Forming a partnership for life. - Hawaiian Humane Society

1935
Our experience goes back more than 100 years when Helen Kinau Wilder was given law
enforcement authority to protect animals. Today, our humane officers specialize in animal law
enforcement and criminal justice and are deputized by the Honolulu Police Department. They
are the only authority outside of HPD who can
rescue animals and investigate cruelty on behalf
of the City & County of Honolulu.
Rescuing & Protecting
Oahu’s communities
Barking dogs. Strays in the streets. Animal
hoarders. Neglected horses. Our humane
investigators are helping animals islandwide
– traveling 206,133 miles from Waianae to
Waikiki. In this past year, officers responded to 17,487 calls for service that included 2,120
emergencies involving people or animals in imminent danger.
In every case we investigate, we walk a fine line
between education and enforcement, exercising both
based on what’s best for the animals. Often we find
that where the law lacks, our influence as advisors and
partners with pet owners yields far better results for
the animals than a citation that may result in minimal
or no penalties or dismissal. Our goal is to keep pets
and people together and encourage the highest standards
of animal care and compassion.
Rescues & Emergencies 2,120
Cruelty Investigations 1,536
Loose & Aggressive Dogs 3,324
Barking Dog Complaints 1,851
Society relinquishes child protection functions to the newly formed Children’s Service Association.
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