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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS ON PETS

UNIT 9

Task 1. Read and translate the text.

All birds and animals must be transported under humane and healthful conditions. A suitable cage, space, ventilation, protection from the elements as well as cleaning, feeding and watering must be provided by the owner or the carrier of the pet.

There are various import and export regulations, restrictions and formalities that must be complied with. In some countries animals are prohibited entry by law. Some countries require import permits which must be obtained well in advance of your pet’s arrival date in that country. In some countries there are quarantine terms for pets. For example, all pets visiting Great Britain had to spend six months in quarantine to keep the island free of rabies. But a few years ago Britain relaxed the requirements for pets from Europe, Australia, Japan, the USA and Canada. Now the animals can enter the country upon arrival provided they carry microchips, are vaccinated and undergo a full veterinary inspection.

As to Russia, there is no quarantine for dogs and cats and there is no need to apply for an import permit. If a person is planning to take his dog or cat out of the country, he must have a valid international pet passport and a veterinary health certificate from a licensed Russian vet., stating that the pet is healthy and fit to travel. The pet must be vaccinated against rabies and other infectious diseases at least 1 month prior to leaving Russia, but not more than 12 months before departure.

Stricter regulations are in effect for birds and exotic animals such as parrots, turtles, monkeys, snakes, etc. Normally the export of such animals is prohibited. They can be carried across the border only with the permit of the State Committee on Environmental Protection. To obtain the permit a person will have to present the documents confirming that the animal was purchased legally.

The unlawful import and export of animals is forbidden by law. It is considered as smuggling and is liable to prosecution.

Task 2. Put the animals into the correct category.

wildlife - animals that live in natural conditions

domestic – animals that live on a farm

pet – animal that you keep at home

cheetah, monkey, cow, dog, penguin, pig, horse, giraffe, lion, sheep, tiger, cat, parrot, rabbit, guinea pig, deer, hippo, elephant, hen, octopus, emu, rhino

wildlife	domestic	pet

Task 3. Find in the text the English equivalents of the following:

гуманные и надлежащие условия; защита от неблагоприятных воздействий окружающей среды; питание и уход; правила ввоза и вывоза; действительный международный паспорт животного; ветеринарное удостоверение; инфекционное заболевание; разрешение на ввоз; порода.

Task 4. a) Give the Russian equivalents of the following:

b) Explain the meaning of the underlined expressions:

- must be provided

- regulations that must be complied with

- are prohibited entry by law

- must be obtained well in advance

- relaxed the requirements

- to apply for an import permit

- the pet is fit to travel

- regulations are in effect

Task 5. Match left and right to make word combinations:

licensed conditions

suitable vet.

valid disease

healthful cage

infectious regulations

strict certificate

Task 6. Answer the questions:

1. What conditions must the owner provide for his pet?

2. Are there any regulations in respect of import and export of pets?

3. Is it necessary to obtain import permit for the pet every time you travel abroad?

4. How long does the quarantine usually last?

5. In what case can pets visiting Great Britain enter the country?

6. What documents must a person have to take his dog / cat out of Russia?

7. Must the dog / cat be vaccinated before or after the departure from Russia?

8. What animals are prohibited for import and export?

Task 7. Study an International Pet Passport and complete it for your pet.

МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ВЕТЕРИНАРНЫЙ ПАСПОРТ ДЛЯ СОБАК INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CERTIFICATE FOR DOGS ________________ (photo)

ВЛАДЕЛЕЦ СОБАКИ OWNER OF THE DOG   Имя и фамилия Name ______________________________________   Адрес Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ ОПИСАНИЕ СОБАКИ DESCRIPTION Кличка собаки Name of dog ________________________________ Дата рождения Пол Date of birth __________________ Sex _________ Порода Окрас шерсти Breed _________________ Colour _____________ Вид шерсти / Особые отметины Cout type / Distinguishing marks ____________________________________________ Заводчик / Имя, фамилия, адрес Breeder / Name and address ____________________________________________

Вакцинация против Vaccination against БЕШЕНСТВА RABIES Подписавшийся ветеринарный врач подтверждает, что собака, указанная на стр.2 (на фото) настоящего паспорта, была им вакцинирована против бешенства и что перед вакцинацией она была подвергнута клиническому обследованию и признана здоровой. The undersigned declares herewith that he carried out vaccination against rabies of the Dog described on page 2 and the vaccinated animal was examined clinically prior to inoculation and found to be healthy.   Дата Вид вакцины Подпись ветеринарного врача и печать Date Vaccine used Signature and stamp of veterinary surgeon  

ВЕТЕРИНАРНОЕ УДОСТОВЕРЕНИЕ Собака, указанная на стр.2 настоящего паспорта, в день выдачи этого удостоверения была мной обследована, и у нее не было установлено ни инфекционного заболевания, ни симптомов инфекционного заболевания. На протяжении последних ______ месяцев перед выдачей настоящего ветеринарного свидетельства не было сигнализировано ни одного случая заболевания бешенством ни в месте содержания животного, ни в его окрестностях в радиусе _____ км.   VETERINARY CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH On the date issue of this certificate of health I examined the Dog described on page 2 and found no signs or symptoms of contagious disease. There have been no certified cases of rabies in the locality of origin or within a radius of _____ km.   Официальная печать Дата Подпись государственного ветеринарного врача Official stamp Date Signature of State Veterinary Surgeon  

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