Have anyone travel to Hawaii with Yorkie?

[QuickSilver]

Sorry to keep asking, but why do they have to fly in cargo? Is that standard for quarantine-type measures?

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Sorry to keep asking, but why do they have to fly in cargo? Is that standard for quarantine-type measures?

I believe it is - at least for the Hawaiian rules.

[Lee B]

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

[scruffydog]

Thank you everyone for such support and opinions. I definitely have awhile to think about what we want to do. It just sucks he won't be in our wedding picture in Hawaii.

[QuickSilver]

I''ve been planning a long trip to Hawaii for a while, and thinking how much Thor would enjoy it. Warm water, swimming pool, hiking.... Even snorkling, I have a little doggie life vest for him so he could float around with me. I can live with the paperwork, but I would never subject him to a ride in cargo.

Would a therapist letter definitely not work?

Also, just hypothetically... um, what if you snuck your dog in with your luggage? Couldn't you go through security check with the dog out, and then put him in his own bag before he got to the gate? Not that I would ever do anything like that.

[John Stelting]

If you want him in your wedding picture do the following.

Buy a stuffed animal about his size, put it where you'd want your furbaby to sit and have a graphic artist photoshop him into the picture after you return.

[John Stelting]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Also, just hypothetically... um, what if you snuck your dog in with your luggage? Couldn't you go through security check with the dog out, and then put him in his own bag before he got to the gate? Not that I would ever do anything like that.

Seems to me I just read a story about a lady that tried this....

She's now facing federal felony charges.

Don't think I'd try.....

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by John Stelting

Seems to me I just read a story about a lady that tried this....

She's now facing federal felony charges.

Don't think I'd try.....

Not to mention...even if it were successful going...leaving Hawaii every bag is x rayed at the gate as you board.

[scruffydog]

Originally Posted by John Stelting

If you want him in your wedding picture do the following.

Buy a stuffed animal about his size, put it where you'd want your furbaby to sit and have a graphic artist photoshop him into the picture after you return.

I love this IDEA!!! I'm gonna tell my Fiance

[QuickSilver]

I don't want to push this, but is your carry on luggage xrayed too? I've seen people walking their dogs around the airport, though those dogs had reservations on flights.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I don't want to push this, but is your carry on luggage xrayed too? I've seen people walking their dogs around the airport, though those dogs had reservations on flights.

carry on get screened as well.

when leaving hawaii they thoroughly check your luggage and carry on because they don't want you taking anything out of the state. My aunt tried to take seed pods out and they wouldn't let her. they scan the bags and open them up if they see anything suspicious.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I don't want to push this, but is your carry on luggage xrayed too? I've seen people walking their dogs around the airport, though those dogs had reservations on flights.

Yes, your carry on luggage is x-rayed. What you do when traveling with a dog is prior to going through the metal detector, you take the dog out, put his carrier on the x-ray belt and walk through the metal detector carrying the dog.

Most people that are walking their dogs through the airport usually have registered therapy dogs, so they don't have to travel in a carrier.