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BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD CHAIR Mike Ching VICE CHAIR Melissa Teves Pavlicek TREASURER David Okabe SECRETARY Rebecca “Becki” Ward
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Eric Ako, DVM Gina Woo Anonuevo Robert H. Armstrong Tim Brauer Leslie Campaniano
LEADERSHIP TEAM PRESIDENT & CEO Anna Neubauer DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Natalie Spencer
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Stephanie Kendrick
The Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.
OUR COMMITMENT
2700 Wai‘alae Avenue Honolulu, Hi 96826
ADOPTIONS Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday: Closed
The Hawaiian Humane Society is committed to being the animal welfare organization O‘ahu’s animals need and deserve by embracing an animal sheltering model called Socially Conscious Sheltering. With the eight tenets of Socially Conscious Sheltering as a compass, Hawaiian Humane is dedicated to fostering a culture of transparency, ethical decision making, mutual respect, continual learning and collaboration.
ADMISSIONS Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Tuesday: Closed
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CONTACT 808-356-2200
The Hawaiian Humane Society is a non-profit education and advocacy organization that shelters, protects, rescues, reunites and rehomes animals. Established in 1883, it is O‘ahu's largest animal welfare organization helping local pets and people in need. Visit HawaiianHumane.org for more information.
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OUR MISSION
EDITOR Brandy Shimabukuro, Manager of Communications
Shelley Cramer Elisia Flores Ernest H. Fukeda, Jr. Dede Guss Mi Kosasa Susan Kosasa Nathaniel Lam, DVM, DACVS Whitney Limm, M.D. FACS Stephen B. Metter Mike Regan Lawrence D. Rodriguez Ginny Tiu Rick Zwern
WRITERS Stephanie Kendrick, Director of Community Engagement Sydney Sears, Communications Coordinator Erin Clemons, Manager of Special Events and Corporate Partnerships Richard Quinn, Development Consultant GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kristin Herrick
Paw Prints is published quarterly by Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96826. Issued 10/11/2023 (FY24-2).
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GINNY TIU COMMUNITY SPAY/ NEUTER CENTER Wednesday - Saturday Wednesday: Pet and FreeRoaming cat appointments Thursday: Pet and FreeRoaming cat appointments Friday: No pet or Free-Roaming cat appointments (mass trapping day) Saturday: Pet appointments only, no Free-Roaming cats Check HawaiianHumane.org for drop-off and pick-up times as well as holiday hours.
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A MESSAGE FROM ANNA As our hearts go out to our friends on Maui, the wildfire disaster also highlights the amazing work we can do when the community unites in a common purpose. Hawaiian Humane and animal welfare nonprofits across the state have been assisting the Maui Humane Society with its response to the devastation caused by the recent wildfires. Thank you for your outpouring of support. We are committed to staying engaged throughout what will be a lengthy response and recovery process. We will keep you posted regarding Maui’s needs. Like the Hawaiian Humane Society, the shelter population at Maui Humane had been persistently high before the tragic wildfires scarred its community. As soon as the potential to see a flood of lost and injured animals became clear, Maui Humane sent out a call for foster families to help provide animals available for adoption with temporary homes so that they could make room for pets in need. The community responded in force, increasing the shelter’s capacity for care.
For 140 years, the Hawaiian Humane Society has demonstrated a commitment to creating a more compassionate community for the people and animals of O‘ahu. As we celebrate that milestone, we look to a future where your support enables us to continue that dedication to service.
Anna Neubauer | President & CEO
Persistently high shelter populations due to increased stray intake, longer stays to meet the needs of animals and stagnant adoption rates leave Hawaiian Humane and shelters across the state vulnerable to emergent events, like natural disasters or disease outbreaks. In this issue we highlight some of the inventive ways our team has been working to get animals into temporary and permanent homes, which helps keep the animals in our shelter safe and healthy, as well as increases our ability to care for the animals who need us most. We also introduce you to the leadership team at the new Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili. While we continue to add staffing and phase in services, the facility is already proving to be a valuable resource for the communities of Central and West O‘ahu. In its first three months of operation, 482 animals have found new homes from the Kosasa Family Campus. Our Pet Food Bank has served 255 people and distributed 5,266 pounds of pet food from the ‘Ewa Beach location.
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How You Can Help to Combat the Overcapacity Crisis Across the nation, shelters and rescue organizations are bursting at the seams with a near-constant influx of stray intakes and animals being surrendered to their care. Hawai‘i’s shelters have not been immune to this crisis. Hawaiian Humane Society has been persistently over-capacity with our dog population since October 2022, which marks an entire year of constrained shelter space, stretching resources and staffing to their limits and impacting our ability to support the animals that need us most. Hawai‘i’s high cost of living and lack of affordable, pet-friendly housing are often cited as the reasons individuals are forced to make the difficult decision to surrender their pets. With shelters and our partner rescue organizations full, we need all of the animal lovers in our community to step up and help. Hawaiian Humane’s Pet Kōkua Outreach program helps keep pets with their families through its Pet Food Bank, wellness clinics and access to spay/neuter. Over the past year, we’ve launched additional initiatives to engage the community as our partners to divert pets from entering the overcrowded shelter environment. You can make a difference today!
Be a Couch Crasher Foster In October 2022, we launched our Couch Crashers short-term foster program that gives adoptable adult dogs a break from the shelter by staying with foster families for one to two weeks. Studies have shown that
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Maya similar foster programs have been beneficial to dogs’ mental and physical well being, while also alleviating space constraints in shelters. Because each Couch Crasher family is asked to submit a virtual report card on their foster dog, this time in a home environment gives us valuable information to match the ideal family and household to each dog, while also allowing them to decompress and socialize outside of the shelter. To date, more than 500 dogs have “couch crashed,” which resulted in 200 adoptions. Many foster families simply wanted to give dogs a brief respite from the shelter environment akin to extended field trips. For dogs like Ronnie and Maya, we were able to better
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understand their needs to help them thrive. Others participated in the program as prospective adopters who wanted to see how the dogs fit with their particular lifestyle or how they interacted with resident pets. It’s important to note that adoption is not a requirement for participating in Couch Crashers. That is, however, a welcome end result for dogs like Kaila - featured in this issue’s Happy Tails on page 6 – and Mai Tai, both of whom were adopted by their respective Couch Crasher foster families. To learn more about Couch Crashers and how you can participate, visit HawaiianHumane.org/couch-crashers.
Other Ways to Support There are several other ways you can make a difference, and your efforts may inspire others to follow your lead: Adopt Adoption is perhaps the most direct way to help to “clear the shelters.” By adopting from a shelter, you are providing a pet with a second chance at a happy life, while also not contributing to commercial breeding and pet overpopulation. Foster a pet with medical or behavioral needs Often, the pets in our care are not yet ready for adoption because they need to recuperate from surgery or a prolonged medical condition, are underweight or too young, or need additional time to socialize. Give the gift of your time as a volunteer Volunteers are the heart and soul of Hawaiian Humane. Last fiscal year alone, Hawaiian Humane’s 900+ volunteer force contributed nearly 100,000 volunteer hours in supporting our mission across a variety of roles, including dog walking; cat and small animal enrichment; and administrative, facilities, laundry, admissions and adoption support.
Merry & Pippin Pick Up a Kitten Kit Summer may feel like it’s upon us year-round here in Hawai‘i and so does kitten season. We typically see the highest influx of newborn kittens brought into our care between May and September. Each year, we offer free “kitten kits” to people who have found abandoned neonate kittens and would like to care for them on their own. These include kitten formula and a guide on neonate care courtesy of The Kitten Lady™. The kitten kit program is ideal for members of the public who would prefer to care for these kittens on their own without ever bringing them into the shelter, including finding homes for the kittens when they are ready. To learn more, visit HawaiianHumane.org/kittens.
Explore alternatives to surrendering your pet We understand that situations can arise that may cause you to question whether keeping a pet is the best option for you or your pet. We also know that the human-animal bond is a strong one, and that keeping that bond intact is usually preferable. It is our goal to keep pets and people together and we offer a variety of resources and programs to help make that possible detailed at HawaiianHumane.org/rehome. Raise awareness on the importance of spaying and neutering Preventing the cycle of overpopulation is essential to reducing the number of animals in shelters. The most effective strategy to break that cycle is by supporting spay/neuter initiatives and advocating for legislation that promotes community spay/neuter programs and responsible breeding practices. These collective, community-based solutions allow our staff and volunteers to provide optimal care to the animals that need us most. That requires the participation of our animal-loving community here on O‘ahu. Whether you choose to be a Couch Crasher family, foster neonate kittens, adopt, support spay/ neuter initiatives, or all of the above, your actions can make a significant direct impact in reducing the number of animals in need. Paw Prints | 5
IN OUR BACKYARD
HAPPY TAILS Kaila's Journey: From Couch Crasher to Loving Home The ideal journey to adoption is one where a pet spends as little time as possible in a shelter environment. Sadly, that isn’t the case for many senior pets or those who are undergoing treatment for heartworm disease, a serious, but treatable condition. Kaila was both. Thanks to our Couch Crashers program and a compassionate volunteer, Kaila is now living her best life. Despite being 10 years old and heartworm positive, Kaila found her new home thanks to the love and dedication of her adopters and the care of our Veterinary Services team. She was originally fostered through our Couch Crashers program with one of our dog walking volunteers, Helen, to give her a break from the shelter and provide her with a calm, quiet place to stay. When it was time for her to return, her foster family had already fallen in love. They decided that if Kaila was still at Hawaiian Humane within a week, they would return to adopt her, which is exactly what happened! Her adopter, Helen, says they were originally looking for a younger dog, but realized senior dogs have just as much to offer as more youthful dogs. Helen says, “Older dogs are very loving and generally take less work than younger dogs.” She also wants to educate people on the reality of adopting dogs who are heartworm positive. Helen was concerned about Kaila's diagnosis, but says that our Veterinary Services team put her mind at ease by explaining everything about heartworm treatment. “They provided Kaila's medical records and medicine, and answered all of our questions,” says Helen. “Kaila 6 | Hawaiian Humane Society • HawaiianHumane.org
had to remain low energy for eight weeks after her treatment, but other than that, no issues. The vet staff were very responsive and very helpful." We are thrilled to share that as of August this year, Kaila’s private veterinarian confirmed she has been cleared of heartworm disease! It just goes to show that with proper treatment and care, heartworm positive dogs like Kaila can thrive and bring joy to their new families.
Getting Hands On with Neonate Foster Care On June 29, our Foster Care team hosted a series of hands-on training sessions for members of the public to learn how to care for neonate kittens. With an incredible turnout of more than 40 people, these sessions armed new fosters with the skills and tools they’ll need to provide the round-theclock care that neonates require. Mahalo to all who attended and joined the ranks of our Itty Bitty Kitty Committee of neonate foster volunteers!
Kicking Off the Inaugural Kittenpalooza: Adopted at First Sight! Adoption Event June 30 brought the launch of Hawaiian Humane’s first ever Kittenpalooza: Adopted at First Sight! adoption event where our staff matched potential adopters with their ideal kitten based on information shared with us in advance. Adopters were asked to complete a preadoption questionnaire to share their preferences and the resources they would need to support a new kitten (or two) in their homes. Adopters were then invited to our Mō‘ili‘ili Campus during pre-assigned time slots and, following a group counseling session, went home with their adopted kitten. This inaugural event resulted in 20 kittens finding loving homes in a fun, but low-stress environment. Congratulations to all of our adopters! Paw Prints | 7
DID YOU KNOW
About the Hawai‘i Animal Welfare Association Though it is nearly 30 years old, you may be unfamiliar with the Hawai‘i Animal Welfare Association (HAWA). The Hawaiian Humane Society was a founding member of the group, which brought together the animal law enforcement agencies across the state. At the time, they were all independent, local nonprofits and the organization provided an opportunity for collaborating and sharing resources with peers engaged in demanding and specialized work. Most of its work is done behind the scenes, though members also join forces to advocate for laws that prevent cruelty to animals, promote the humane treatment of animals and perpetuate the human-animal bond. The group also has a mutual aid agreement, which has been executed in various ways by its members in response to the Maui fires. Hawaiian Humane assisted in securing folding and airline
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Hawai‘i County Animal Control Protection Agency recovery efforts to support Maui Humane Society.
crates for the Maui Humane Society to meet its sheltering and transportation needs. Hawai‘i County Animal Control sent a professional team to Maui immediately after the fires, offering expertise in animal rescue and veterinary triage. Hawaiian Humane and Kauai Humane have been active on emergency response calls daily to ensure there is situational awareness among local animal welfare groups even if Maui Humane’s team does not have time to attend.
to share resources and expertise, to learn together, and to assist each other in times of need.
HAWA strengthens all of our organizations by providing a forum
Associated agency: Hawai‘i County Animal Control
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Members: Hawai‘i Island Humane Society Hawaiian Humane Society Kaua‘i Humane Society Maui Humane Society Moloka‘i Humane Society
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Meet the Kosasa Family Campus Leadership Team Since opening in May, Hawaiian Humane’s Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili has continued to expand on our mission by making our vital services that much more accessible to Central and West O‘ahu. This second campus has facilitated substantial growth and enhancement for both Hawaiian Humane and the community that we serve. This is due in large part to efforts of the leadership team and staff that support the daily operations of the Kosasa Family Campus. We sat down with members of our Kosasa Family Campus leadership team to talk story with them, celebrate their accomplishments and learn more about the roles they play in meeting the needs of the animals in our care. Meet Haley Summers, Manager of Animal Services; Austin Corbier, Manager of Customer Services; and Michelle Garcia, Associate Director of the Kosasa Family Campus! Our conversation was edited for length. Paw Prints: When did you first get involved with Hawaiian Humane and what drew you to the organization? Haley: I started in February of 2022. I was drawn to the organization because I've always loved animals and have been interested in working in animal welfare. I worked as a kennel attendant at a vet office when I was younger and really wanted to get back into it. Austin: I first got involved with Hawaiian Humane in August of 2022, shortly after moving to O‘ahu. I have worked in animal welfare since I was 17 years old, so I always had an idea of what I wanted to do. As soon as I landed, I began looking for organizations I could be a part of and Hawaiian Humane accepted me with open arms!
Michelle: I have been with Hawaiian Humane for nearly 12 years. Over the years, my experiences have encompassed a range of roles, starting within the Veterinary Services department, then transitioning to Foster Care, and steadily progressing into more senior positions. I have seen this organization shift, change and grow in a variety of different ways, which has been exciting to be a part of. Paw Prints: During your time at Hawaiian Humane, what kind of progress have you witnessed in the organization? What stands out most to you? Haley: From an individual level, like my coworkers growing, getting promotions and dedicating themselves to this organization as their career; to the operations of the shelter constantly evolving and improving. I think what stands out to me most is our Foster Care program and Outreach team. Foster Care expanding has saved so many lives. Their team works so hard and handles it all with grace. Austin: The progress that stands out most to me is the strategic planning in preparation of the opening of the Kosasa Family Campus. It was such a necessary catalyst to spur progress in better serving our community. Michelle: We have grown as an organization, from expanding into this campus, but also the number of staff and educated professionals committing themselves to elevating the services we provide. I especially see that demonstrated in the growth of our Outreach and Education programs, what we do in the community, and how we do it. I love to focus on the education aspect of keeping animals and people together. I mean none of us want to see more animals coming in, we would love to keep them with their families and do what we can to support those families. Continued on next page Paw Prints | 9
animals with just a single campus since its inception, and I’m excited for what’s possible with a second campus. Michelle: The community has been very excited to have us here. We have people coming in every day, happy that we are here, and excited to check out the new campus. I’m really excited to be able to offer additional services, especially as we move forward with subsequent phases. The need for spay/neuter services and more extensive community outreach is clear, and I'm looking forward to addressing these issues. But for now, I am excited that we can have the adoption services here and lots of new faces and people who are stopping by because we are close to their homes.
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Looking back over the past several years, what stands out most are the large-scale rescues that I have been involved in different ways. It has been impactful to see the animals rescued from dire situations grow, develop, recuperate, then get adopted. Seeing where they started to where they ended up, and then hearing stories and seeing updates over the years has been deeply rewarding. But what I love most is seeing our staff develop. Seeing people come in as entry-level staff, then develop into leaders, take on new roles and responsibilities, and really challenge themselves. This organization helps its staff grow into those opportunities. I think we're doing really great things and it’s incredible to be a small part of that. Paw Prints: What excites you most about the expansion of Hawaiian Humane to two campuses? Haley: I hope with the new campus opening, we will be able to manage the overwhelming population at the shelter and take some of the load off of Mō‘ili‘ili. I also hope it will significantly decrease the amount of pet abandonment since we are much more accessible to people who would have otherwise had to drive to town. Austin: I'm excited to see how much more we can do with another campus to make our services more accessible islandwide. I love looking at all the historic work Hawaiian Humane has already done for O‘ahu's 10 | Hawaiian Humane Society • HawaiianHumane.org
While we're not yet accepting strays, we're able to quickly reunite animals and hear stories about those who've ended up here, allowing us to reach out to the owners and bring the animals back to them. Access to such services on this side of the island is limited compared to town, making this effort beneficial for both the community and our mission. With this approach, we hope to eventually see fewer unwanted litters and assist individuals in keeping their pets. Through initiatives like the Pet Kōkua Resource Center, Home-to-Home and Pet Food Bank, we can provide better support and resources to divert animals from entering the shelter.
Paw Prints: What do you envision or hope for the organization, or our larger animal-loving community, in the future?
volunteered to foster her here at Hawaiian Humane, fell in love, and decided to adopt her. She’s so goofy with her constant zoomies.
Haley: I hope we continue to grow, develop and learn. I hope we can find homes for as many of these animals, and hopefully one day, we will have a manageable population. We have so many great team members ready to learn and so many leaders willing to share their knowledge. We will continue to build.
Austin: I have three dogs: Yoshi, my mastiff, Presley, my basset hound, and Lil Mama, my chiweenie. While they are not from Hawaiian Humane, they are from a rescue in the Midwest. My favorite trait about them is that while they all came from different backgrounds and histories, we have created our own little family dynamic that I wouldn't trade for the world!
Austin: I hope Hawaiian Humane continues to grow, I hope we reach a time when no animal is without a home or humane treatment. I am certain through our continued efforts with our humane education team that it will be achieved, one day. Michelle: I view my animals as part of my family and there is a strong sense of that in the community. Continuing to shift in that direction as being a resource center and keeping animals in their home will be beneficial. Additionally, I believe there should be some changes in terms of legislation to help us cultivate a more pet-friendly community. Paw Prints: Do you have any pets? Are they Hawaiian Humane alum? What is your favorite personality trait/ quirk about them? Haley: I have a cat named Stink and she's the best. I
Michelle: I've adopted two dogs from Hawaiian Humane. My older dog named Frank was actually part of the Hale‘iwa case years ago. When we took in those dogs, he was a young puppy struggling in the shelter, so I chose to take him home and foster him. We fostered him for several months, and when the case concluded, Hawaiian Humane was granted custody of the dogs. At that point, we decided to officially adopt him since he had already become a permanent part of our family. My other dog, George, came in as a stray. He resembled a younger version of Frank, and I made the mistake of looking at him – I ended up adopting him soon after! Mahalo to Michelle, Austin and Haley for leading the team at our Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili! We hope you will take the time to visit this incredible community resource and get to know our team in-person.
Calling all animal lovers: join our team! Michelle, Austin and Haley are just some of our talented team members who have dedicated themselves to our mission and grown within this organization. Interested in being a part of the team? Hawaiian Humane has a variety of positions open at both our Mō‘ili‘ili and Kosasa Family campuses, ranging from entry level to skilled technicians and advanced specialties, including adoptions, development, animal behavior, veterinary services and more. Visit HawaiianHumane.org/join-our-team to check out our available positions and apply today!
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Supporter Spotlight Ginny Tiu: “It takes all of us to create a humane society.” By: Ginny Tiu and Richard Quinn We are living through unprecedented times … times that all of us across Hawai‘i feel deeply, personally. Recently, we sat down with one of Hawaiian Humane’s most dedicated friends, Ginny Tiu. We asked Ginny about her animal welfare origin story and what fuels her commitment to Hawaiian Humane. Here’s Ginny … in her own words. I was five years old. The Tonight Show had gotten wind of my budding career as a child piano prodigy. There I was. Jack Paar and me. They gave me a puppy, right there on stage. There was a big “awwwww” from the audience. A couple of years later, I was invited back. This time, across from Johnny Carson. He said, “You should have brought that puppy with you.”
I said, in my youthful innocence, “I gave the puppy away.” A big “awwwww” again, with a decidedly different tone. You see, my concert schedule had me traveling nine months a year. I could not care for a puppy properly. So my parents did the responsible thing. They gave her to a trusted friend, someone who could give her the time and care that my schedule did not allow. Years later, on a visit to the Hawaiian Humane Society, I saw all these cats and dogs looking out at me. Each one said to me with their eyes, “Please take me home.” My heart broke. I knew then and there that I wanted to do all I could to help them. Since then, I have adopted countless dogs from Hawaiian Humane. Most of them were harder to get adopted. They were older or had health issues. They, too, deserve to know love. I have been on the Board of Hawaiian Humane for 14 years. I also support them as a donor because I have seen firsthand how amazing it is. It takes funding to do this life-saving, life-changing work every day. There is no greater gift than to ensure this organization has the resources it needs to care for these precious animals. Animals need people to be their advocates. They have no voice and no choice. They are dependent on us to choose to help them with their most basic care.
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And the need has no boundaries. It’s statewide … worldwide.
Ginny Tiu is honored as a 2023 Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient by the Ellis Island Honors Society.
Ginny Tiu with her beloved rescue dogs.
My heart breaks for our friends on Maui. The fires have taken lives and communities. They have also cruelly separated so many from the animals they love.
My time with Hawaiian Humane has reinforced my belief in the sheer joy of supporting this great work and knowing we are making a difference.
This is the time to take stock of what matters. To care for the most vulnerable among us. To nurture our community … beginning locally and then extending beyond.
I ask others to experience that joy for themselves. It’s something that is truly meaningful and that money can’t buy. The gratitude and unconditional love we get from our animals is priceless.
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Big Hearts Help Big! Our Volunteer of the Month program recognizes outstanding volunteers that go above and beyond for the animals in our care. They are nominated monthly by fellow volunteers and staff members for their dedication, passion and commitment to our mission.
June 2023 - Sally
July 2023 - Dave
August 2023 - DeeAnna
We asked Sally what her favorite part of her role is and she said, “My favorite part of being a Head Start and Dog Walking volunteer is working directly with the dogs and seeing their personalities shine. It's not just about giving them potty breaks. I get the chance to help dogs who are shy, timid or anxious learn to trust people. Seeing a dog wag their tail, accept treats, venture out on a walk or even take a calm and content nap is absolutely wonderful.”
We asked Dave what advice he would give to someone just joining our volunteer team and he said, “Enjoy the opportunity. It's a super rewarding experience. If ever you're unsure about something, don't hesitate to ask the staff for assistance, they are quite possibly the nicest people I've ever met!”
DeeAnna’s advice for those interested in volunteering is, “Follow the safety protocols in training so you will keep yourself and everyone safe. Focus on the positives and, lastly, have fun! These little (and big) guys and gals make me cry, make me laugh and just touch my heart in a way no human has. My life has been enriched and I’m a better person from my experience here at Hawaiian Humane!”
Dog Walking Volunteer Volunteer for 9 years
Admissions Volunteer Volunteer for 6 months
Thank you, Sally, Dave and DeeAnna, for all the love and care you show to our community and the animals in our care!
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Dog Walking Volunteer Volunteer for 2 years
Volunteer “Classifieds” We may be biased, but we think our volunteers are the best. We could not accomplish our mission without the support of our volunteers. Want to join our team? We are currently searching for additional volunteers for the positions below. Pet Food Bank Volunteers The Pet Kōkua by Hawaiian Humane’s Pet Food Bank provides temporary assistance to pet owners struggling to feed their animals. We are seeking Pet Food Bank volunteers to fill our Sunday and Wednesday shifts at our Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili. Off-site Cat Adoptions These volunteers care for and provide enrichment to the cats housed at Petcos around the island, while they wait to be adopted. Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing cat lounge rooms each morning before potential adopters arrive.
Foster Care Foster volunteers help animals in need of temporary tender, loving care. They provide temporary homes to shelter animals that may be too young, or are in need of recuperative care or socialization before adoption. As kitten season continues, we remain in need of neonate kitten foster volunteers. For more information on volunteering at Hawaiian Humane, including opportunities to get involved at our new Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili in ‘Ewa Beach, visit HawaiianHumane.org/volunteerwith-us.
Round of Ap-Paws for the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra We are grateful every day to our community of animal lovers here on O‘ahu for joining us in supporting our mission, but we are especially thankful for the opportunity to partner with other local non-profit organizations for community benefit. This past summer, we were thrilled to collaborate with Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra on its Sheraton Starlight Festival. A portion of the ticket proceeds from Dane’s Ultimate Season Mix-Tape performance on August 5 at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell benefited Hawaiian Humane, and our teams collaborated on fun, engaging cross-promotional content to encourage pet adoption and support for local arts and culture (which you can view on Instagram by following @HawaiianHumane and @HawaiiSymphonyOrchestra). Mahalo to the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra for its support of O‘ahu’s animals in need!
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HOLOHOLO
PetWalk 2023 PetWalk is back! Join us for the 33rd annual PetWalk at Kapi‘olani Park on October 28, 2023, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for the community to get active and come together while supporting the Hawaiian Humane Society. Your help is vital as we play an essential role in our O‘ahu community by providing programs and services focused on strengthening the human-animal bond. Join us for pet-friendly family fun with local vendors, live music by Pono Kaeo and our esteemed special guest emcee, Island Magic Mike. We are also thrilled to announce that the Hawai‘i Wiener Derby* will be joining us this year. Scan the QR code to register now! Big mahalo to our presenting sponsor, Subaru Hawai‘i, and many others for making this possible! Interested in becoming a sponsor or a vendor at this event? Reach out to our Special Events Department at events@ hawaiianhumane.org to learn how you and your business can get involved! *Please note that PetWalk and Hawai‘i Wiener Derby registrations are separate and cannot be combined. Please register directly with Hawai‘i Wiener Derby to enter your dachshund.
Scan to learn more and register! Local comedian Island Magic Mike will emcee this year's PetWalk.
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Pet Kokua in the Community The Pet Kōkua by Hawaiian Humane Outreach team took part in more than 10 events this past summer, having expanded and diversified the organizations and events served through our Pet Visitation program and extending Hawaiian Humane’s reach in providing resources to our most vulnerable communities. Some highlights: Ka Poe o Kaka‘ako (KPOK) Service Event, July 5 and 13. Held in collaboration with other service providers, including H3RC, Partners in Care, HI Appleseed and AchieveZero, at Kaka‘ako Mauka Gateway Park and Oneula Beach Park, Hawaiian Humane provided information and resources to pet owners experiencing homelessness, including information on spay/ neuter services and Pet Food Bank, as well as free ID tags, pet food and supplies. Sensational Summer Sensory Event, July 29. Held at the Military & Family Support Center (MFSC) and organized by service providers
to stimulate the senses of keiki and their families, Hawaiian Humane’s Pet Kōkua and Education teams collaborated to facilitate a fun, trivia-based hopscotch game for keiki while our Joy Ambassador volunteers interacted with the 272 attendees. Mahalo to Anthony “Tony” Choe, MSCP, EFMP Case Liaison; the MFSC staff; and our Joy Ambassador volunteer teams: Wes K. and San-De; Eileen B. and Kealani; Marya G. and Hero; Kylie E. and Emma; and Janie I. and Gracie. HEMIC Wellness Fair, Aug. 2. Hawaiian Humane’s Education team and Pet Loss Support Group provided resources and humane education at the Hawai‘i Employers Mutual Insurance Company (HEMIC) event in downtown Honolulu. Kulaokahua Emergency Shelter Clinic for Homeless Seniors, Aug. 3. The Pet Kōkua team coordinated complimentary wellness exams, vaccinations and microchipping for attendees. Mahalo to the Dynamic
Healing Center, Dr. Annie Anderson and her team, and Dr. Jerissa Ching, DVM for supporting this event. Wai‘anae Wags Food Distribution, Aug. 11. Our Pet Kōkua team collaborated with the volunteer-based nonprofit Wai‘anae Wags to extend our reach into the community. Mahalo to Pride and Elsie with Wai‘ane Wags and Hills Pet Nutrition for supporting this effort to distribute critically-needed pet food to communities that need it most. Kailua Emergency Preparedness Fair, Aug. 26. Held at Kailua Town Center, this event brought together service providers for Windward O‘ahu residents to learn more about disaster preparedness. Hawaiian Humane provided resources to attendees to ensure they are including pets in their planning. Mahalo to Kailua Alert & Prepared, Kailua Neighborhood Board and long-time Joy Ambassador volunteer Wes Koga for their support at this event. Paw Prints | 17
HUMANE EDUCATION: INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ANIMAL WELFARE CHAMPIONS
Introducing the Teens4Animals Council Class of 2024 With summer comes the onboarding of our new Teens4Animals Council. This past July, the Education team welcomed the Class of 2024. Thanks to the opening of our new Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili, the Education team was able to expand our Teens4Animals Council to welcome 20 teens this year. Students from Kamehameha, Moanalua, St. Louis, Radford, Roosevelt, Farrington, Kalaheo, Punahou, Campbell, Hanalani Schools, Mililani, Sacred Hearts Academy and La Pietra joined the Council with two returning members, Cameron and Jacey, who are leading the Teens4Animals Senior Council. The Teens4Animals Council is a program open to all high school students from around O‘ahu who have a passion for animals. There is a competitive application process to serve on this prestigious council where students are chosen based on their ability to demonstrate their passion for animals and desire to elevate Hawaiian Humane’s mission. The Teens4Animals spend the year with our Education team learning different aspects of animal welfare,
Hawaiian Humane Society Teens4Animals Council Class of 2024. Front Row: Dymin, Jason, Alexis, Sammy, Jake, Katie, Dylan, Alexis, Ailama Back Row: Jacey, YingYin, Alana, Karys, Christina, Angela, Natasha, Molly, Cameron (Not pictured: Mālie)
attending quarterly meetings, volunteering/assisting at events and clinics, and spreading awareness in their community. The Teens4Animals Council Class of 2023 even raised over $14,000 for our 2022 PetWalk event. We are so grateful to have them and excited to see what the Class of 2024 are able to accomplish this year!
Meet our Teens4Animals Senior Council Cameron
My name is Cameron McGough! I’m currently a senior at Kamehameha School. I have been serving on the Teens4Animals Council for three years now. My favorite aspect of being a part of the council is the opportunity to promote animal welfare awareness and meet adorable animals. In the past three years, the council has helped me develop leadership skills and improve my public speaking abilities. Being a part of the council means a lot to me as an animal lover and a potential future veterinarian. I always cherish the moments I spend with new people and the things I learn every day.
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Jacey
My name is Jacey Kim and I’m a senior at Kamehameha Schools. This is my third year on the Teens4Animals Council and my second year on the Senior Council! I love being a part of the council as it gives me a direct way to help the animals of Hawai‘i and support our lāhui through volunteerism. In my experience with the council, I’ve made valuable friendships and connections, as well as gained a deeper understanding of how I can help our animals. Being a part of the council means getting the chance to work towards the Hawaiian Humane Society’s mission of promoting the human-animal bond as an ‘ōpio leader!
Announcing the 2023 Mission PAWsible Contest Winners Hawaiian Humane is more than an animal shelter; we are an animal welfare organization. That’s why this year, in celebration of our 140th anniversary, the Education team focused our Mission PAWsible contest on the native species who were here even before the Hawaiian Humane Society was founded. This year, Hawaiian Humane asked keiki in grades 6-12 to “demonstrate the importance of protecting native animals on O‘ahu and how we can help the native animals in our community.” Whether it be by working on initiatives to help our native species or by ensuring our Free-Roaming cat communities are spayed/neutered and managed, students took their creativity and turned it into beautiful and compelling art. Thank you to all of the amazing artists who entered this year’s competition! We look forward to seeing your incredible creations next year.
Ka Lā ma ka Loko Iʻa - The Day at the Fishpond Cold, salty water rushes through the gates of the mākāhā, and bright-scaled fish slice through the water navigating with precision and comfort. Seaweed floats on the surface of the glassy, pristine water in emerald-green bunches. I stand on the wall of the loko iʻa staring out at the water, partially blinded by the sun’s reflection against the azure, crystalline waters. Loko iʻa, Hawaiian fishponds, are an ancient Hawaiian fishing system wherein fish would enter an enclosed space through a mākāhā. Upon entering the fishpond, the fish would grow larger and be unable to exit the fishpond. This system provided a consistent food source to members of the community while simultaneously preventing overfishing, and protecting the environment. My job today is to kōkua (help) with rebuilding the wall of the loko iʻa. As I work, one of the workers at the fishpond teaches us about loko iʻa. In ancient Hawaiʻi, there were hundreds of fishponds. They were full of native fish, coral, and limu; members of the community worked to maintain the loko iʻa, similar to what I’m doing today. The work is laborious, yet enjoyable nonetheless; I begin to feel a sense of overwhelming purpose as I work, despite the sweat beads beginning to dot my brow. Eventually, I settle into a rhythm, grabbing the rock in my hands, careful not to drop it because of its wet, slippery surface covered in limu, and passing it down the line. The rhythm of the work mimics my heartbeat, and as my comfort on top of the wall of the loko iʻa increases, I begin to think. What did this loko iʻa look like one hundred years ago? Two hundred? Five hundred? I think about the rivers in each ahupuaʻa, traveling from the mountains, navigating through loʻi kalo, and running through the center of a community, before spilling out into the loko iʻa. As I peer out into the water, glints of color catch my eye, pulling me out of my daydream. These fish, with their vibrant scales, cannot be found anywhere else in the world, I realize. The more I ponder this notion, the more it astounds me; over seventy percent of the earth is ocean, yet many of these fish cannot be found anywhere else. If they no longer have a home in Hawai’i, they don’t have a home at all. I realize that my actions are bigger than me, bigger than the other people standing on the wall with me, bigger than our entire island. Across the world, we are united by oceans, kai, and the fish and other animals that inhabit them. By protecting our waters and the life that inhabits them, we unite as humanity, protecting the things that give life to us.
Mission PAWsible Creative Writing Winner 202, Lehua Harris.
To see the rest of our winners, Mission PAWsible Traditional Art Winner 2023, Janielle Cóloma.
please visit HawaiianHumane.org/ missionpawsible
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GIFTS OF LOVE We gratefully acknowledge donors who have given $500 or more from May 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023.*
Helen Kina‘u Wilder Legacy Society Andrea & Steven Chow Barney S. Takata Revocable Living Trust Carroll Leilani Schuman Revocable Trust Margaret S. Van Poole Foundation The Charles D. Henninger Trust
Grants Cooke Foundation, Ltd. MARS Petcare U.S. The Humane Society of the U.S.
Pack Leaders $10,000 + Bob & Frances Bean Margery Bronster Mona M. Chang Vierra Eric & Leslie Ann Kawamoto Alan Ho & Sylvia Liang-Ho Kima Marcus Gary Oda Mike Regan Ginny Tiu Hawaii Theatre Center Patterson Family Foundation Posso Pizza Inc dba Domino's The James & Juanita Wo Foundation VCA Animal Hospitals
Animal Champions $5,000 +
A. Bernard Bays Marcia Caldirola & Kris Salzer Leslie Campaniano Helen A. Josie Josypenko Christine K.P. Kim Timothy & Carrie Mingle Patricia A. L. Moore David & Kellyn Okabe Suraj & Katelyn Patel Michele & Richard Rosenblum Jon Kawena Simmons AmazonSmile Foundation Cades Schutte, LLP Crazy Shirts First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Hartung Brothers, Inc. Hawaii Pacific Health Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. Hunt Development Group, LP
ProService Hawaii University Health Alliance
Animal Heroes $2,500 +
Graham Burns & Erika Sox Lawrence French Patsy K.N. Kalawaia Mr. & Mrs. Cary K. Kano Lena Lin Portland & E.J. Mendivil Klaus Manderscheid & Amy Meng Meng Dynasty Jennifer C. Miller Ruby Oshiro Bonnie-Lee S. Pang Kaleiola Smith Gerald & Dorene Takeuchi Stanley Uyehara Jan Vestal John & Rae Yanagihara Richard & Angel Yanagihara Ronald Yanagihara Frederick & Maryanne Yearian Bank of America
Best Friends
Carla & Robert Myers Marjorie S. Norstrom William & Hope Oliver Frances K. Schneider Lauren R. Shigekane Susan H. Shishido Karen H. Tajiri Brian & Nancy Tamashiro Ruth & Art Ushijima C. Scott & Nancy Wo Rick Zwern & Karen Huffman Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc. Aloha Shoyu Company, Ltd. American Savings Bank Carl & Hildgund Bucky Foundation Dr. Arthur & Bonnie Ennis Foundation HMSA Jhamandas Watumull Fund Koaniani Fund MW Group, Ltd. Plaza at Kaneohe, LP Surf Line Hawaii The Master's Touch, LLC Waialae Self Storage Partners, LLC
$1,000 +
Devoted Companions
Anonymous (4) Daniel Arita Elizabeth Blalock Rodney B. Boychuk Mike & Lisa Byam Emmy Chen Darryl Choy Alexander Christensen Jo & Margarita Chung William Coleman & Chris Frendreis Roger & Lori Cook Caron B. Davis James & Vickie Farmer Mary Ann H. Fernandes Lyn Flanigan Colleen Fox John Gannon Ronald Heim Gary & Jennifer Herald Christina Iwaida Chuck & Skipper Jones Ikaika Karney Kay Kelly Calvin S. Kimura Alexander Lau Worldster & Patricia Lee Jenna Lucas J. M. Dennis K. Matsuura Bruce & Cyndee Mirante
Anonymous (4) Wayne & Helene Arakaki Mona K. Arizala Letitia P. Bailey Albert & Dolores Bediones Joan S. Brown Ronald R. Bunn Cydonie Cabael & Roman Apana Kathleen Camit Neil & Liz Char Julie A. Cherry June & Shannon Ching Stewart Chun Erin Claggett Timothy A. Craig Lisa Holt-DeSa Jo desMarets Jasmina Dobinchick Sarah E. Fincke Susan Jean Freitas John & Teri Fritz Hazel K. Fujimoto Barry & Cheryl Fukunaga Elizabeth Rice Grossman Dean A. Harada Junie Hayashi Glenn & Sonia Hirata Luana & Elliot Kalauawa Francis & Marion Kaneshiro
$500 +
Christopher Kasperowicz Linda J. Katagiri Linda & James Koishigawa Antonia Kudurogianis Georgia Kudurogianis Mona R. Kushimaejo Geoffrey & May Lau James Lawhn Alan Leong Sheree & Levani Lipton Debbie Liu Cynthia A. Lum Alan Matsukawa Sharon N. Matsusaka-Brewer Stanley & Gail Muranaka Gayle Nakamura Shirley S. Nishizawa John & Suzanne Noland Steven & Dagmar Oato R. R. Okubo Paul T. Osugi Kristina & Michael Phillips John & Linda Puu Linda J. Rowan Yuka Sato George Schmelzer & Judith Inazu Andrew M. Singer Vicky E. Stewart Suzanne & Matthew Tanori Burt & Patti Tasaka William & Patti Tildsley Lori Tsukamoto Allan R. Vosburgh Peter & Sue Ann Wargo Mike Nevin & Robyn Wong Harriet T. Yoshizaki Paws Up Boutique LLC SEEQS Charter School Toma Enterprises Zippy's Restaurants
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TRIBUTE GIFTS We gratefully acknowledge gifts of $100 or more in tribute from May 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023.
In Honor of People Beatrix Takenaka Alissa Takenaka
Bill Smith & Auston Pearson Ginny Tiu DeDe Guss James & Kristin Elsea Emi Au & Elisia Flores Lori Teranishi Georgann Wachter Daniel Wachter Hawaiian Humane Veterinary Services Staff April M. Putnam Jade DeBone Donald & Carol Johnston John Manning Donna L. Manning
Susan Kosasa Carol Ann & Mark Solien
Monk Jr. "MJ" Aya K. Brazell
Sy Matsuoka Henry & Judyann Matsuoka
Mr. Bubbles Kosasa Janell Lacoste
Theo Fujiyoshi Norma Carlson
Panini TheBestBoy Robin Sherley
Zale Hisashima Norine Hisashima
In Honor of Pets
Abbe, Lola, Leya, Oreo, Kitty & Dot Evelyn C. Arakaki Cookie Gregory & Monette Gilding Demi Steve & Deb Knight
In Memory of People
Alfred B. Fernandes, Jr. Hualani J. Fernandes Alice E. Koseki Judith Frank Angel Himeda Keith & Sandra Abe Angel Lemus Bennie Allen
Carl Reber Edward Olliges Alexandra Tan Carole Bojan-Miller Faith Milnes Carolyn Kroll Tim & Jill McDonald Cody Ishii Shari Ishii Colt & Cobi Yamamoto Douglas & Terrie Yamamoto David Ing Blaine & Melissa Yoshioka Deborah Kanayama Melanie Herring Doreen A. Lung The Family of Mrs. Lung Dr. Norman Yang Nancy K. Lyum
Dobby Carole Tracy Carole
Ann Russell Aloha Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild (ANG)
Ginger Bobby R. Gordon
Annie Bartolome Andrea Mailo
Errol Chang Christine W. Goias
Kobi & Bella Tokuda Michele T. Tokuda
Goose Malindi Fickle & Jason Brand
Audree Kraemer Pat Kraemer & Jim Stockman
Esther & Vincent Fong Phyllis B.Y. Fong
Lina Roby Elizabeth Kane
Hansberry, Hershey, Hennessy, Cinnamon, Brandi & Ginger Lynette Williamson
Barbara J. Allgeier Joyce Uehara
Garner Okinaga Gregory Natori Lisa Wurlitzer
Kelly Sanders & Shawn Pelley Ginny Tiu
Martin Rabbett William Kelly Ginny Tiu Mia Thornsbury Robert Kim Michelle Hobus Bernard K. Chun, M.D. Mayor Rick & Karen Blangiardi Lalaneya Freedman SEEQS Charter School Lisa Nakamura
Jackson Scott Alvin & Karen Scott Kalani Kay F. Nishimoto Maka Michael W. Jackson Manoa da cat Raymond & Py Martin Mochi Charlie Laureen K.K. Wong
Betty F. Torigoe Karen C. Torigoe Billy & Kevin Kazmar Earl & Patricia Kawaa Brad Bailon Allan & Frances Bailon Bradley T. Kaya Susan K. Kaya Bruce J. Nicholl Sandra L. Nicholl Buddy Leake Shauna Graner
Eloise Monsarrat Henry & Patricia McPhillips
Gary Furutani Stefanie Tateishi Gerald Oshiro Carolyn D. Nakagawa Goma Endo Vernon & Marina Endo Harry & Mabel Ueshiro Lynn Ueshiro Herbert Bisol Iris Park
Donate Your Car Your used car is their ride home! The Hawaiian Humane Society invites you to cash in your cars, trucks, RVs, boats, and even airplanes to help animals in need. We now partner with CARS, to make the process even easier for our donors. How to Donate? Apply online at HawaiianHumane.org/donate-a-vehicle or call 855-500-RIDE. Scan the QR code to learn more!
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Hunter Bailey Takasaki-Young Lisa Takasaki-Young Ione Ryan Jennifer Arrowsmith Irene E. Trumper Helen & Robert Ahn Australian Consulate-General Team James "Jim" C. Leahy Carolyn F. Tanaka James C. Gibson Lydia M. Gibson Janet Araki Loo Sandra A. Loo Janet Zisk Stanley & Janet Zisk Jensen Chang Thomas A. Lau John H. Burback Norma Pang June Kobashigawa Helen & Robert Ahn Dave & Shelly Arneson Asia Fujikake Brian S. Mizoshiri Ala Moana Hotel Kalakoa Ishibashi Yolisa Ishibashi Karen Kanow Bryant K. Yabui Karoline Schuetzmann Ingrid Hirazumi Kazu Nitahara Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Serocca Kendall Wong Kevin & Cathy Wong Kevin Wade Locations Foundation Loralei Watanabe Dean & Loralei Watanabe Louie Fujimori-Clark Randy Fujimori & Janet Clark Lucy Daniel Joe & Teresa Webber Maddy Oyama Lori Galera Maka Blomgren Michelle Blomgren & Yuan Lu Margo Zenchak Marcia A. Morgado Marichu Scott & Anneliese Chun Iris V. Stepanic May Fujii Christine Cuff Mele Caswell James & Iris Caswell Millie Rose Ahloy James K. Ahloy
Pamela Isobel L. Ryan Pamela Burns Bruce & Brenda Asato Ivan & Patricia Ketterman Papa Tad & Amigo Kiyota Derek & Evelyn Kiyota Patricia Janet Mills Lance, Jennifer & Sarah Mills Patricia Shibata Cindy & Kerry Kaneshiro Patsy Izumo Ginny Tiu Pauline Ray K. Yamamoto Pete Ancheta Joanne S. Ancheta Rayma Kent Bob & Frances Bean
In Memory of Pets Alika Luu T. Rabideau
Andy Muramoto Betty Trihey Bella, Mitzi & Bud E. Chuck & Diane Marshall Brady Jeanne W. Hiroshige Buddy Sutton Edward Sutton Buster & Champ Joanne & Clyde Matsui Buttercup Skarpness Paul Skarpness
Fudge D. Hodge Lauren Hodge Gabriel Allen & Tammy Perry Gracie Hanjhun Ralar James & Cindy Ralar Grayson & Napa Carolyn & Sanford Ching Helen Roland Lagareta Jesse Jean & Glenn Toma Kala Simao Walter & Glenda Simao Kamuela Susan M. Kosasa Kit Wayne & Linda Takane
Robert S. Reeves Emilia Reeves
Cappy & Smoky Valerie & Brandon Arakaki
Robin Mui Kwai Yee Lei & Michael Asato Barbara J. Brodhead Dean K. Higuchi Charles & Nancy Honma Virginia La Pierre & Maile Hatfield Andrew & Wendy Lee Susan Peterson Susan I. Polanco de Couet
Chalupa & Hapa Wesley & Jennifer Fujimoto
Koa Huffman-Zwern Mary Charles & Tom Kiely Lawrence & Patricia Rodriguez
Charlie Dog Warren H. T. Au
Kobi & Zara Paul T. Shigenaga
Coco Two Gary R. Higginbotham
Koko Gaskill Gerard Nihous & Mari Okazaki
Cowboy & Prince Bobby R. Gordon
Kuau, Koko, Kala & Tabby Henry Dela Cruz & Ursula Olds-Dela Cruz
Ronald Stewart Carol A. Aki Rose Thomas G. Mendonca Sachi Mikasa Mark Mikasa Sami & Shasta Pearson Jack & Sylvia Pearson Seth Atwood Connie Atwood Stanley S. Higashi Charlaine T. Higashi Sue Dempsey & her pets Lucy & Michael McCurdy Susan Niimi Andrea Woods Suzanna Hahn Liang-Hsien E. Hahn Takeo Maeda & Ohana Amy Wallace Uncle Saki Richard & Melva Okazaki Wally Wong Suzanne M. Dotson Warren Hoy Kong Lum Patricia Higa Wendel & Elaine Ko Faye Ogasawara Gary & Donna Von Lambert J. Yamashita
Mona Chang Vierra Nancy D. Metcalf Jennie Tamashiro Nola Morgan & Becky Brian & Dawna Gomes
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Daisy Burns Jennifer Chiwa Duchess, Bandit & Bear James & May Kobashigawa Einstein Izumo Jennie Tamashiro Fred & Lulu Bonnie Ozaki & Van James
Lady, Max, Casey, Cobey, Bootz, Bleu & Lucy Corrine A. Yamane Latte Michele Nagafuchi Luckie Troy H. Fujimoto
Acknowledgment of gifts of $100 or more from May 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023. Lucky Julia Saito
Mork Sprague Shari Sprague
Pudders & Kasha Karen C. Torigoe
The Bear Kenneth & Elaine Ockermann
Majesty Steve & Deb Knight
Nala Ann Young Michael & Jo Ann Young
Rascal Jones James Jones
Mari Matsumoto Kevin & May-Lynn Matsumoto
Nika Elizabeth N. Kawana
River Yamada John & Cathy Shiraishi
Tiger Beryl Ono Stapleton & John Stapleton
Maya Linda M. Hamada
Oreo & Butterscotch Lisa & Stephen Haley
Sammy H. Conrad & Lindee Higashionna
Mele Shirley M. Woodhull
Otis & NRG Esmeralda Stacey Esmeralda
Scooter Rideau Kealani B. Labrie
Misty, Odin & Audrey Rodney & Cherie Ann Imai
Penny Gerald & Wendy Sakata
Senna, Mittens & Cubby Laura A. Nagata
Miu Miu Yonemoto Craig & Karen Yonemoto
Penny Wilson Peter Wilson
Shadow & Chanel Gay H. Joyo
Mocha Frances L. Baker
Pokey Jean McIntosh
Spooner Winifred M. Matsumoto
Mochi Tiu Robert & Ester Schumacher
Ponce Family Pets Gilbert Ponce
Spots Okano Mary A. Okano
Molly & Noelle Pamela McKiddie
Poppy Marcus A. Bembenista
Sylvie Frederic & Lori Sigler
Mona Heather M. Wimberly
Princess, PT & Patti Miles & Reverie Suzuki
Teiti Betty M. Pedro
Tuxedo Lynette C. Stobie Vader, Princess, Chucky, Scully & Zoe Stacey J. Weber Wilbur & Bruno Markham Miller & Sophie Saito Yumi Evangeline Fujita Zochi Boy Francis Gerald Unabia Zoey Varanya & Robert Luxton We make every effort to ensure that our information is accurate. If you have any questions, please contact Giving@HawaiianHumane.org.
Upcoming Events Virtual Pet Loss Support Group
Find comfort and compassion after the loss of a pet in Hawaiian Humane’s Virtual Pet Loss Support Group, facilitated by counselor Rosemarie Grigg on the first Tuesday of every month via video conference. To RSVP and receive the link to join the private virtual meeting, please email Outreach@ HawaiianHumane.org. Where: Virtually, from the comfort of your own home When: Every first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 –7:30 pm
Off-site Adoption Events at Aloha Home Market
We are thrilled to partner with Aloha Home Market in Kailua to find loving homes for
dogs in need! Come meet our adoptions team and adoptable dogs. Visit HawaiianHumane. org or stay tuned on our social media accounts for the latest details! Where: Aloha Home Market at 340 Uluniu Street, Kailua, HI 96734 When: November 15, 2023 and December 10, 2023
Deck the Howls! Readers of the Pack
Readers of the Pack is back, and just in time for the holidays! Students grades 1– 5 will be invited to read their favorite holiday stories to our animals available for adoption as well as enjoy fun holiday-themed activities and treats!
When: December! Stay tuned to HawaiianHumane.org/events for updates on event details.
Santa Paws
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a festive event for the whole ‘ohana – including your furry family members, of course. Our annual tradition of hosting a paw-pup pet-friendly photo session for you and your loved ones will return this December. Proceeds raised at the event will go towards Hawaiian Humane’s 30+ critical community-driven programs and services for O‘ahu’s pets and their people. Visit HawaiianHumane.org/ events for the latest updates on this and other fun events!
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