lost my dogs passport in germany

mscholwin

urgent- we are on holiday with our dog in germany but have now lost his passport which we need to re enter into the uk. what do we do? i can't find any information online

London50

While I am no pet owner and have never been i in the position you are in the only thing I understand is your dog is micro chipped for the pet passport so you IMO would need to contact the vet that did all the work for the passport and see if they can re supply one for you.

PeteDoff

Worth a shot mabe

What happens if I lose some of my documents?

A copy will have to be obtained if the PETS passport is lost. The transport company may be able to help. However do try to keep all documents safely since loss of any is bound to cause delay.

elsien

Defra have a pet travel scheme helpline - depending on when you're travelling back you could give them a ring on Monday. Can't post the link but if you google you should find it.

PeteDoff

Your Travel Insurance will have a help-line, have you tried that?

PeteDoff

Info even if not good news

http://www.yourpetswarehouse.com/articles/index.php/2014/08/why-losing-your-pet-passport-could-prove-pricey/

theonlywayisup

http://ahvla.defra.gov.uk/external-operations-admin/library/documents/exports/ET139.pdf

Section 7.4

7.4 If a passport is lost or stolen, it can be replaced on production of the animal’s vaccination record and blood test result (if applicable), both of which must show the animal’s microchip number.

I am not sure how easy/difficult this is for you in Germany, but I would suggest your first point of contact will be your vet (or someone who can go in and speak to the vet) to try and make arrangements for a new passport. It isn't clear from the Defra website if a replacement can be obtained with in the EU, but the fact you are within it, should be a comfort of sorts.

You haven't said what your intended return date is, it may be more cost effective to stay put in Germany a few days until a replacement can be sent to you/obtained (if that's possible). Good luck.

theonlywayisup

Having searched further, this may also be of help.

https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners

Documentation
To bring your dog, cat or ferret into (or back into) the UK, it must be accompanied either by an EU pet passport or a third country official veterinary certificate. The passport or certificate must show that your pet has been microchipped (a tattoo is only acceptable in certain circumstances), vaccinated against rabies and if necessary blood tested. It must also show that your dog has been treated against tapeworm.

A new style pet passport was introduced on 29 December 2014. Any passport issued before 29 December 2014 will remain valid for the lifetime of the pet or until all the treatment spaces are filled. All passports issued on or after 29 December 2014 must be in the new format.

Cats coming from Australia must be accompanied by a certificate showing protection against Hendra disease. Cats and dogs coming from the Malaysian Peninsula must be accompanied by a certificate showing protection against Nipah disease.

Contact us
Pet Travel Scheme helpline
Pet Travel Section
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Hadrian House, Wavell Drive
Rosehill Industrial Estate
Carlisle
CA1 2TB
Email
pettravel@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk
Pet Travel Scheme helpline
0370 241 1710
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (closed on bank holidays). Find out about call charges at https://www.gov.uk/call-charges.

And from another google entry:

http://www.st-ives-vet.co.uk/pets.shtml

Taking pets out of the UK

Although the PETS passport is all that is required to travel to most EU countries, some countries have further regulations. It is wise to check the import requirements of any country you plan to visit with DEFRA well before you go.

Health and welfare of your pet abroad

You should be aware that if you take your pet out of the UK, it may be exposed to diseases which we do not have in the UK, e.g. diseases transmitted by the bite of ticks, and parasites such as heartworm and tapeworm. It will have no natural immunity to such diseases and may therefore be more likely to succumb to them. Some of these disease can affect humans.

We strongly recommend that you consult your vet about your pet's fitness to travel before you take your pet abroad. Depending on where you are going, your vet may be able to advise you on preventative treatments, on any other precautions you need to take and how to look for signs of ill health in your pet.

If your pet shows signs of illness after returning from abroad, explain where it has been so that your vet can consider the possibility of an illness not normally found in the UK.

What happens if the microchip cannot be read when we come back?

Your pet will be placed in quarantine and hopefully this will only be temporary. However if the microchip genuinely cannot be found, a new microchip will have to be inserted and regretfully your dog will have to undergo the statutory six months quarantine since not only will microchipping be necessary but vaccination against rabies and blood testing will also have to be repeated subsequently.

We strongly advise that if you are intending to travel under PETS that you have the microchip checked regularly, we will be happy to do this for you. Make sure you have it checked before you leave the country. Remember that on your return the microchip will be read when your dog is treated against ticks and tapeworm as the number has to be recorded on your PETS passport.

What happens if I lose some of my documents?

A copy will have to be obtained if the PETS passport is lost. The transport company may be able to help. However do try to keep all documents safely since loss of any is bound to cause delay.