I may be considered as quite slow
Off to Portugal I’m set to go
The paperwork is a bit of a tease
As an ‘endangered species’ I’m required CITES
It took a few weeks to plan
And I had a microchip to scan
CITES applications were made to the authorities
And these were my upmost priorities
Having had no prior papers –
I was dependent on my pet relocators
I required a certificate of origin from UAE
And my new residence – in the form of an addressee
An export permit is a must
A health check – all went well I trust!
I went to visit the official vet
He attested the paperwork without upset
I had a cat carrier as a crate
Plenty of wet lettuce is all I ate
Advanced notification was needed for me to arrive
Customs & clearance and then a drive
No need for quarantine
It was apparently a straight forward routine
Thanks to the work of PGG@GVC
My safe travel was a guarantee