Direct Release Request - Kauai North Shore Animal Clinic

Direct Airport Release
Kaua'i North Shore Animal Clinic

Lihue Airport ONLY

First Pet	$400 and up
Additional Pet	$225
Current or Returning Pet	$275 and up
Additional Pet	$225
Saturday or Sunday Direct Release	+ $100
State & Federal Holidays*	+ $200
*Includes New Year’s Eve, Easter Sunday, Halloween, Christmas Eve, and all official holidays.
Direct Release After Hours (before 8:00am or between 5:00pm-8:00pm)	+ $100
Direct Release after 8:00 PM	+ $200
Booking < 30 Days Before Arrival	+ $100

Service Animals: Direct Release fees at our clinic apply to all pets, including service animals. Owners seeking reduced State fees for validated service animals may instead choose to arrive through Honolulu (HNL), where the service animal is inspected at the airport Animal Quarantine Facility and, once cleared, may travel freely within the state without needing a Direct Release appointment on Kaua‘i. If you choose to arrive via HNL for the State’s validated service-animal inspection process, there is no need to complete this Direct Release request form. Click here for more information on service animals entering Hawai‘i.

My arrival is in less than 30 days*

YesNo

If requesting a Direct Airport Release with less than 30 days’ notice:

AQS rarely issues Neighbor Island permits under 30 days, even for service animals.
Our Direct Release fee is non-refundable.
AQS does not notify us when you upload documents. This form is the only way we know to send your confirmation.

Important:
AQS will not process your permit until we send our confirmation.
We cannot send the confirmation until you submit this form and pay for the Direct Release booking.

Direct Release Requests are processed within one (1) of our business days.
Our business days are Thursday–Sunday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM HST.

We’re happy to help—but AQS controls all permit approvals.

Please indicate one of the following:*

This is my first Direct Release and I am NOT a client of Kauai North Shore Animal ClinicThis is my first Direct Release and I AM a client of Kauai North Shore Animal ClinicThis is NOT my first Direct Release and I AM a client of Kauai North Shore Animal Clinic

Today's Date*

Today's Date

Please check this box to indicate this is a new arrival (REQUIRED)*

New Arrival

Pet is arriving on*

Commercial AirlinePrivate AircraftShip/Boat

Date of Flight Arrival*

Date of Arrival

Airline AND flight number (flight number only will not be sufficient)*

Please only provide the airline and flight number that is arriving at LIH. DO NOT provide any connecting flight information.

Tail # or Carrier *

If flying on a private aircraft, please provide the aircraft, state tail # or name of carrier service.

Time Of Flight Arrival:*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option

Name of Vessel:*

Cruise Line (if applicable):

Harbor:*

Fixed Base Operator (FBO) *

Name of the FBO (Fixed Based Operator). Requests cannot be processed without this information.

Date of Cruise Arrival*

Date of Arrival

Time Of Cruise Arrival:*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option

Owner FIRST name*

Owner LAST name*

Legal Primary Owner Name (as appears in HIPOP)*

Owner phone number*

Owner e-mail: Your Neighbor Island Inspection Permit (NIIP) will be emailed to you by the Animal Quarantine Station. Please ensure you monitor your inbox for the NIIP.*

example@example.com

Address: (if you are relocating to Kaua'i please give Kaua'i address)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

**If any information is incomplete or microchip number is incorrect, the confirmation will be returned to you for re-submission.

Pet #1 Name*

Pet #1 Microchip*

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet #1 Secondary Microchip

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet # 1 Species*

Pet #1 Gender*

MN = Male Neutered / FS = Female Spayed

Pet #1 Age*

Pet #1 Breed (Canine)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #1 Breed (Feline)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #1 Color (Canine)*

Pet #1 Color (Feline)*

PLEASE REACH OUT TO YOUR AIRLINE IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW YOUR PET IS TRAVELING.

The wrong selection will delay the release process and may incur additional fees.

Is Pet #1 traveling:*

CABIN - If your pet is traveling in the cabin the inspector will either meet you at the end of the jetbridge as you enter the terminal or as you enter the baggage claim area.CHECKED BAGGAGE (you are on the same flight and you are checking your pet in at the airline ticket counter). - If your pet is traveling as checked baggage the inspector will meet you at the elevators in the baggage claim area.CARGO (your pet is oversized or you are not travelling on the same flight - you are checking your pet in at the airline's cargo facility) - If your pet is traveling as cargo the inspector will meet you at your airline's cargo facility. The cargo facilities are located a short walk from the passenger terminal. Please arrive promptly at the cargo facility upon arrival.

Pet #1 - Entry Application #

Add 2nd Pet*

YesNo

Is Pet # 2 traveling:*

CABIN - If your pet is traveling in the cabin the inspector will either meet you at the end of the jetbridge as you enter the terminal or as you enter the baggage claim area.CHECKED BAGGAGE (you are on the same flight and you are checking your pet in at the airline ticket counter). - If your pet is traveling as checked baggage the inspector will meet you at the elevators in the baggage claim area.CARGO (your pet is oversized or you are not travelling on the same flight - you are checking your pet in at the airline's cargo facility) - If your pet is traveling as cargo the inspector will meet you at your airline's cargo facility. The cargo facilities are located a short walk from the passenger terminal. Please arrive promptly at the cargo facility upon arrival.

Pet #2 Name *

Pet #2 Microchip*

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet #2 Secondary Microchip

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet # 2 Species*

Pet #2 Gender*

MN = Male Neutered / FS = Female Spayed

Pet #2 Age*

Pet #2 Breed (Canine)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #2 Breed (Feline)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #2 Color (Canine)*

Pet #2 Color (Feline)*

Pet #2 - Entry Application #

Add 3rd Pet*

YesNo

Pet # 3 Name*

Pet # 3 Microchip*

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet #3 Secondary Microchip

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet # 3 Species*

Pet #3 Gender*

MN = Male Neutered / FS = Female Spayed

Pet #3 Age*

Pet #3 Breed (Canine)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #3 Breed (Feline)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #3 Color (Canine)*

Pet #3 Color (Feline)*

Is Pet #3 traveling:*

CABIN - If your pet is traveling in the cabin the inspector will either meet you at the end of the jetbridge as you enter the terminal or as you enter the baggage claim area.CHECKED BAGGAGE (you are on the same flight and you are checking your pet in at the airline ticket counter). - If your pet is traveling as checked baggage the inspector will meet you at the elevators in the baggage claim area.CARGO (your pet is oversized or you are not travelling on the same flight - you are checking your pet in at the airline's cargo facility) - If your pet is traveling as cargo the inspector will meet you at your airline's cargo facility. The cargo facilities are located a short walk from the passenger terminal. Please arrive promptly at the cargo facility upon arrival.

Pet #3 - Entry Application #

Add 4th Pet*

YesNo

Pet # 4 Name*

Pet # 4 Microchip*

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet #4 Secondary Microchip

Please DOUBLE CHECK this number for accuracy!

Pet # 4 Species*

Pet #4 Gender*

MN = Male Neutered / FS = Female Spayed

Pet #4 Age*

Pet #4 Breed (Canine)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #4 Breed (Feline)*

Breed options may be limited

Pet #4 Color (Canine)*

Pet #4 Color (Feline)*

Is Pet #4 traveling:*

CABIN - If your pet is traveling in the cabin the inspector will either meet you at the end of the jetbridge as you enter the terminal or as you enter the baggage claim area.CHECKED BAGGAGE (you are on the same flight and you are checking your pet in at the airline ticket counter). - If your pet is traveling as checked baggage the inspector will meet you at the elevators in the baggage claim area.CARGO (your pet is oversized or you are not travelling on the same flight - you are checking your pet in at the airline's cargo facility) - If your pet is traveling as cargo the inspector will meet you at your airline's cargo facility. The cargo facilities are located a short walk from the passenger terminal. Please arrive promptly at the cargo facility upon arrival.

Pet #4 - Entry Application #

Kauai North Shore Animal Clinic strongly recommends establishing care for your pet so a veterinarian can fully discuss the recommended preventative care necessary for a pet living in or visiting Kauai.

Complimentary Exam for New Pets

New Pets arriving on Kauai are offered a complimentary exam (regularly priced exam $73.24) to establish care with Kauai North Shore Animal Clinic.
*valid within 30 days of arrival for regularly scheduled exams.

Discounted Exam for Pets Returning to Kauai

Pets returning to Kauai are offered a 50% discount on exams scheduled within 30 days of arrival.
*valid within 30 days of arrival for regularly scheduled exams.

Would you like to schedule an appointment to have your pet be seen by the veterinarian at our clinic? We recommend scheduling at least 3-5 days after your arrival in Kauai!*

YesNo

Appointment Request #1*

Appointment Request #2

Secondary Owner*

YesNo

Secondary Owner Name

First NameLast Name

Secondary Owner Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Secondary Owner Relationship

Secondary Owner may make the following decisions:

FinancialMedicalDrop off/pick upOther

Would you like us to request records from your previous veterinary clinic? This is helpful for pets that are relocating to Hawaii.*

YesNoI will upload or send previous recordI will request my previous veterinary clinic send records to: admin@kauainorthshoreanimalclinic.com

Previous Veterinary Clinic

Clinic's Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Upload previous medical record

Please Read: Important Information About Veterinary Care on Kaua‘i

Kaua‘i has no 24/7 veterinary hospitals, and island-wide emergency care is very limited. Emergency services are not guaranteed, even for established clients.

Kaua‘i North Shore Animal Clinic is not a 24-hour facility, but we are open Thursday–Sunday, including Sundays when all other clinics are closed, to help support weekend care needs.

For true emergencies, the nearest 24/7 hospital is VERC on Oʻahu.

If your pet has a daytime emergency on a day we are closed (Mon–Wed), please contact another open clinic. If no in-person care is available, VetTriage is a 24/7 video telehealth service that can help assess your pet and guide next steps. Please note that in-person emergency care is not guaranteed, even after consultation.

If you are traveling to or relocating to Kaua‘i with pets, please plan ahead.
• Ensure your pet is up to date on leptospirosis vaccination.
• Kaua‘i has fleas, ticks, and year-round heartworm disease—please ensure your pet is protected.
• Once on island, we encourage you to establish veterinary care promptly, as appointment availability can be limited.

I agree to the following terms and confirm all of the information I have provided is correct.

I confirm the flight information I have provided is correct.
I confirm this flight originates from the mainland and Lihue is my pet's first port of entry into the state of Hawaii. *Flight changes are subject to a $50 flight change fee.
I understand additional booking fees will apply to the following:
- Flights that arrive AT or AFTER 5:00 PM, or AT or BEFORE 8:00 AM
- Flights that arrive on Saturday or Sunday
- Flights that arrive on a State or Federal Holiday, in addition to New Years Eve, Easter Sunday, Halloween and Christmas Eve.
I understand that KNSAC will not confirm my appointment with the AQS until I have paid my invoice in full. Submitting this form does not guarantee a Neighborhood Island Inspection Permit (NIIP) will be issued from the AQS.
I agree it is solely my responsibility to confirm all requirements, set forth by the Animal Quarantine Station, have been met to allow my pet to be released on Kauai by Kauai North Shore Animal Clinic.
I have followed all of the requirements on Checklist 2 provided by the Hawaii Department Of Agriculture. THIS INCLUDES: Having an up to date FAVN result for my pet(s), submitting the AQS-279 form, submitting the 2 most recent Rabies Certificates, and sending payment via mail to the HDOA for their fees.

Flight Change Acknowledgment*

I understand that if my pet’s arrival time differs by more than 2 hours from my scheduled Direct Release booking, I am required to submit a Flight Change Form (available under the Direct Release drop-down menu).Flight changes must be submitted only via this form—changes made by phone, email, or text will not be accepted.I also understand that if I fail to update KNSAC of travel changes or do not arrive as scheduled, I will forfeit all booking fees and my pet may not be eligible for Direct Release.

REFUND POLICY:

I understand cancellations prior to two weeks before arrival will receive a full refund less $150 processing fee.
I understand cancellations within two weeks of arrival will recive a 50% refund.
Cancellations less than 48 hours or less prior to arrival are not refundable. A 50% credit may be applied to a future booking.

By signing below I agree the information I have provided above is correct. I understand all requirements for entry and associated fees and policies.

Signature*

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