Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country are bringing their cats and dogs with them, prompting other countries to relax various requirements for bringing pets across borders.
Typically, pets entering the United Kingdom would need to meet certain requirements, such as being vaccinated and microchipped. The recent influx of Ukrainians, however, has made it much more difficult to ensure that these animals meet the proper requirements.
A woman holds a dog while crossing the Irpin River on an improvised path under a bridge as people flee the town of Irpin, Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022.In response to the situation, however, the United Kingdom has decided to relax its rules to make it easier for Ukrainians to bring cats, dogs and other pets across its borders. According to a report by the Independent, U.K. officials spoke with vets and quarantine facilities to make the proper adjustments to their regulations.
Countries near Ukraine have relaxed rules for bringing pets across borders due to the increase of refugees fleeing Russia's invasion.that refugees have been spotted fleeing with cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits and even birds. At least 2.5 million have fled the country, and that number is rising every day.
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