverspeed’s free pet travel offer, telephone 08705 240241. Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |