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Also, check states’ animal policies. Hawaii imposes a 120-day quarantine for all imported dogs, cats
and other carnivores to prevent the importation of rabies. In some cases, the quarantine period might be reduced to 5 days or less if a pet meets various pre- and post-arrival requirements. Guide dogs
and service dogs are exempt from the quarantine provided they have: a standard health certificate issued within 30 days before arrival; a current
rabies vaccination with documentation of the product name, lot number and lot expiration date; a successful result of an OIE-FAVN rabies blood test conducted after 1 year of age; and an electronic identification microchip implanted and operational. Upon arrival, guide dogs and service dogs still must be examined for external parasites. For additional details, obtain the Hawaii Rabies Quarantine Information Brochure from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Animal Quarantine Station, 99-951 Halawa Valley St., Aiea, HI 96701-5602; phone 808-483-7151, e-mail rabiesfree@hawaii.gov. Further information also is available from the department’swebsite:hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/aqs. North Carolina has stringent restrictions regarding
accommodation›s specific policies before making reservations.
RULE 4:
Never leave your pet with someone you don’t trust.
If Spot and Snowball stay behind, leave them
in good hands while you’re gone. Family, friends and neighbors make good sitters (provided they’re willing), especially if they know your pet and can care for him in your home. Make sure to have plenty of your pet’s favorite toys on hand, so they have fun things to do while you are away. Provide detailed instructions for feeding, exercise and medication,
as well as phone numbers for your destination, your veterinarian and your local animal emergency clinic.
Professional pet sitters offer a range of services, from feeding and walking your pet daily to full-time house sitting while you are on your trip. Interview several candidates and always check credentials and references. For additional information, contact the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
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food and exercise according to your instructions. Pets usually are kept in a run (dogs) or cage (cats and small dogs) and might not get the same level of human interaction as at home. Veterinary clinics also board pets and might be the best choice if yours is sick, injured or needs special medical care.
Veterinarians, fellow pet owners and professional associations are a good source of referrals for sitters and kennels.
THE LAST WORD
You are ultimately responsible for your pet’s welfare and behavior while traveling. Know what to do with your furry friend before booking airline tickets to your dream destination. Since animals cannot speak for themselves, it is up to you to focus on your pet’s well-being every step of the way. It also is essential to make sure they conduct themselves properly so that other pets will be welcome visitors in the future. Following these tips will help ensure that both you and your animal companionhaveasafeandhappytrip.
For more information about traveling with your pet, visit AAA.com/pettravel.
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