RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ADOPTING ANIMALS FROM GREECE
Please be sure to check information specific to your home country about adopting animals from Greece and travelling with them to your home country. This is an overview that generally applies to the UK and all EU countries.
- You must get your pet microchipped before, or latest, at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again.
- This is done by the vet.
- Make sure the vet tests the microchip reading. If the microchip doesn’t work properly, this can cause many issues when travelling back to your home country.
For the vaccination to be valid, your pet must be at least 12 weeks old and must have been microchipped before the vaccination is given.
You must have the dog treated against the tapeworm Echinococcus between 24 and 120 hours before travel.
Pet passports are mandatory. The vet will provide you with one.
All details of the treatment must be entered in your pets passport or EU health certificate.
Please make sure to check your government’s website.
RESOURCES
Animals need someone to fly with them
- Most NGOs will require you to come pick up the animal that you want to adopt.
- Some NGOs can help you with connections that can transport the pet for you.
- There are pet transportation companies that might help you. Ask the vet or a local NGO for suggestions.
On vacation and want to adopt an animal from Greece?
It costs. But if you have the financial opportunity, then it's easier. Simply go through the steps above. You can also adopt animals that already have their passport an vaccines and are almost ready to travel.