WITHIN THE EU 

• Apply for a free Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC). 
• Check if your animal holding needs to be registered or approved. 
• follow the rules for transporting animals 

Animal welfare during transport The welfare of animals during transport is protected by EU legislation. Introduction to the regulations “No person shall transport animals or cause animals to be transported in a way that is likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them” (Source: Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending directives). 

• Apply for a free Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC). 
• Check if your animal holding needs to be registered or approved. 
• Follow the rules for transporting animals 

Animal welfare during transport The welfare of animals during transport is protected by EU legislation. 
Introduction to the regulations “No person shall transport animals or cause animals to be transported in a way that is likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them” (Source: Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending directives). 

All persons who take animals on a journey, whatever the length, should always apply good transport practice, making sure: 

• The journey is properly planned and time is kept to a minimum and the animals are checked and their needs met during the journey 
• The animals are fit to travel 
• The vehicle and loading and unloading facilities are designed, constructed and maintained to avoid injury and suffering
• Those handling animals are trained or competent in the task and do not use violence or any methods likely to cause unnecessary fear, injury or suffering 
• Water, feed and rest are given to the animals as needed, and sufficient floor space and height is allowed 

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations applies to all those involved with the transport of live vertebrate animals in connection with an economic activity ie a business or trade.

OUTSIDE THE EU 

• We will apply for updated Export Health Certificate (EHC) specific to the country of destination. 
• If there’s an EHC for your Kitten, we will inform the APHA Centre for International Trade Carlisle specific details required e.g. Animal details, exporter, importer, vet details etc and the destination country. 
• We will then nominate an official veterinarian to inspect your Bengal. 
• We will then be given the application form we need. Fill it in and return it to the address on the form. 
• EHC will be sent to your official veterinarian within 7 working days. 
• Our Official Veterinarian will be asked to check that your Bengal Kitten meet the requirements of the country they are going to

• Pet Travel Consultant. You will be emailed by one of our Export Team who will be the Lead in assisting us in preparing the documents needed for our Export and guide requirements at your end for your Import. You might be advised to have your own agent if this is necessary. We can only start activation of Export Process once you are Fully Paid with your Bengal and have Fully Paid the Air Fare and Export Services.
• Pre Boarding Vet Check If necessary.
• If possible, a Direct Flight Booking & Organisation (From London Heathrow Airport to country of destination. We will aim to book the shortest flight possible.
• Collection and Pet Courier from our premises to a 5 Star Boarding Cattery in London.
• Pre-flight boarding: Your Bengal will waif for his flight at the Boarding Cattery which is a 10 Minute Drive To Heathrow Airport
• Homeopathic remedies to help pets remain calm during their travels if need be. Note: It is UK’s Policy NOT to sedate a pet when traveling.

Your Bengal travel in the hold of the aircraft. The whole airline team will be proud of flying with your bengal. The cargo hold is heated, pressurised and dark. This will keep your Bengal calm and will settle down and sleep once the aircraft is in the air.