Quarantine Information
Ownership
All quarantine premises are privately owned and the Department is only responsible for ensuring that disease, security and isolation requirements are met. Premises do vary in the level of comfort, care provided for your animal, and it is in your own interests to ensure that the welfare needs of your animal are adequately covered.
We recommend that, in making your choice you should compare brochures and visit the premises wherever possible. Most premises will be only too pleased to refer you to one of their customers for an independent view of the services they offer. A list of Kennels and Catteries in Scotland is attached.
Welfare
Although as stated above the Department does not lay down rules for the welfare of animals in quarantine, we have produced a Code of Practice on the Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Quarantine Premises. This Code was drawn up in consultation with premise owners and welfare organisations and a copy is avalible in writing from SEERAD ( useful contacts) or may be viewed on the DEFRA website. Follow this link for the WELFARE CODE.
The Department cannot enforce the provisions of this code on any individual premises, so it is in your own interests and that of your pet to ensure that all your requirements are covered in the contract agreed between you and the premises of your choice.