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China Pet Titer Test: The 5 USDA-Approved Labs

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One Pet Per Person: China’s Pet Import Rule

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Prohibited Dog Breeds in Hawaii

TLDR: Hawaii has no state-level breed-specific legislation banning pit bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, or any other standard domestic dog breed. What Hawaii does prohibit are non-domestic dog hybrids, including wolf crosses, wolf-dogs, and Dingoes, under Plant Quarantine law. If you own…

Moving Your Pet to Kauai

TLDR: Moving a pet directly to Kauai requires the same Hawaii import process as any other island, plus a Neighbor Island Inspection Permit arranged before travel. The NIIP cannot be issued until your pet has a confirmed passing FAVN result,…

Moving Your Pet to Maui

TLDR: Moving a pet directly to Maui requires everything the standard Hawaii import process requires, plus a Neighbor Island Inspection Permit arranged before travel. The NIIP cannot be issued until your pet has a confirmed passing FAVN result, and all…

Cost of Moving a Pet to Hawaii

TLDR: Moving a pet to Hawaii costs between $500 and $2,000 or more depending on your pet's starting point, destination island, airline choice, and whether you hire professional help. The largest single variable is the FAVN lab fee, which varies by…

Military PCS to Hawaii with Pets

TLDR: Military families PCS-ing to Hawaii must complete the full Hawaii pet import process, the same program that applies to all civilian moves. There are no quarantine exemptions for military orders. What is different: access to the DOD FAVN lab…

Hawaii Pet Import Checklist: Dogs and Cats

TLDR: Hawaii has four separate checklists depending on where your pet is coming from and where it is landing. Using the wrong checklist is one of the most common and most costly mistakes in the entire process. Identify your scenario…

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