How to by-pass quarantine with your dog or cat flying to Honolulu, Hawaii. (A rabies free state)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- Traveling with my goldendoodle puppy from Seattle Tacoma to Honolulu, Hawaii.
Please double check on the dates of all forms and make sure it is the most updated versions. There are different checklist forms for difference situations. All forms can be found on the main website.
Main website for all the links and forms regarding Hawaii animal quarantine:
hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/aqs/aqs-info/
Checklist Form #1 (which I used) Dog or cat not located in Hawaii traveling to Honolulu:
hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2019...
Dog and Cat Import Form:
hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2019...
If you have additional questions. Please leave me a message here on TH-cam.
IG: Jesshonolulu
To any watching this video in 2022, it currently takes 5 weeks for KSU to process the FAVN test. Expedited services are no longer available, so plan accordingly. This whole process was the most stressful and complicated aspect of my move.
Thank you for the update!
Would you please share more info? Thank you
I am moving to Honolulu in a couple months. My dogs have had their rabies shot since they are 3 yo. For everyone reading, your dog doesn't need to have more rabies shots unless the latest shot expires before you arrive to the island. From the package "Two rabies vaccinations are required. The pet’s most recent rabies vaccination must not be expired when your pet arrives in Hawaii. If arrival in Hawaii occurs before 30 days has elapsed from the most recent rabies vaccination, the animal is subject to quarantine until the 30 days are completed." The reason Jess had to get her puppy the rabies shot back-to-back is because Teddy was a puppy (12 weeks old) and needed the 2 rabies shot immediately.
Thank you for clarifying!
This is so helpful to have someone explain! Thanks a bunch!
Thank you for watching :)
Iʻm sending the vials of blood myself as well and your video helped me a lot. Mahalo!
this relieved so much stress, thanks!!
I'm so glad!
This is my first comment ever on TH-cam… but I felt the need to say Thank you for the awesome, clear, and visual explanation of this process! It definitely helped ease the anxiety of moving a pet to hawaii! I appreciate it! Mahalo!
Aww I’m so glad to have helped :)
Thank you so much! I’m heading back home this December but neva knew home was strict about that.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for doing this, I’m moving to Oahu and this has been stressing me out, good to know it doesn’t have to be that difficult. 🙂
Thank you for watching :)
How did your move go, Eden?
Thanks for this. We’re bringing our 3yo dog Kali from mainland to HNL in a few weeks. Getting a binder today!
Good luck!! Let me know if you have questions.
This is so helpful thank you so much
You're so welcome!
thanks for all the info!
Thank you for watching :)
Thank you so much!
You're very welcome :)
Thank you so much
Thank you for watching!! :)
Was your dog okay after getting a second rabies shot 30 days after? I know they say it’s good for 1 year so I’m not sure if it’s bad to do it that soon after (I have a puppy as well)
Yes! My dog was totally fine :) and our vet wasn't worried at all about doing another rabies shot so soon after.
Thank you so much for making this video! We’re planning to move to Oahu by April. My dog that I adopted 5 years ago probably had 3 rabies shots since I adopted her. The most recent one was last year and it supposed to be good for 3 years. So the one from last year can count as the “first” rabies shot and I would just have to get another or “second” shot?
Yes, I believe so!
Thanks for the video! My 6 month kitten just got the FAVN rabies test (I think my vet charged too much for it). The vet said there’s a chance he won’t pass it even though he had two rabies vaccines spaced out. Did you have any problems with your pet not passing? I’m worried he won’t pass.
Thank you for watching!
I've read that as long as you have 2 rabies vaccines and wait at least 21 days after the second one to take the FAVN test, the chances of your pet not passing is low.
Im moving there in January with me ESA, was there anything specific for that that you were requiered to have?
Yes! You would have to do everything I talked about in the video. Make sure you call the airlines you plan to travel with. Ask them for their paper work requirements for ESA animals. I flew with Hawaiian airlines and they had a form that my doctor filled out plus signed as well as another letter that my doctor personally wrote for me.
Thank you for being so informative! For the health certificate for the airline, does the dog have to go to the vet one last time within that 14 days of arrival or does the health certificate just need to be made within that time frame? I am moving and our plan was going to be to drive from MA to WA and fly from there to shorten the flight for my pup. Thank you!
The health certificate needs to be made during that time frame and the vet needs to write down the type of flea and tick medication given on the health certificate as well. Your plan sounds great! Wishing you the best travels :)
@@jesshonolulu what about bunny rabbits ?
Hmm.. If your bunny is small I would think you would be able to bring a small carry on into the plane as long as she/he can fit under the chair in front of you. I’m pretty sure you would have to do all of the same steps that a dog would need to. Because hawaii is rabies free.
What does it mean to getting the import dog form notarized? And also on the form, what is the Application number section? Thanks!
Hi Mike! Great questions. I believe the application number section is for the office to fill out, not us. As for dog form getting notarized, I didn’t have to do that at the time I used the form. I would recommend emailing these questions to: rabiesfree@Hawaii.Gov
They respond very fast and are super helpful :)
This has been very helpful! Thank you! I have a question my dog is also 6 months and for his first rabies shot and she isn’t scheduled until next year for her second shot is this something you were able to do sooner??
Yes! I would call the vet and tell them your situation about coming to Hawaii which is a rabies free state. You can also print out the checklist on their website and show it to your vet so they can follow the guidelines on how many weeks out that the second shot needs to be done.
Hi. For the healthy certificate do I have to send the original with the package with all the other documents before the trip (within 10 days) or do I have to bring the original healthy certificate with me on the airplane? Thank you so much! :)
I kept the original on hand and had extra copies. I had to give a copy to the airlines before boarding and then when arriving to Oahu I gave the original copy to the quarantine center.
I would email them to confirm just in case rules or protocols have changed.
Thinking of visiting coming for vacation not sure about bringing my dog she is esa she's my world but me and hubby are considering a min getaway maybe we could meet thanks for the information
Would love to see that checklist! Is it available online somewhere?
Yes! I will put the link in the video description.
Thanks for the informative video. Which airline did you fly with? I heard prices and experience vary depending on the airline
I flew with Hawaiian Airlines :)
Hi! I really appreciate this video. I am confused about a couple of things. Do you know anything about the rabies booster interval? My dog never got a booster...just the vaccine. Thank you!
I would definitely send Hawaii quarantine an email. They reply within 2-3 days and are very helpful! I’m not sure if 2 rabies shots is required? The form says to do two because it will ensure the favn test will be in favor of showing negative rabies results.
Can you share the email that you used for Hawaii Quarantine?
Hi! Did you check your pup in as a carry on or a checked in bag?
My pup is an ESA animal. My psychologist filled out a form from Hawaiian airlines and also provided a written letter saying Teddie is my Support animal. I was able to bring Teddie straight on the airplane with a leash. I did not need a bag for her.
How much did you end up paying for the FAVN blood test? Personally, I think my vet is up charging me more than he should. I need some comparison. Also, can you go more in depth on how you got to send out the blood sample yourself?
My vet didn't charge me for drawing the blood sample. As for the test itself I paid about $90 to KSU. You can tell your vet that you want to send out the sample on your own and then just follow the instructions by whichever testing center you choose. 3:57 on the video explains how I packaged it for KSU.
HI Jess, I have a Shih Tzu that I want to bring from Brazil to Hawaii, This kind of dog need to come in the cabin. Do you know which airlines accept it in Hawaii?
Hi Iris! I’m not sure because lots of airlines recently changed their rules about dogs being in cabin. Definitely call around and ask though.
When mailing the 2 original rabies certificates, did you also include the metal rabies tag? My tags are taped to the certificates so I was going to keep them attached when I mail the paperwork. Did you do that?
No I didn’t attach metal rabies tags. Just the certificates.
@@jesshonolulu thank you
how do you bring a dog that size as carryon?! i have a smaller cockapoo and theres no way he can fit under the seat
Hi! My dog actually didn’t need to be in a carryon because she was my ESA. But the airlines changed the rules recently and now only allow service animals not ESA’s. So if your dog is a service animal then it doesn’t need to fit in a carryon. Other then that all dogs need to be in a carryon or will be in a crate in another area of the plane.
Hi which flea and tick medication did you get for them?
It has to be one that you get from your vet. Whichever they recommend is what I would go with. They need to sign off on it when filling out the health certificate, which is necessary when flying with your pet.
Can you go back multiple time in Hawaii during that 36 month period?
That’s a great question! I have no idea what the answer is. I would send them an email, they respond fast!
Which Vet allowed you to take a sample of your pets blood work home? My vet says there’s a liability. Just curious how you were able to ship to Kansas yourself.
Diandra Baesu My vet is located in Seattle. I think they would of preferred to send the blood work on their own but since I went ahead and paid ahead of time online I had to do it myself.
Website: www.ksvdl.org/rabies-laboratory/favn-test/sample-collection.html
That website gives you all the info on how to ship on your own. The price wasn’t much different for me if I had just let my vet ship it versus shipping it on my own. Hope this helps!
Do the rabies shot have to be 30 days apart? My cat got his rabies shot over 30 days apart from the last one ?
Yes I believe it has to be at least 30 days apart. If it’s past 30 days I’m pretty sure that is fine! I would send Hawaii animal quarantine an email to confirm :)
Thanks for the video and what a cute puppy! Does anyone know a clinic for Favn test near San Ysidro-SD that doesn't cost a fortune? I've been calling all vets from Google but haven't found any good option and idk the area well. Thank you!
Is there any way to avoid the 120 day waiting period after the favn test results?
In this video it says 30 days but I read 120 days so I’m stressing now
Oh no! Not sure if they have made changes to the regulations. It was 30 days when I did it but I would email them to see what they say. They respond quickly!
I am having so much trouble getting contact with Kansas stat university so I can get the kit I also can’t find any vet place that offer FAVN near me
You can look on their website and all the items can be bought on your own. They didn't send me a kit. The veterinarian will have the supplies needed for the blood sample itself.
Where did you get your pet carrier?
I didn’t need a pet carrier because Teddie is my esa animal. She was able to board the plan with me on a leash :) Amazon has great carriers tho!
I’m trying to fly into Hawaii from Washington but for the life of me I can’t find a vet in Seattle who will do the process or even seems knowledgeable enough to do it . Can you recommend a vet or maybe name the vet you used . This was so helpful
So glad you found they helpful!!
Here is the vet we went to:
Fin Hill Animal Hospital
14130 Juanita Dr NE Kirkland, WA 98034
425-814-2220
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
oh my god i just spent the last hour calling every single vet in my area and NONE of them are willing to draw my dog's blood and give it to me. they want me to pay them $600 to do it and they are telling me they wont use overnight shipping. what!!!
Oh no!! That’s sad to hear :(
Same, was unable to do it myself and ended up paying. I was under the impression there was just one lab that did the blood test. Good to know.
Same here... :(