NEW ANIMAL RECEPTION CENTRE OPENING AT LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT

29th June 2021

Airlines, pet owners, and logistics or travel operators, will be able to benefit from a new London Heathrow Airport animal reception centre, which is due to be open from Quarter 4 this year.

The specialist facility, operated by Animal Aircare Ltd, will double as an approved border control post and state-of-the-art animal reception centre. Services will

include assistance with airline approvals to carry animals, transit of animals through London Heathrow Airport, boarding, travel boxes, and processing the necessary documentation to ensure the safe and comfortable movement of pets and other animals internationally.

The new temperature-controlled, safe, and highly secure 8,209 sq-ft centre is dedicated exclusively to animal travel and is conveniently located at Heathrow Airport, with direct airside ramp access for partner airlines.

Conveniently located within a short drive of all the passenger terminals and Junction 14 of the M25 for drop offs and collections, the operation will provide unrestricted access to flights by being open 24/7 - 365 days per year.

Animal Aircare Ltd have specialised in the care of pets travelling by air for over 25 years and already operate established animal care facilities at London Gatwick and London Luton airports.

Animal Aircare Ltd holds approvals issued by the Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), and excels at performing the necessary steps and checks to meet the Pet Travel Scheme rules for transporting animals in and out of the UK.

Commercial and Facilities Manager – Pete Bryant – commented “We are delighted to be opening our strategically based London Heathrow facility. The new operation will not only help us to better serve our customers but will also enable airlines and freight forwarders to expand on the services they provide”.

UK Manager – Claire Beadle - added “Our experienced team of Animal Welfare Officers are pet owners and animal lovers themselves and are committed to making the transportation of pets and other animals a smooth and worry-free experience”.

The new animal reception centre is due to be completed by the beginning of Quarter 4 2021 and will be receiving animals immediately. Anyone requiring further information or wanting to make an enquiry, should not hesitate to contact Mr Pete Bryant by emailing pete@animalaircare.co.uk.

Website: www.animalaircare.co.uk