Triston Bradfield holds a West African Dwarf Crocodile at Heathrow Airport's Animal Reception Center, Jan. 25, in London. Many animals pass through the center's doors ranging from exotic animals such as snow leopards and elephants, snakes and crocodiles, to the more common such as cats and dogs. In 2010 alone the center processed approximately 10,500 cats and dogs, 1,300 birds, 105,000 day old chicks, 246,000 reptiles, 230 horses and 29 million fish. Most animals are part of zoo transfer schemes, the pet trade, or are pets in transit.

A Panther Chameleon is pictured at Heathrow Airport's Animal Reception Center, Jan. 25, in London, England.

A dog called Baxter is held by Susie Perry at Heathrow Airport's Animal Reception Center, Jan. 25, in London, England. Many animals pass through the centre's doors ranging from exotic animals such as snow leopards and elephants, snakes and crocodiles, to the more common such as cats and dogs. In 2010 alone the centre processed approximately 10,500 cats and dogs, 1,300 birds, 105,000 day old chicks, 246,000 reptiles, 230 horses and 29 million fish. Most animals are part of zoo transfer schemes, the pet trade, or are pets in transit.

A Galapagos Tortoise shell is used as a foot rest at Heathrow Airport's Animal Reception Centre, Jan. 25, in London, England. Many animals pass through the centre's doors ranging from exotic animals such as snow leopards and elephants, snakes and crocodiles, to the more common such as cats and dogs. In 2010 alone the centre processed approximately 10,500 cats and dogs, 1,300 birds, 105,000 day old chicks, 246,000 reptiles, 230 horses and 29 million fish. Most animals are part of zoo transfer schemes, the pet trade, or are pets in transit.