State of Hawaii Animal Quarantine

• Pets will need their rabies shots and a blood sample for a titer test prior to arriving in Hawaii.
• Prior to arrival into Hawaii: A puppy or kitten receiving its first rabies shot at 3-4 months of age, waited 31 days from the first shot, and a 2nd rabies shot is administered before it is due, working out to 31 days between the two shots, submit a blood sample for FAVN testing, between the two shots and HOPE a passing result is achieved. The FAVN test can be submitted between the two rabies shots, but the possibility of failing is greater with only one rabies shot received.
• Complete a waiting time of 30 days after blood is submitted to the testing lab and/or rabies shot depending on which procedure was completed last.
• ​Submit all supporting, original documents meeting the requirements and program fee to Oahu’s main office, more than 10- days before arriving in Honolulu, Oahu.​

4. A blood sample must be sent to an approved laboratory for the OIE-Fluorescent Antibody Serum Neutralization Test (OIE-FAVN), which tests for the adequate response to the rabies vaccine. A test result >0.5 IU/ml is required.

5. The pet must complete the required waiting period from the date the laboratory receives the blood sample before it may enter the state under the following programs:

1. 1. 1. 5 Days or less quarantine – requires a 30-day pre-arrival waiting period.

If the pre-arrival requirements are not met, then the pet will not qualify for the program and must complete a lengthier quarantine program.