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The UK's animal quarantine laws are to be relaxed from the start of January.
The current laws governing the movement of pets will be brought into line with European legislation.
Currently, any dog, cat or ferret entering the UK must be vaccinated against and blood tested for the disease before being quarantined for six months.
But from January, pets from the EU and listed non-EU countries such as the US and Australia will no longer need a blood test and will only have to wait 21 days before they travel.
Pets from unlisted non-EU countries such as India, Brazil and South Africa will be able to enter the UK if they meet certain strict criteria to ensure they are protected against rabies, including a blood test and a three-month wait before they enter the UK.
Current rules which require animals to be treated for ticks and tapeworm will also be relaxed.
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Defra said that bringing the UK's Pet Travel Scheme into line with the rest of the European Union had the potential to save pet owners about £7m in fees.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16347725
All it will take is one rabid pet to get out into the wild in the UK and then what?
