Pet Passports
Until a few years ago
all animals entering the UK had to spend six
months in quarantine. Quarantine means isolation
from people and other animals.
The quarantine rule protected the UK against rabies or
'mad dog disease'. Rabies comes from fox or dog bites.
Quarantine was very difficult for pet owners. They
didn't want to be away from their pets for six months.
The pet passport scheme maintains the UK's protection
against rabies. But it makes life a lot easier for
animals and their owners.
Listening
Activity:
Listen to this short
talk and answer the questions below:
Listen/Download Podcast
1.
Are the following statements true or false?
a) It's now more difficult to take pets on flights
b) Only animals from some countries can have a pet
passport.
c) Even with a pet passport animals still need to spend
six months in quarantine.
d) All pets need to be vaccinated against rabies.
e) Vets provide the papers needed for the pet passport.
f) Getting a pet passport takes less than a week.
Answers
Vocabulary
