Forming a partnership for life. - Hawaiian Humane Society

Teddy was surrendered by a breeder during a Humane Society
investigation. Teddy is enjoying his new life with his new family.
– the Shimada’s of Kailua.
1983
We find more families for homeless animals than all other Oahu shelters combined. Our partnership
network has never been stronger. Our animals are available at PETCO in Kapolei and we host
adoptions events islandwide. Two hundred more animals found families than last year.
Creating families
Adopt. Don’t shop.
It was certainly a banner year for orphan animals. However,
the reality remains that nearly just as many people acquired
their most recent pet from a store than a shelter.
Our investigations this year uncovered that puppy mills
are thriving even in a downturned economy. For breeders
that sell pets through stores, the internet and puppy swap
meets, profit is often more important than animal welfare. Sellers charge big bucks for puppies
but the highest price is the cost of suffering by parents of these animals – enduring a life of
over breeding, lack of human companionship and poor living conditions. So wherever possible,
educate friends and family to adopt, don’t shop. There are more pets on Oahu than there are
families who want them.
Society’s Pet Visitation program begins work with ill and disabled residents around Oahu.
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“There’s no time limit
on how long we’ll hold
a pet awaiting adoption.
We’ve had pets in
residence who wait for
months before they find
their perfect family.”
Adoptions 6,101
Cats 2,521
Dogs 3,049
Other animals 531