True or False: A microchip is necessary for animals traveling to Hawaii that will undergo quarantine.

Microchipping is essential for animals traveling to Hawaii, particularly those that will undergo quarantine. Hawaii has strict regulations regarding animal importation to prevent the introduction of diseases such as rabies. The microchip serves as a permanent identification method for the animal, ensuring that the correct pet can be matched with its vaccination records and health documents.

When pets arrive in Hawaii, the microchip is scanned to verify that it corresponds with the established documentation. This is crucial because it mitigates the risk of misidentification or errors in the quarantine process. The law mandates that the microchip be implanted prior to the rabies vaccination, and there is a required procedure for checking this upon arrival in Hawaii.

Animals that do not have a microchip may face additional scrutiny or extended quarantine periods, which can complicate their entry into the state. Thus, for those animals undergoing quarantine, having a microchip is indeed necessary for compliance with Hawaii's importation regulations.