In order to take pets on a plane to a foreign country, you are required to have a Vet send in a Health Certificate to the USDA in Washington State. I took Izzi & Lucy in this past Tuesday (must be done within ten days of flight), and the Vet emailed it to the USDA.
They need to verify all info is correct, then sign off. They must Fed Ex the form back to me and my flight info (date) was on the form.
The vet called Saturday and said my form was STILL PENDING, which means it has not been sent to me yet and asked what time my flight is. I do need to leave for the airport around 12:30, so HOPE this form comes in Tuesday morning!
Otherwise, I don't have a Plan B.
Not sure when I could get another flight with two seats together, and my hotel outside Lisbon is non-refundable, as well as my 3 weeks in the Airbnb in Quarteira.
Saying prayers here in Denver!
UPDATE: Prayers worked, they signed off, and is now with Fed Ex, and should be delivered by noon tomorrow. Good thing, my ride is at 12:30.... cutting it close, but at least it will be here -- YAY!
UPDATE for 5-12-26 11 am --- PET CERTIFICATE ARRIVED! Not sure why our government wants to gives us such a heart attack - need to leave by 12:30 to the airport.
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