There are a number of circumstances in which a pet has been rehomed overseas. The rehoming often involves an overseas post or new job abroad in which a family has brought a pet and is bringing it back or, while away, adopted a pet and is attempting to return with it. Overseas rescue pets require similar considerations. In these scenarios, the country to which the pet is being imported generally requires assurance about the animal’s health and the minimal preventive healthcare as mandated by law. This generally entails at least current vaccination of the pet against rabies as well as these considerations: