🐾 Adopting a Pet from India: Info for the UK or US Adopters

We help families in the UK and US adopt rescued animals from India safely and legally. Our team handles everything — from vaccinations to travel paperwork — so your new family member arrives healthy, happy, and ready for a forever home.

✈️ Step-by-Step Adoption & Travel Process

  1. Apply for Adoption: Complete our Adoption Enquiry Form and specify whether you are in the UK or US. Our team will review your details, match you with a suitable pet, and schedule a video call to introduce you to animals needing homes.
    Cost: Free
  2. Pre-Adoption Requirements:
    • Virtual home check
    • Proof of residence and ID
    • Agreement to lifelong care and annual vaccinations
    Cost: £50 / $60

    3. 💰 Deposit Requirement: Once Step 1 (Adoption Application) and Step 2 (Pre-Adoption Checks) are complete and a pet is chosen, a 50% deposit is required to begin the rabies titer testing and travel document process.

  3. Medical Preparation (India): Each pet receives:
    • Full vaccination course — Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Lepto, etc.
    • Health & fitness-to-fly certificate
    • Deworming and flea/tick treatment
    • Spay/neuter (for adults)
    Cost: £190–£280 / $220–$330
  4. Rabies Titer Test (RNATT): A mandatory blood sample is sent from India to an EU-approved lab (usually in the UK or Germany) to confirm antibody levels meet import requirements. The test ensures the animal’s immunity to rabies before travel.
    • Sample sent via approved courier to the UK or EU lab
    • Test certificate required for UK & EU import clearance
    • Waiting period of 3 months post-test for UK entry
    Cost: £120–£150 / $150–$180
  5. Pet Passport & Travel Documents:
    • ISO microchip (15-digit)
    • Rabies vaccination certificate
    • Vet health certificate
    • Export NOC from Animal Quarantine (India)
    • Pet Passport (for UK) or US import documents
    • Fit-to-Fly certificate
    Cost: £130–£150 / $150–$175
  6. Flight & Arrival:
    • Travel via trusted airline partners or experienced handlers
    • Quick customs clearance on arrival
    • Pets handed safely to their new family ❤️
    Cost: £900–£1,450 / $1,150–$1,750
  7. Arrival Clearance & Handling:
    • Airport agent assistance
    • Document verification
    • Safe handover to family
    Cost: £150–£250 / $150–$250

💰 Estimated Cost Summary

Service UK Adoption US Adoption
Pre-Adoption Process£50$60
Medical Prep & Vaccinations£190–£280$220–$330
Rabies Titer Test (RNATT)£120–£150$150–$180
Pet Passport & Export Documents£130–£150$150–$175
Airline Cargo / Travel£900–£1,450$1,150–$1,750
Arrival & Clearance£150–£250$150–$250
Approx. Total £1,540 – £2,330 $1,880 – $2,745

📝 Exact costs vary by airline, crate size, and destination. A full quote is provided before booking.

🐕‍🦺 What’s Included

  • Vaccinations up to date (mandatory)
  • Deworming and tick/flea protection (mandatory)
  • Spay/Neuter surgery (if applicable)
  • Microchip (mandatory)
  • Vet travel certificate (mandatory)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (mandatory)
  • Vet health certificate (mandatory)
  • Export NOC from Animal Quarantine (India) (mandatory)
  • Pet Passport (for UK) or US import documents (mandatory)
  • Fit-to-Fly certificate (mandatory)
  • Foster care until departure (mandatory)

📝 Exact costs vary by airline, crate size, and destination. A full quote is provided before booking.

🐾 Foster Care

All adopted pets are cared for in foster homes until their travel date. This includes socialization, food, basic health checks, and safety in a clean and caring environment. There is no separate charge for foster care — it’s included in the adoption process as part of our commitment to the animal’s welfare.

🌍 After Arrival

  • Allow 2–4 weeks for adjustment
  • Follow-up support provided through WhatsApp and email