It is no simple task to move your cat or dog to Hawaii because there is a large amount of red tape that you have to complete to get your beloved pet there. The worst thing is the State's quarantine requirements. The law used to state that any animal that entered Hawaii needed to be quarantined between thirty and one hundred twenty days, but that has been changed. Now the law that is in effect now states that cats and dogs that meet the specific requirements before and after arriving may be eligible for a thirty day, five day, or immediate release to the family.
You have to pay strict attention to detail on the owner's part if you want to qualify for immediate release of your cat or dog. It has to be in complete order so if one thing is not in order your pet will probably have to stay for five or thirty days. You should start the process early which should be at least six or seven months before you make the move.
Here are some of the requirements before the pet arrives in Hawaii that is needed,
· Health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian within fourteen days prior to arrival. It must be written in English, original and no photocopy, bear original and legible name, telephone number and address of veterinarian. Certificate must include record of all vaccinations, microchip number and when it was implanted. The certificate must also have the complete description of the pet, age, sex, and any markings. The pet must also have a rabies blood test to make sure that they have responded to the rabies vaccination adequately. The vet will submit a sample of the pet's blood to a lab at the Kansas State University to be tested.
It can be quite expensive to send your pet or pets to Hawaii because you not only have the expense of getting them ready to move to Hawaii, but you also need to make sure that you have a carrier for them plus you have to pay the airfare. Most airlines will not allow you to have the pet with you on the long flight, but there is one airline that will, but you have to book early. The reason you need to book early is that they only allow so many pets on each flight.
One thing to make the move easier on both you and your pet is to find a veterinarian that is knowledgeable about the whole process of what is required to move your pet to Hawaii.
