Heathrow Animal Reception Centre - HARC

06/06/2026

We welcomed lovely service dog Fenrir off today with his handler Owen! They are off the travel around Europe and you can follow their adventures 🐶 Information on service dog arrivals can be found on the link on our profile!

21/05/2026

Endangered Species Day
On Friday 15th May, Endangered Species Day was celebrated worldwide, raising awareness of incredible wildlife and the essential work being done to protect it.
Just a few days later, HARC was pleased to welcome two adult White‑winged ducks — Asarcornis scutulata for Chester Zoo. Their arrival supports conservation efforts for a species that is facing severe threats in the wild, primarily due to widespread habitat destruction across Southeast Asia🌏. White‑winged Ducks – IUCN Status
The white‑winged duck is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to its small and declining population, with numbers continuing to fall because of habitat loss, hunting, and other human pressures. This species is also included in CITES Appendix I, highlighting its protected status under international conservation agreements. Ongoing conservation efforts are vital to prevent the extinction of this remarkable bird🦆. We’re happy to have been a part of their relocation and pleased to hear from that they have arrived safe and sound and settled in wonderfully! 🥰

08/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough, from the HARC team! You have inspired us all to work with animals & kept us driven to protect those in need!

"Nature is our biggest ally & greatest inspiration" - Sir David Attenborough 💙🐾
🦍🦓🐘🦏🦒🐢🦋🐛🐋🐧
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29/04/2026

Last chance to vote! ✈️🐾

HARC is honoured to be up for Air Cargo Industry Service Provider of the Year at the World Air Cargo Awards - and your support really matters.

⏰ Voting closes tomorrow, 30 April!
🗳️ Voting takes just a moment
📧 Please note: voters must use a company email address
👉 Vote here:
https://worldaircargoawards.com/award-category/air-cargo-industry-service-provider-of-the-year/

We are delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for the Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards 2026 🏆 We are proud to be recognised in the Air Cargo Industry Service Provider of the Year category, celebrating the work we do every day to support safe, compliant, and welfare-led animal movem...

16/04/2026

Pupa the playful pug! Pupa, came all the way from Russia with her cat companion Loo! We hope Pupa enjoyed her play time with our staff while her paperwork was being processed, a good way to stretch those legs in our large outdoor runs.
Swipe to see Pupa's face when our Animal Health Officer had to leave & carry on welfare checking the other animals in our care! 🥺🐶
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JCS Livestock

15/04/2026

Today we welcomed the very handsome, Max from Australia! Max is very affectionate & has attempted to sit on a few of the HARC staff's shoulders during his welfare checks. Clearly, Max had a very comfortable trip on his Qantas flight and is full of beans. Jetlag? Never heard of it!
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Airpets

10/04/2026

Today we welcomed the very handsome Gavin who travelled all the way from Brisbane Australia! ✈️🇦🇺 here he is looking very happy after being reunited with his owner & his toy! Welcome to the UK Gavin! 🇬🇧🐾It was a pleasure having you stay with us! 🐶🐾❤️ Big thanks to Pets Abroad UK and Air Canada ✈️

Check out Gavin’s instagram page! Gavin