Can you bring pets to Kauai?
Your pet will have needed at least two rabies vaccinations and be current on them. The second vaccination must be done at least 90 days before arrival in Hawaii. Your cat or dog must have an electronic microchip implanted.
How do I get my dog to Kauai?
For direct release you must submit to the Animal Quarantine Station two rabies certificates and the Dog and Cat Import Form, 30 days (or more) prior to your scheduled arrival. The planned arrival date must be 120 days after the submission of the OIE-FAV RABIES BLOOD TEST.
Can I travel with my dog to Kauai?
Hawaii is a rabies-free state. All animals entering the state must pass the OIE-FAVN Rabies Test to ensure they do not bring rabies to Hawaii.
What is direct airport release Hawaii?
Hawaii’s Direct Release quarantine program (aka Direct Airport Release or DAR) allows your dog or cat to fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL) and be released from the airport on the same day as arrival.
How long is pet quarantine in Hawaii?
120 days
Inouye International Airport (Honolulu) after inspection. Furthermore, the law requires dogs and cats that do not meet all of the specific 5 Day Or Less program requirements to be quarantined for up to 120 days upon arrival in Hawaii.
Do pets have to quarantine in Hawaii?
All dogs and cats, regardless of age (puppies and kittens included) or purpose, must comply with Hawaii’s dog and cat import requirements. Furthermore, the law requires dogs and cats that do not meet all of the specific 5-Day-Or-Less program requirements to be quarantined for up to 120 days upon arrival in Hawaii.
Is Hawaii pet friendly?
Only dogs and cats can be transported into Hawaii. Hawaii is the only rabies-free state in the US. The introduction of rabies would have dire circumstances for public health, Hawaii’s ecosystem, tourism, and lifestyle.