Quantifying Greta

In opening this site, I had mentioned the complications and costs of transporting our dog Greta to Oahu. Having just received an additional, and hopefully, final billing for transport, I have the notion to close that subject out so her it is.

The basic rundown of flaming hoops necessary goes like this:

1)Proof of rabies vaccination twice in doggy's lifetime.
this means signed original vet documents, not always easy if doggy is adopted,
neither of which can occur within 90 days of shipping.
2)Proof of viability of rabies vaccines-
This entails sending a blood sample to
Kansas State University no less than 120 days of expected travel.
3)Proof of microchip implant
Again, signed original copy by vet
4)All vaccine documents must have lot and serial numbers traceable by DOA
5)All this documentation must arrive at quarentine no less than 10 days before
doggy arrival.
6)Doggy must be treated for fleas with Fipronil(no substitutes) within 14
days of arrival.
7)A clean bill of health inspection by vet within 14 days of arrival.


Next you need a kennel that fits the FDA guidelines for animal transport
And a vehicle to fit aforementioned kennel at day of arrival.

Having the company pick Greta up costs $295.00
Transport to Oahu cost................. $1900.00
Kennel cost with shipping............... $190.00
Vet bills + KSU lab fees........roughly$400.00
Direct airport release fee...............$165.00

So, The cost of getting Greta from lovely Portland, Oregon to lovely
Oahu, Hawaii- roughly $3000.00.
Seeing her romp in the ocean, chase tiny crabs on the sand, and curl up above my head on the pillow-PRICELESS!