{"id":13751,"date":"2023-03-08T23:38:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T20:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggi.lt\/en\/?page_id=13751"},"modified":"2023-03-08T23:38:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T20:38:08","slug":"information-for-arrivals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ggi.lt\/en\/information-for-arrivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for arrivals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Handbook for keeping a pet animal in Lithuania<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Welcome to Lithuania, an animal-friendly country. We have prepared a handbook with the necessary information for your pet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS) informs that pet animals arriving from Ukraine to Lithuania are subject to a simplified procedure: animals that are not marked, not vaccinated against rabies, without a rabies antibody titer or without appropriate travel documents are also accepted. The procedure applies exclusively to citizens of Ukraine, but not to legal entities such as sellers or breeders \u2013 the procedure for the commercial import of pets into the EU remains unchanged for the time being.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to behave upon arrival with a pet animal (cat, dog, ferret):<\/h5>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ukrainians who have arrived are requested to notify the SFVS by e-mail <a href=\"mailto:ukrainepets@vmvt.lt\">ukrainepets@vmvt.lt<\/a> about their pets that have arrived together;<\/li>\n<li>if the pet arrives already microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and with an antibody titer test (result of at least 0.5 IU\/ml), it is registered in the Register of Pet Animals (RPA) by the territorial units of the SFVS in Lithuania;<\/li>\n<li>if the pet animal was vaccinated and\/or marked in the EU territory during the trip to Lithuania, it after vaccination must be quarantined where its owner is staying. The territorial unit of the SFVS registers the pet animal in the RPA;<\/li>\n<li>if the animal arrived unmarked and unvaccinated, the SFVS organizes free marking of the pet animal at a private veterinarian or marker, as well as free vaccination of the animal against rabies at a private veterinarian. The registration in the RPA will be carried out by the territorial division of the SFVS;\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>only after the fulfillment of all these conditions, the pet animal will be considered to meet all EU requirements;<\/li>\n<li>at the moment there is no approved procedure for transferring\/rewriting your pet to another person. We will update the information once it is confirmed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Actual advices and information for staying in Lithuania with pet animals<\/h5>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Find the nearest pet store to your place of residence. You can find the most necessary goods for pet animals in almost all food supermarkets.<\/li>\n<li>Find the closest veterinary clinic to your place of residence, which you can contact if your pet gets sick. Take care to have a contact of a 24-hour clinic.<\/li>\n<li>Very aggressive ticks in Lithuania. Protect animals from them. The veterinarian will help you choose the most suitable method of protection for your pet \u2013 drops, tablets, collar or other.<\/li>\n<li>Do not forget to vaccinate your pet against rabies. You can vaccinate your pet animal at any veterinary clinic or contact the SFVS for free vaccination: <a href=\"mailto:ukrainepets@vmvt.lt\">ukrainepets@vmvt.lt<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Do not forget to give your pet an anti-worm medication (recommended every 3 months for an adult pet).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Microchip your pet. Marking is mandatory for every animal according to the laws of the Republic of Lithuania. It will also help to find the owner faster if the pet gets lost. You can mark a pet animal at any veterinary clinic or contact the SFVS for free marking: <a href=\"mailto:ukrainepets@vmvt.lt\">ukrainepets@vmvt.lt<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Place a tag with your name and contact information on your pet\u2019s collar to make it easier to return the pet to its owner if it gets lost.<\/li>\n<li>Do not forget to pick up the animal&#8217;s excrement when you take it for a walk. If you do not collect, you may be punished according to the laws of the Republic of Lithuania.<\/li>\n<li>Do not leave the pet animal in the car, especially when it is hot outside, because the animal can overheat and even die \u2013 5 min in a hot car, even with the windows open, can be decisive for your pet.<\/li>\n<li>Dogs must be kept on a leash in common areas and public places. Wearing a muzzle is determined by each municipality separately, so check the information: <a href=\"https:\/\/ggi.lt\/gyvunu-laikymo-taisykles\/\">https:\/\/ggi.lt\/gyvunu-laikymo-taisykles\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lithuania does not have a developed network of drinking fountains for animals in cities; therefore, provide water for animals when going on trips or long walks.<\/li>\n<li>There are many pet-friendly places in Lithuania \u2013 restaurants, cafes, hotels. You can find a list of pet-friendly places here (but always check independently): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.draugiskigyvunams.lt\/\">www.draugiskigyvunams.lt<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The owner of the pet is punished according to the laws of the Republic of Lithuania for improper care of the pet, behavior or failure to fulfill other duties.<\/li>\n<li>Animal lovers, you can become volunteers at animal shelters. In this way, you will not only help animals, but also gain new friends and like-minded people.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Use special transport cages for pets\u2019 transportation.<\/li>\n<li>If your pet got lost, inform the surrounding shelters and veterinary clinics. It is very popular to search for lost animals in Lithuania in specialized animal and city, and district groups on Facebook. Ask the Lithuanians you know \u2013 they will surely advise you. You can find more information on how to act in the event of a missing pet here: <a href=\"https:\/\/ggi.lt\/paklydo-augintinis-kreipkis\">https:\/\/ggi.lt\/paklydo-augintinis-kreipkis<\/a>\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>We wish you and your pets a pleasant stay in Lithuania!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handbook for keeping a pet animal in Lithuania Welcome to Lithuania, an animal-friendly country. We have prepared a handbook with the necessary information for your pet. 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