Is it possible that the two cats have,nt been kept upto date re pet passporting?
I have no intention of leaving Cyprus for many years, BUT every year before the renewal date (thats very important) I get their rabies vaccination renewed and stamped in their passport so IF the worst happens they can go back to the UK without that long period of waiting time of between 6-8 months, IF an owner has,nt done this.
I also have put aside in the UK money to do take them back, in case of any unforeseen circumstances, I could,nt and would,nt leave without them and have also in the case of our demise got nieghbours to take them on. They may be animals, they may only be cats BUT they are 'family'.
Its important to renew every year no matter what your intentions it does,nt cost the earth just a couple of nights out in renewal costs,setting up a pet passport is more costly of course but unless you never intend to return to UK I think its essential to passport them. The UK is I think the only country that requires the rabies, other EU countries require the completed passport, my vet mentions it to all new pet owners
. Mine were both rescue's too