Flying pets from Mainland to Honolulu?? (pros and cons, live, dangerous)

[uscgwifey]

So another concern of mine is flying our 70 pound dog to Hawaii....

We are in Seattle and have found many direct flights but where is my doggy gonna go?

Have you ever flown a dog?

What airline did you use?

Please help!!!

[whynot?]

There is tons of info posted here on this topic -- including recent success stories (and how-tos), and the pros and cons of flying them in "cargo" (not exactly) v. in-the-cabin charters. Try the "Search" feature/pull-down menu at the top of the page.

[mdand3boys]

I just did a search using pet and airline as an example for you. Hope it helps. I have the same issues as I have a 75 pound black lab (10 years old) and a cat to ship when we move. Try different search words if you don't find what you need here.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/searc...rchid=10697078

[wb3690]

There is all sorts of paperwork that can be done ahead of time to avoid the lengthy quarantines. I didn't ship a pet here, but we'll be leaving the island with a pet. I don't remember who you have to contact to get the paperwork started though.

[KonaKat]

A 70 lb dog is going to go cargo. I flew 4 parrots and 1 cat out here to Kona on the Big Island, and know many people who have flown dogs, cats, birds etc. The BEST advice to get started is go to the Hawaii Dept of Ag. website, print out all the information pertaining to you, take it to your vet and get started a good 6 or 8 months before you plan to fly the pet. there is no quarrantine, per se, if you follow all the directions for rabies shots, lab work, microchipping, and the 120 day waiting period, which takes the place of a 120 day quarrantine upon arrival. It is complicated, many details to follow, and stressful. Thought I'd lose my ever loving mind when we were going thru it! But, it can be done. Talk to the vet first and then you, and the vet, can call the Dept. of Ag with any questions.

What kind of dog is it? How old is it? General health? These are important considerations to deal with first off. And remember temperature rules for flights; at no point during the trip where ever the animal may land, can the tarmac temp be over 80 degrees (pretty sure it's 80).

Do NOT sedate your animal for the flight. You may need a tranquilizer but they are very dangerous for your animal.

Best wishes on your move and I hope you enjoy your time in Hawaii.

[newUHprof]

From Seattle, you'll have a nice non-stop flight. Nothing to worry about.

I flew my 50lb dog on Hawaiian. They were wonderful and took good care of her. I think their restriction is that the pet + carrier must be max of 70lb, though, so that may not be an option for you.

My two kitties came from the east coast on United. They were also great. And Continental has a special pet transport program.

Search the archives for "dogs" or "pets", and you'll find lots of information. But most of all be sure you get started on the department of agriculture import requirements ASAP, so your 70 lb baby doesn't have to be quarantined.

[uscgwifey]

Originally Posted by KonaKat

A 70 lb dog is going to go cargo. I flew 4 parrots and 1 cat out here to Kona on the Big Island, and know many people who have flown dogs, cats, birds etc. The BEST advice to get started is go to the Hawaii Dept of Ag. website, print out all the information pertaining to you, take it to your vet and get started a good 6 or 8 months before you plan to fly the pet. there is no quarrantine, per se, if you follow all the directions for rabies shots, lab work, microchipping, and the 120 day waiting period, which takes the place of a 120 day quarrantine upon arrival. It is complicated, many details to follow, and stressful. Thought I'd lose my ever loving mind when we were going thru it! But, it can be done. Talk to the vet first and then you, and the vet, can call the Dept. of Ag with any questions.

What kind of dog is it? How old is it? General health? These are important considerations to deal with first off. And remember temperature rules for flights; at no point during the trip where ever the animal may land, can the tarmac temp be over 80 degrees (pretty sure it's 80).

Do NOT sedate your animal for the flight. You may need a tranquilizer but they are very dangerous for your animal.

Best wishes on your move and I hope you enjoy your time in Hawaii.

We have a 70 pound black lab. By the time we leave she will be about 2.5 years old. She is a healthy dog and already spayed and microchipped. I am just worried about flying her because most airlines I have checked with online say that the crate and the dog cannot weigh more that 100 pounds.

[uscgwifey]

Originally Posted by newUHprof

From Seattle, you'll have a nice non-stop flight. Nothing to worry about.

I flew my 50lb dog on Hawaiian. They were wonderful and took good care of her. I think their restriction is that the pet + carrier must be max of 70lb, though, so that may not be an option for you.

My two kitties came from the east coast on United. They were also great. And Continental has a special pet transport program.

Search the archives for "dogs" or "pets", and you'll find lots of information. But most of all be sure you get started on the department of agriculture import requirements ASAP, so your 70 lb baby doesn't have to be quarantined.

I have all the paperwork for her to get all her stuff done it is just the airline I am trying to find now.
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She is too fat for Hawaiian Airlines

[ILoveLucy]

Hawaiian Airlines were wonderful with our 3 dogs. Just make sure you have all the paperwork and bloodwork done. Do not sedate your dog. It is dark in that part of the plane and most dogs will just sleep. When I picked my dogs up at the quarantine, they were sitting quietly in their crates like it was "no big deal"

[bresdo]

I flew Hawaiian here with my 2 small dogs and a bird in August and everything was fine. Make sure that when you board the plane to tell someone to inform the pilot that there is live animals on the plane. This way they will turn on the heater below so they don't freeze.