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Moving to Hawaii with your pet - Hawaii Animal Quarantine
July 21, 2009 9:33 PM • by Learn about Hawaii • Posted to Moving To Hawaii | Comments (4) | Permalink
Making the big move to Hawaii can be a stressful and daunting process, but this is also a time of great expectation. Questions of what life will be like in the Islands, where the best beaches are, and what it would be like to have a permanent tan are sure to cross the mind. Before grabbing the kids, the family pet, and hopping on a plane to start your new life in Hawaii, take the time to learn about Hawaii's Animal Quarantine program.The amount of time that your pet will be at the Animal Quarantine Station will depend on several factors. The Department of Agriculture has quarantine periods of 120-days and the 5-day-or-less program available. To be eligible for the 5-day-or-less quarantine period, the animal in question has to meet specified requirements: be microchipped, observe at least a 120-day waiting period after passing the OIE-FAVN antibodies test, and have at least two rabies vaccinations are among the requirements.
If eligibility requirements for the 5-day-or-less release are not met, then the animal will have to stay in quarantine for the 120-day period required for the antibodies test. While at the Animal Quarantine Station in Halawa Valley, all pets are kenneled, they have access to fresh water and are fed by staff. The facilities have grooming stations and veterinarians on staff to ensure your pet's well-being. While four months is a long time not to have your pet with you, visiting the quarantine station is encouraged. Go a step farther and volunteer your time, as volunteers are needed.
Check out the website for more information on requirements, fees, visiting hours, and a list of prohibited animals. Visit: http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info
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The info above is far from correct! Please read the fine print and ASK FOR PRICING AHEAD OF TIME. If your pet is quarantined; it will cost you big bucks, so volunteers needed---SURE....... whoever wrote the above, better learn to investigate and research, or are the a volunteer?
And by the way, your pet is received in Honolulu, but you are not allowed to walk them until you leave the airport.......so after a long flight, an hour or so to get to the office so someone can "inspect" your pet, you cannot take him for a walk until YOU ARE OFF THE PROPERTY! I was waiting for my five pound toy poodle, who traveled well, yet soiled her bedding, when this poor large 80pound or so dog came out, and you didnt need to see the kennel before the smell came first, this poor animal was feed and watered and scared to SH--! The odor was so bad, the people had to lift it into a cab/van and the driver was pissed to say the least and the dog and to sit its its filth for how long? I came off an eight hour flight, then another two hours to kona.............Imagine? I hate animal abuse, but these are gov't workers at their best. You don't want me to start of the paperwork part........... The experience was so sad all around, such an easy task that costs so much money and grief........
Aloha -
AkonaPet is a pet relocation company, specializing in moving pets to the islands. We handle all quarantine documentation and travel arrangements so pets travel safely to Hawaii, and go home with their owners within hours of arriving. We are licensed by the USDA and registered with the State of Hawaii Dept of Agriculture. As part of our service, we provide each pet with a personalized travel kit containing photo identification labels as well as all labels and everything needed to equip their carrier for acceptance by airlines. Please visit our website: akonapet.com, or call us at (808) 937-6670.
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I can attest to the services of Akonapet..i used them in 09 to bring my 2 beagles into hilo from NYC. and they didnt have to spend 1 second in quarantine..thats a good service., i highly reccomend.