How We Transport Pets from Bulgaria to the UK Step by Step
If you’ve never transported a pet internationally before, it can feel overwhelming.
Here’s exactly how we make the process simple, safe, and fully legal.
🐾 Step 1 – Initial Contact & Quote
Contact us via WhatsApp with:
Type of pet
Size (for dogs) Head to paws and Nose to start of the tail
Location in Bulgaria or U.K
Delivery location in the UK or Bulgaria
We provide a clear, transparent quote — including all legal requirements.
📋 Step 2 – Preparing Your Pet
Before travel, your pet must have:
Microchip
Rabies vaccination (minimum 21 days before travel)
Pet passport
We then arrange:
Animal Health Certificate
Customs declaration
TRACES & IPAFFS registration
🚐 Step 3 – Collection in Bulgaria
We collect your pet from your location or agreed meeting point.
Our vehicles are:
Climate controlled
Custom fitted for pet safety
Operated by welfare-trained staff
🌍 Step 4 – Travel Through Europe
We take a direct route to the UK, avoiding unnecessary delays.
Pets receive:
Regular comfort breaks
Food and water
Monitoring throughout the journey
⛴ Step 5 – Calais & UK Border Control
We arrive in Calais and rest overnight.
In the morning:
Pets are checked by UK authorities
Documents are inspected
Welfare checks are completed
Once cleared, we board Le Shuttle and head into the UK.
🏡 Step 6 – Delivery to You
We provide ETA updates via WhatsApp.
Delivery options:
Home delivery (where possible)
Meet points (e.g. M25, Bristol, etc.)
❤️ What Makes Us Different
Fully legal, DEFRA-registered transport
Small number of pets per trip
Fast Friday–Sunday journeys
5 star Google reviews
Experienced, caring team
📲 Ready to Book?
WhatsApp us today:
+44 7537 188501
Visit:
www.pettransportbulgaria.co.uk
We deliver more than pets — we deliver peace of mind.