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Ahmed Rashad, veterinarian and founder of canisfelis

Ahmed Rashad · Veterinarian

The vet behind your pet's move

I spent two years as a quarantine vet at Dubai Airport, checking pets in and out of the UAE. Today I plan each canisfelis move myself, from the first vet visit to the moment your pet lands.

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72pets relocated
16countries pets have flown to
5continents reached from Dubai
2years in the Dubai Airport veterinary quarantine

Where I've sent pets

The 72 dogs and cats I've relocated have flown to 16 countries, each with its own permits, tests and airline rules.

Middle East

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Bahrain
  • Lebanon
  • Turkey
  • Armenia

Asia

  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Thailand

Europe

  • United Kingdom
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Romania

The Americas

  • United States
  • Brazil
  • Colombia

Africa

  • Egypt

Happy landings

A few of the pets I've moved, settled in their new homes.

Bruno, relocated Dubai to New York, USA
Bruno✈ Dubai to New York, USA
Tequila, relocated Dubai to Armenia
Tequila✈ Dubai to Armenia
Leilah, relocated Dubai to Hungary
Leilah✈ Dubai to Hungary
Chocolisi, relocated Dubai to Saudi Arabia
Chocolisi✈ Dubai to Saudi Arabia

I've worked the other side of the counter

Veterinary Quarantine, Dubai Airport

With the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, from September 2022 to October 2024, I was one of the vets who cleared animals through Dubai Airport.

  • Examined animals arriving and departing, checking for infectious disease and parasites.
  • Applied local and international animal health rules, including CITES.
  • Managed quarantine for animals needing isolation or observation.
  • Issued the reports, certificates and permits for legal import and export.
  • Worked daily with customs officers, airport staff and other authorities.

What that means for your pet

I know what an inspector checks, because I was the inspector. Your pet's paperwork is prepared the way it is read at the airport, so there are no surprises on the day.

And because I'm a vet, I can judge whether your pet is fit to fly and plan the move around their age, breed and temperament.

Experience

  1. 2024 to now

    Founder, canisfelis

    Dubai, UAE. Door-to-door dog and cat relocation to and from Dubai, planned and run by a vet.

  2. Sep 2022 to Oct 2024

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Quarantine Section, Dubai Airport

    Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Inspected animals arriving in and leaving the UAE, and issued the certificates and permits for their import and export.

  3. 2015 to 2020

    Veterinarian, Dubai Municipality

    Dubai, UAE. Inspection, compliance and enforcement work for the city.

  4. 2005

    Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University

Vet skills I bring to every move

Health checks before travel

Head-to-tail examinations so your pet is fit to fly and passes the official check.

Microchips and travel documents

Microchipping, vaccination records and certificates prepared to each country's rules.

Vaccinations and parasite control

Rabies and routine vaccines, deworming and treatments timed to the travel window.

Medication and dosing

Doses worked out for your pet's species, breed, weight and condition.

Diet on the move

Calorie needs, body condition and feeding plans before and after the flight.

Arabic and English

Clear updates for you, and smooth talks with airlines, vets and officials.

Planning a move with your pet?

Tell me your pet's breed, weight and where you're heading, and I'll send you a free quote.

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