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What airline did you use? We are trying to get our two Boston's out to Hawaii at the end of January but the weather predictions for that time of year say it is always over 70 degrees. This is m biggest fear that it will always be too hot for the dogs to fly.
Continental Airlines' "Petsafe" program worked well for our two cats. We sent them on the nonstop, 11-hr. flight from Newark to Honolulu (in July). They travel in a climate-controlled area, so temperatures are not an issue. Contact Continental for more info (you should call, after looking it up on the website and reading the general info there. The folks we spoke to - on several occasions - were very nice and knowledgeable).
Our kitties arrived safe and sound.
Also get some absorbent pads for their kennels. "Dryfur" is one brand (check them out online) I have heard that the most common cause of problems is when animals get out of their kennels. So Dryfur also sells extra connectors and ties to ensure that the kennels are secure. We got a kit with water and food bowls, all the required labels, absorbent pads, extra ties - basically everything we needed, except the kennels (we bought those locally), and baggies to put the documentation in.
Hi we finally made it to Maui with our cats. They did fine. My one cat is 20 and I was very concerned the other is a very high strung siamese. We flew Hwaiian out of Phoenix mid December. The cargo is pressurized and heated to 72 degrees. They let us know when the cats were boarded. That was last. They kept them inside a climate controlled area until boarding. They were the first ones off, and by the time we made it to the quarantine station thet had already arrived. Thet were good, and are doing good. It was the hardest decision I ever made. I kept wondering if they were Ok down there why I was inside. I think they fared better than me. They were a little ansy from Honolulu to Maui, as they were under the seat in front of us, and it was noisy and they were kind of stuffed there. Now there crates are their comfort zone. Hope this helps
We did not fly with our cats (we sent them ahead, to be picked up by relatives, while we drove cross country). Continental charged $542.24 to fly both of them from Newark to Honolulu. They were accompanying people (one animal per person on Hawaiian's interisland flights, so my sister and my niece both went over to HNL to get them) from HNL to Kauai, I forget what the additional charge was but I'm thinking it was about $50 or $75 per person.
Of course I ended up footing the bill for the vet visits, microchipping, rabies shots, rabies tests, Department of Agriculture fees (I think it was about $300 for the two cats), airfare for them, airfare for my sister and niece to fly RT (one way with the cats) from Kauai to Honolulu, and overnight accommodations in Honolulu for them all because the cats arrived too late to make the last flight out to Kauai. The only cat-friendly accommodation we could find on all of Oahu was the "W" hotel, which is VERY expensive (by our little hick standards). So they are now, seriously, our million-dollar cats. But we love them and they seem to like it here (though one seems to like our neighbors better than us - every time he gets out he beelines over there! They MUST be feeding him but they won't own up to it.), so I guess it was worth it.
We paid 255 (i think) from Phoenix to Honolulu. We carried them on as our carryons fro Honolulu to Maui so there was no charge. If you have any other questions I would be happy to answer
i am interested in finding away to ship my two dogs to honolulu hi. how do i do it and how much will it cost.
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Originally Posted by redrockglass
I am interested in finding alternative ways to getmy dogs to Hawaii other than shipping them in cargo of a plane. Way too many horror stories for me to consider that. ( relative works for an airline so I hear the truth)
Anyway, does anyone know of alternatives and prices?
First and foremost, Hawaii has a strict procedure for preventing rabies from coming to the islands. Dogs (and other animals) must either go through a precise regimen of vaccinations and tests (and a microchip) prior to arrival, or they will be quarantined at the airport. (Expensive.)
Here is the link to the Dept of Ag's page with PDFs, FAQs, and all the info you need. The process (apparently) takes about 4 months preparation, depending upon your dogs' ages and their current vaccination status. Animal Quarantine Information — Hawaii Department of Agriculture
For flights, your options are commercial (sometimes referred to as "cargo" on these threads, but actually a separate, climate-controlled hold) and charter. Commercial is much less expensive than charter. There are threads about each on the forum, including a charter this fall that "JollyDogs" is working on. Search the forum for keywords to find the threads, then you can ask more specific questions.
Yes I too have flown my Pedigree Goldens 3 and cat from Hawai'i and now are going home. If you think the worst that is what you usually find Think and KNOW that everything will be fine and it most likely will. My animals were no worse for the wear. And I am a professional breeder.
Antoinette
We flew our family pet out here in December of 2003 without any problems. We had to wait until just the right time of year to fly her out because she is an Olde English Bulldog and they are extremely sensitive to temperatures. It couldn't be freezing & couldn't be over 70 degrees. She flew from KC to Honolulu just fine.
I guess you'll have to decide what's more important - leaving your beloved pet behind knowing he/she'll be safe or taking a chance (which, most like your pet will be fine) and having him or her out here with you.
I have 2 pugs and i talked to delta and they told me i could not transport pugs on the plane to HI because it was always over 75* how did u get your bull dog to HI i am moving there this winter and intend to ship my pugs here in the spring but dont know how... please help..JESS Jessvaczy@yahoo.com
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shipping two dogs to honolulu
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