Let’s talk about importing pets…

Importing your four legged friends is possible but takes a lot of planning because there are certain time frames that have to be met.  I’ve enclosed the specific instruction sheet from Sint Maarten and the USDA.  Essentially, you’ll need to have all of the noted shots and tests done in enough time to email to St. Maarten, then onto the USDA by overnight (or hand deliver it if you live near a USDA inspection office), once you get the import certification from St. Maarten.  Make sure your vet is USDA certified so he/she can sign off the USDA import forms (note, this is different from USDA certification).  The USDA certified vet examines your animal and fills out the noted 3 page form for St. Maarten.  Once submitted to St. Maarten you are issued an import certificate which you then send with all the other noted information to the USDA office.  North Carolina’s goes to Albany, NY.  I’m not going to publish the (extraordinarily kind and patient) woman’s email who handles all of this in St. Maarten, but if you are going to import your animals, message me and I will send it to you.  In addition, please don’t hesitate to message me for any questions about importing your pets.  I feel like a pro now, LOL!  I got all of this sent off to the USDA today!! T-11 days to go!  The excitement builds 😍