pet travel

My neighbour booked the crossing to France with both dogs fully vaccinated: the officer read one line and sent the car back off the ramp

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My neighbour booked the crossing to France with both dogs fully vaccinated: the officer read one line and sent the car bac...

Your neighbour’s dogs were fully vaccinated, but one detail on their travel paperwork sent them straight back up the ramp. Since April 2026, the rules for taking pets from Britain to France have shifted dramatically—and one overlooked line can mean a wasted trip.

« I thought the carrier was only for the vet »: why a cat loose on the back seat is treated as an offence, not a detail

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« I thought the carrier was only for the vet »: why a cat loose on the back seat is treated as an offence, not a detail

Many cat owners believe Rule 57 of the Highway Code only applies to dogs or motorways—but loose cats are legally treated as a serious driving offence. Beyond fines up to £5,000, unrestrained pets can invalidate your insurance and turn your furry friend into a dangerous projectile in a crash.