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Originally Posted by MauiGirl  Having lived in Hawaii for 20 years, I can appreciate that the state has remained free of rabies. I do feel the quarantine rules are "over kill", but none the less I'm happy our residents, and pets don't have to worry about rabies.
However, there is another reason to re-think taking your pets to Hawaii. Who would want to subject their precious furbabies to a loonnggg flight in a cage (not in cabin anymore), in the luggage compartment worrying about climate control, potty control, feeding, etc. and just plain freak them out? I wouldn't. And even if you would put them thru that scary ordeal, you get them here and find we don't have pet friendly hotels, and they won't have much fun if you do any of the activities most visitors do like snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, dining out, going to the beach (those that do allow dogs are frequented by locals who primarily have big dogs, many many pitbull mixes). Believe me, if dogs had a say in this, they'd rather be at home, cozy, safe and comfortable. |
Very valid observation. There's a lot to do that isn't exactly "pet friendly". If you don't participate in the activities, you've missed a lot that Hawaii has to offer. If you DO participate, your pup is "beached" (in more ways than one).
I think it's a very nice idea, but I think maybe you should locate the best doggie spa you can find in your area and give your pup a "vacation" while you do yours. We have "spas" here, not just kennels (that would be an insult!) that *I* wouldn't mind checking into
