You’ve decided to move to Hawaii, and when you start thinking about it, realize you’ll need to bring your pet with you. Now what? Where do you begin? For starters, it is important to know what animals are allowed in Hawaii, what animals are prohibited, and what the rules are for bringing them, so you can make the process as easy and stress-free as possible for both you and your pet. By law, all pets coming into Hawaii must meet the requirements for the pet quarantine program.
As of August 31, 2018, pet owners have 3 options for bringing a pet to Hawaii:
1. Direct Airport Release
2. 5 Day-or-Less Program
3. Full 120-Day (4 Month) Quarantine
Note: Any pet qualified for the 5 Day program is qualified for Direct Airport Release.
Hawaii is the only state in the nation that is rabies-free – and we want to keep it that way. Introducing rabies to our state and its fragile ecosystem would change the State of Hawaii as we know it. Please understand that these rules and requirements are for the protection of our beautiful islands, and the animals and people that reside here.
