"Dogs, cats and ferrets are subject to simplified entry conditions. This means that it is allowed to bring the animals to Estonia even if the animals do not, for instance, have their passports with them, have not received the necessary vaccinations etc.

To avoid the spread of infectious diseases, primarily rabies, only animals that are accompanied by their owners can come to Estonia. Rabies is extremely widespread in Ukraine and it has no treatment. It is not allowed to bring in animals from shelters, breeders or other sources.

It is obligatory to notify the Agriculture and Food Board about a pet animal accompanying a war refugee immediately. The animal owner must fill out a form (in Estonian, Ukrainian, Russian or English) at the border crossing point or at first opportunity at her place of stay and forward it to the e-mail address: pta@pta.agri.ee . More information and the notification form can be found at the web page agri.ee. If necessary, the representatives of local governments, border crossing points, hotels, refugee centres will help to fill out the form.

It is not obligatory to notify the Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) of travelling with other animals, like invertebrates, tropical decorative fish, amphibians, reptiles, rodents and domestic rabbits, as well as some species of birds, as there are no rules for movement of the listed pet animals in Estonia. The general requirement is that the animals have to be clinically healthy and the requirements for their welfare have to be ensured during transportation."

It is obligatory to notify the Agriculture and Food Board about a pet animal accompanying a war refugee immediately. The animal owner must fill out a form (in Estonian, Ukrainian, Russian or English) at the border crossing point or at first opportunity at her place of stay and forward it to the e-mail address: pta@pta.agri.ee  . More information and the notification form can be found at the web page agri.ee  . If necessary, the representatives of local governments, border crossing points, hotels, refugee centres will help to fill out the form.

After the notification, the Agriculture and Food Board will contact the animal owner, organise the examination, vaccination, microchipping etc. of the animal. The animal will also remain in isolation for at least 21 days under the supervision of the Agriculture and Food Board.

It is not obligatory to notify the Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) of travelling with other animals, like invertebrates, tropical decorative fish, amphibians, reptiles, rodents and domestic rabbits, as well as some species of birds, as there are no rules for movement of the listed pet animals in Estonia. The general requirement is that the animals have to be clinically healthy and the requirements for their welfare have to be ensured during transportation.

Veterinaries or animal clinics offer help to pets that need to be checked by a veterinary.

Urgent 24/7 veterinary assistance is offered by the following clinics:

- Rannamõisa PetCity clinic, phone 15 222 (Rannamõisa tee 8, Tallinn).
- The Small Animal Emergency Clinic, phone +372 502 3191 (Mustamäe tee 44-2, Tallinn).
- Small Animal Clinic of Estonian University of Life Sciences +372 731 3224 (during the day), +372 503 3878 (at night) (Kreutzwaldi 62, Tartu).

To get emergency care, it is definitely necessary to call ahead to the clinic and let them know what problem the pet has. It is also necessary to inform the clinic of the fact that the animal in question has come from Ukraine and is in quarantine (all dogs, cats and ferrets that have come with the Ukrainian war refugees remain in isolation in Estonia for at least 21 days). In that way, the clinic is better prepared.

The Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals helps with paying the bill for urgency medical care if you call +372 519 461 46´.

Different organisations are active in offering food aid and necessary equipment for pets. For instance, aid is offered by the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals +372 519 461 46, info@loomakaitse.eu and the Estonian Kennel Union +372 534 990 80.

Food for pets can be bought at regular supermarkets.

Different organisations are active in offering food aid and necessary equipment for pets. For instance, aid is offered by the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals +372 519 461 46, info@loomakaitse.eu and the Estonian Kennel Union +372 534 990 80.

There are several airlines that allow flight with a pet onboard. It is up to each airplane to establish their regulations and additional tariffs will be generally perceived. Therefore we advise you to get in contact with the specific airline.

The general rule is that pets (together with their crate) which remain below a certain weight may be carried in the cabin, whereas pets exceeding such threshold weight must be carried in the cargo area.

It is obligatory to notify the Agriculture and Food Board about a pet animal accompanying a war refugee immediately. The animal owner must fill out a form (in Estonian, Ukrainian, Russian or English) at the border crossing point or at first opportunity at her place of stay and forward it to the e-mail address: pta@pta.agri.ee . More information and the notification form can be found at the web page agri.ee . If necessary, the representatives of local governments, border crossing points, hotels, refugee centres will help to fill out the form.

After the notification, the Agriculture and Food Board will contact the animal owner, organise the examination, vaccination, microchipping etc. of the animal. The animal will also remain in isolation for at least 21 days under the supervision of the Agriculture and Food Board.

It is not obligatory to notify the Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) of travelling with other animals, like invertebrates, tropical decorative fish, amphibians, reptiles, rodents and domestic rabbits, as well as some species of birds, as there are no rules for movement of the listed pet animals in Estonia. The general requirement is that the animals have to be clinically healthy and the requirements for their welfare have to be ensured during transportation.