The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is the system that allows pet dogs, cats and ferrets from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine as long as they meet the rules. It also means that people in the UK can take their dogs, cats and ferrets to other European Union (EU) countries, and return with them to the UK. They can also, having taken their dogs, cats and ferrets to certain non-EU countries, bring them back to the UK without the need for quarantine. The rules are to keep the UK free from rabies and certain other diseases. Travelling abroad with your pet? · Check that the microchip can be read before you go · Make sure that your pet’s paperwork is in order Further information on taking pets out of the UK to EU countries or Non-EU listed countries is available here. Dog and Cat Travel And Risk Information (DACTARI). This is a scheme to find out about the occurrence of exotic diseases in dogs and cats in Great Britain. Find out why you should get involved. If you need further information or advice not covered by these pages please contact the Pet Travel Scheme Helpline: +44 (0)870 241 1710 (Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm UK time). Latest news 7 May 2008 - · Northwest airlines and US Airways have announced additional assistance routes. For the most up to date list of all approved routes, please visit our · Routes pages. 21 April 2008 -  · Commercial Carriers Thomas Cook Airlines, XL Airways have commenced operating PETS routes into the UK. · British Airways World Cargo have announced additional routes into the UK. · Delta Airlines have commenced operating assistance routes into the UK. · Charter airlines Universal Jet Aviation and Vista Jet have commenced operating routes into the UK. · Air Medical, Jet Aviation, Triple Alpha, and PrimeJet have announced additional routes into the UK.