Community / Dog from Ukraine sent to Southampton after arriving in isles with fake rabies test results
A DOG which arrived in Shetland after being imported to the UK from Ukraine had fraudulent rabies test results – meaning it had to be transported to Southampton for quarantine.
Shetland Islands Council’s environmental health team received notification from the Animal and Plant Health Agency in March.
A report to members of the council’s environment and transport committee at a meeting on Tuesday said: “This was part of a larger group of puppies brought in to the country via a UK charity.
“DEFRA are currently investigating but the Shetland animal had to be transported to Southampton for quarantine.
“It can take up to four months before the animal is declared free of any notifiable disease.”
Anyone bringing a dog, cat or ferret into the UK must have it vaccinated against rabies before it can travel.
Meanwhile as part of the process in finding temporary homes in the UK for Ukrainian refugees, the environmental health team has also been tasked by the Scottish Government to carry out checks on host properties prior to their arrival in Shetland.
These are mostly houses where the owners have kindly offered part of their accommodation to share.
The checks are similar to those the team apply when assessing the fitness of houses in the private rented sector.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
