Large dog as baggage

[skipper]

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Originally posted by PaulW

Thanks. How did your pets do no quarantine time?

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Akonapet, takes care of all the paperwork with the state of Hawaii and Quarantine..as long as you follow there process, your pets go home with you upon arrival at the airport. Mine arrived in kona and were released to me there by a state approved vet that akonapet keeps on staff.,they seem to have the whole process streamlined pretty tight., but, you have to have a bit of a laid back attitude, as you know things take time when it comes to hawaii and the govt. I dealt with ruth and she set it up on a payment procedure it all went very smooth.,thats why i have a problem with someone that would say something bad about them., as i stated i would highly reccomend akonapet.

skipper

[Bullwinkle]

Have done it on my own - the vet in Kona works with all comers - do schedule wisely - he gets booked up

HNL arrivals- pretty straight forward - they act as the consuting vet would to do the check in.

The state quarantine office very helpful in my experience - walked this first timer right through the process.

My local mainland vet required some education - the state does a good job of posting the requirements.

The state has reps in Kona that meet the airplane along with the consulting vet. The biggest issue was convincing the airline that there would be a vet and check in in Kona- there is required paperwork making the airline responsible - they were nervous not using HNL

All and all a cakewalk - just dont be in a hurry - if all else fails - bar king kennels a state certified quarantine location - the animal can serve out its time there if there is an issue - contact them as a back up.

Now all we need is a hilo vet to step up to the bat - they act as the states eyes and ears certifying arriving animals and are consultants - no biggy

The animal quarantine folks were a no brainer for me to work with - they do it every day and very helpful - if respected..... leave demands at home - grin

[kalakoa]

I have not done this myself, but someone told me that the "oversize carrier" issue can be worked this way: book your travel through HNL (with a few hours of layover), pick up your animals at the HNL quarantine station, then mail them to the neighbor island. USPS cargo planes are big enough to handle the larger carriers.

[DanielP]

The oversize carrier issue is handled thru United Cargo direct SFO-KOA. Just pay up and up.

Mail? Really? Not for Mr. Magnificent!

[mella l]

In September 2010 I was flying out of Oakland on Hawaiian Air. As I removed my suitcase from the car a taxi pulled up behind us. Out comes a woman with a beautiful white dog about 30 pounds perhaps. This person was using a cane and holding a leashed dog and trying to manage a legal sized case and not a brief case. As I had only one bag I offered to take her also. Getting to the Hawaiian Ticket counter is a small feat with luggage as it is quite a way into the terminal and up a carpeted ramp. She was very well spoken, grateful for the assist and very professional.

We got to the ticket counter and I had her go first. I noticed while waiting my turn how well mannered the dog was as the woman and her agent were going thru the paper work. As we waited in the pat down and feel up line we got to talking. She had broken her foot and needed the cane for support until it healed. I commended her on the behavior of her dog and learned it wasn't hers. I came to learn it wasn't her dog and she has a business as a carrier for pets. She treated it like her pet. Needless to say I told her I would be moving over one day and asked how to get in touch. I was given her business card and an explanation of her services. She is Ruth Wyland of Akona Pet Relocation Services.

She spoke highly of Winston and Jaci Kapua whom we contacted early in our relocation. Their business Little Friends Pet Care another who will meet your pet and walk it thru quarantine at the airport and care for it until you arrive.

I would use Ruth Wyland's of Akona Pet Relocation services and feel confident in recommending her to others. I asked Ruth about another service and she spoke well of a Honolulu couple who do this same service. Both these people have done this business for years.

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[nana valley]

Thank you, Mella l I worked with Ruth who owns Akonapet and she is a very nice lady. I lived in a very rural area on the mainland and when it came time for THE DAY my cats had to fly, I drove them 300 miles to Portland, stayed one night in nearby motel and delivered the cats at 6AM to Hawaiian Cargo. The cargo lady couldn't find the paperwork, told me they did not have boarding papers for the cats and basically told me there was nothing she could do.
I called Ruth (3AM HST) and she immediately gave this woman the information and proof of purchase of the tickets. The cargo lady obviously had the attitude, "Just let me sit here and get my paycheck and you go away". Cargo lady finally went in back room and came out with another cargo lady. Problem solved! Paperwork right there, no problem. Sadly I had to call Ruth and wake her up however. Ruth was cheerful and concerned and followed up with the company to complain about the counter help at the airport.

She's in a business trying to make a profit. If you are trying to save on the expense of moving to Hawaii, don't use her. But I will vouch for her compassion for the animals you put in her hands. I knew up front what the expense was and I made my choice to use her.

[DanielP]

We used Jaci and Winston when flying into HNL, but if you are coming to the BI, I would suggest coming straight into Kona. Kona vet service will receive at KOA. They are very helpful, but you must do your own import forms, etc. with the the dept. of AG. who are also very helpful.