Can I Bring My Pet in Hawaii?

Hawaii is rabies free state.

Hawaii's quarantine law is designed to protect residents and pets from serious health problems associated with the presence and spread of rabies.

Success of quarantine program is dependent on maintaining isolation of your pet from other animals required quarantine period.

Importation of dogs, cats and other carnivores in Hawaii is governed by Chapter 4-29 of the State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture Administrative Rules.

This law says that these animals are required to complete a 120-day confinement in the State Animal Quarantine Station.

If specific pre arrival and post arrival requirement are met, animals may qualify for a 30-day quarantine or a new 5-day-or-less quarantine that became effective on June 30, 2003.

You should check with the Department of Agriculture if you plan to bring less common pets in Hawaii, as they may prohibit certain animals like snakes, rats, hamsters, and lizards.

For state quarantine entry requirements and options, contact:

Hawaii Department of Agriculture

Animal Quarantine Station

66-951 Halawa Valley Street

Aiea, HI 96701-5602

(808) 483-7151