Paw Prints by Hawaiian Humane (Summer 2023)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD CHAIR

Mike Ching

VICE CHAIR

Melissa Teves Pavlicek

TREASURER

David Okabe

SECRETARY

Rebecca “Becki” Ward

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

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Stephanie Kendrick

OUR MISSION

The Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.

OUR COMMITMENT

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.

ABOUT US

The Hawaiian Humane Society is a non-profi t 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.

PAW PRINTS TEAM

EDITOR

Brandy Shimabukuro, Manager of Communications

WRITERS

Stephanie Kendrick, Director of Community Engagement

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Audrey Esperat, Social Media Coordinator

Crystal R Photography

David C. Livingston

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Kristin Herrick

Paw Prints is published quarterly by Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Wai'alae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96826. Issued 7/12/2023 (FY24-1).

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

DIRECTOR EMERITUS

Robert R. Bean

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Rachel Fukumoto

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Rick Hanna

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE KOSASA FAMILY CAMPUS AT HO‘OPILI

Michelle Garcia

HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY MŌ‘ILI‘ILI CAMPUS

2700 Wai‘alae Avenue

Honolulu, Hi 96826

ADOPTIONS

Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monday: Closed

ADMISSIONS

Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Monday: Closed

Please check HawaiianHumane.org for the most up-to-date hours of operation.

*Admissions are by appointment only. Walk-ins are available for emergencies. Visit HawaiianHumane.org for details and to schedule an appointment.

CONTACT

808-356-2200

+2285 Admissions

+2218 Adoptions

+2250 Animal Rescue & Investigations

+2255 Community Spay/ Neuter Center

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.

+2213 Donations & Gifts

+2223 Education

+2225 Outreach

+2247 Events

+2228 Lost & Found

+2200 Neuter Now

+2225 Pet Loss Support Group

+2216 Volunteer Program

NEW! HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY

KOSASA FAMILY CAMPUS AT HO‘OPILI

91-1945 Fort Weaver Road

‘Ewa Beach, HI 96706

808-356-2200

ADOPTIONS

808-909-9410

Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Monday - Tuesday: Closed

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ADMISSIONS AND GINNY TIU COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER CENTER Coming later this summer! If you need lost and found, animal admissions or other services, please continue visiting our Mō‘ili‘ili Campus Admissions Center.

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A MESSAGE FROM ANNA

One of Hawai‘i’s most recognized albums, at home and around the globe, is Facing Future by the legendary Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole. We’d like to think he would be pleased that Hawaiian Humane is facing its future by expanding services to the people and neighborhoods of West O‘ahu.

In this issue we share our excitement about that future while preparing to celebrate our long and storied history.

July 24, 2023, marks 140 years since the founding of the Hawaiian Humane Society, translated in the first ever dictionary of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i as ‘Ahahui Kū‘ē i ka Ho‘omāinoino.

The changing face of animal welfare is reflected in Hawaiian Humane’s milestone achievements, as well as its embrace of Socially Conscious Sheltering.

We’ve gone from a focus on enforcement to investing in assistance; from creating barriers to pet ownership, to open adoptions and helping families stay together. We have championed spay/neuter to reduce pet overpopulation, building such robust demand for services that we were able to open first one and soon two community spay/ neuter centers.

We have done all of this in partnership with you. Our commitment as a socially conscious shelter is to align shelter policy with the needs of the community.

Together we will do more. Even as we have improved our facilities to promote animal health and

wellbeing, we have increasingly recognized that there are alternatives to shelter care that better meet the needs of most pets. To allow our teams to do more lifesaving work, we have asked community members to do more to help with rehoming, foster care and lost pet reunification to keep animals out of the stressful shelter environment.

We are building the resources to help you help us help animals. You will read about some of those initiatives in this issue, including Home to Home and kitten kits.

The opening of our new campus, which was enthusiastically celebrated as you will see in these pages, grounds us more firmly than ever in our 140-year history of caring for Hawai‘i’s people and animals. We are partnering with schools, public officials, corporate partners and our fellow nonprofi ts in ‘Ewa, Kapolei and Wai‘anae to ensure that we are targeting our

services toward community needs. Please watch HawaiianHumane.org and follow us on social media to find ways to join with us in this year of celebration to honor our past and build a brighter future.

Ginny Tiu, Anna Neubauer, Susan Kosasa, Mi Kosasa and her dog, Mr. Bubbles, Michelle Garcia, Tracy Tonaki and Ryan Jones

Anna Neubauer | President & CEO

Hawaiian Humane Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Second Location, the Kosasa Family Campus at Ho opili

On May 20, 2023, a crowd gathered excitedly at Fort Weaver Road and Old Fort Weaver Road in ‘Ewa Beach. The sun warmed the signature iron-rich red earth of West O‘ahu and contemporary Hawaiian music floated through the air. The anticipation was palpable, with keiki eagerly debating with their parents whether they could go to a dog or cat pavilion first. The day had finally come - it was the grand opening of our second location, the Hawaiian Humane Society Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili.

The family-friendly event included a traditional Hawaiian blessing by Kahu Kordell Kekoa. Inspiring opening remarks were delivered by Susan and Mi Kosasa, board members and long-time supporters representing the family for whom the campus is named; Michelle Garcia, associate director of the Kosasa Family Campus; Ginny Tiu and Larry Rodriguez, board members and capital campaign committee co-chairs; Anna Neubauer, president and CEO; Tracy Tonaki, D.R. Horton Hawai‘i division president; Ryan Jones representing the Schuler Family Foundation & Jones Family; senators Mike Gabbard and Henry Aquino; and councilmembers Augie Tulba and Tyler Dos Santos-Tam. Community tables featured partners such as Animal Crime Stoppers, Wai‘anae Wags and VCA Animal Hospital. A keiki interactive area, petfriendly products and vendors, and live music by Kaeo Pono rounded out the attractions.

Designed by Pacific Asia Design Group in consultation with animal care facility and design architecture

experts, Animal Arts, and constructed by Allied Builders, the Kosasa Family Campus implements innovative design features in accordance with shelter best practices to minimize stress and the risk of disease transmission for the animals in our care. These include soft-close kennels; open-air circulation; individual drainage for kennels and play yards; and larger, dedicated spaces for animal enrichment and exercise.

“The Hawaiian Humane Society has always provided services island-wide, but this expansion – the single largest in Hawaiian Humane history – will drastically increase resource accessibility for Central and West O‘ahu residents, support collaboration with new stakeholders and create better outcomes for animals in need, “ said Hawaiian Humane President and CEO Anna Neubauer. “Two of every three West O‘ahu households report owning a pet, which is the highest percentage on the island. The Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili will provide essential programs and services including spay/neuter, education, outreach, rescue response and adoptions to an estimated 17,000 individuals annually. Unlike our Mō‘ili‘ili campus, which has had to evolve to support the growing diversity of our work within a limited footprint, here we had the chance to create a unified entry with all of our services in a centralized place while incorporating Socially Conscious Sheltering best practices to provide animals with the best care.”

Kahu Kordell and dignitaries perform a traditional blessing.

Visitors explore the Hawaiian Humane Society's new campus.

There will be a phased launch of services at the Kosasa Family Campus, with pet adoptions being offered Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Pet Food Bank, Hawaiian Humane’s temporary pet food assistance program, hosted every Sunday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Admissions services through the Kosasa Family Campus’ Ginny Tiu Pet Kōkua Resource Center, including lost and found, animal admissions and additional services, and the Ginny Tiu Community Spay/Neuter Center will be offered to the public later this summer.

Members of the public are encouraged to continue visiting our Mō‘ili‘ili campus if they are seeking animal support services and spay/neuter services during this time. Additionally, the Kosasa Family Campus community dog park will open to the public later this year to allow grass and vegetation to mature. For the latest service updates at the Kosasa Family Campus, visit HawaiianHumane.org.

MahalO!

Mahalo to Capital Campaign Committee co-chairs Ginny Tiu and Larry Rodriguez, and the entire committee, for working tirelessly to raise an incredible $30 million toward this second campus. Their fundraising effort was transformative in extending Hawaiian Humane’s reach in meeting the needs of greater Central and West O‘ahu.

Nick and Koren Dreher and Karen Huffman and Rick Zwern.

The first adoption at the Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili.

Richard Kennedy, Susan Kosasa and Steve Prieto.

Visitors wait to visit with adoptable dogs.

HAPPY TAILS

A fresh start for Amira

When Amira was dropped off to Hawaiian Humane by a Honolulu Police Department officer in July 2022, she was no stranger to Hawaiian Humane. At that point, she had been in and out of our care for more than a year. Through it all, this gentle dog remained resilient, often greeting staff as old, cherished friends. Sadly, this last encounter was as a result of an alleged animal cruelty investigation.

When there is an ongoing criminal case, the animals at the center of those cases find refuge with us for the duration of the legal proceedings. Hawaiian Humane was granted full custody of Amira by the court, and we quickly started preparing her for the life she deserved.

Amira was placed with an incredible foster family where she could thrive and blossom into her loving, affectionate self. She had a large yard to run and play in, and she flourished in a caring family environment. When she returned to Hawaiian Humane, she was made available for adoption and within four days she found a loving home with her new adopter, Jeff rey, and his family.

With her fresh start came a new name – she is now known as Luna. “Life without Luna wouldn’t be anywhere nearly as exciting, interesting or funny. She comes at you with this clumsy, silly walk

that I love and it’s impossible not to smile when she does. Luna is so loving, especially with my sevenyear-old daughter, Ciel, and is the best family dog. She also has two big dog siblings to play with every day – a sister named Lucy, also from the Hawaiian Humane Society, and a brother named Prince,” said Jeff rey.

After such a tumultuous beginning – and thanks to the efforts of her amazing foster family and our Admissions, Animal Care, Veterinary Services, Foster Care and Adoptions teams – we are thrilled that Luna is living her best life with a loving family.

Jeff rey and daughter Ciel with Luna.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE?

It's hurricane season and being prepared means having a plan for your pets too! All shelters on O‘ahu are pet-friendly, but they will not provide supplies so be sure to stock up now and have your Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit ready to go.

Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit Checklist:

14-day supply of food and water in sealed containers

Crate or carrier for each pet in which they can stand up and turn around

Leash and collar with owner contact number on collar or ID tag

Bedding, towels and toys

Medications, vaccination records, microchip number and other veterinary paperwork

Food and water bowls; can opener (if needed)

Grooming supplies

Cleaning supplies for crates and litter boxes

Cat litter in sealed containers with litter pan

Printed photographs of your pet

Pet first aid kit

TIP:

Emergencies don't wait until you're prepared. Make sure that your pet’s microchip is updated with your current contact information TODAY!

For more disaster readiness tips for you and your pets, visit HawaiianHumane.org/Disaster-Ready.

Honoring 140 Years of Service

If we could go back in time to 1883, we would find a Hawai‘i with a population of about 80,000 people, nearly half of them Native Hawaiian.

King David Kalākaua, who had ruled since 1874, had finally celebrated his coronation.

Sugar production was soaring as a result of the 1876 reciprocity treaty with the United States, and the culture and demographics of the islands were changing rapidly.

In 1883, King Kalākaua and a group of 350 concerned citizens formed the Hawaiian Humane Society and elected J.S. Walker as president.

Animal welfare was a new field, not just in Hawai‘i, but around the globe. Early protections were mainly focused on working animals. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded in New York in 1866, following movements in Britain. Animal cruelty laws proliferated in the following decades.

Writing and enforcing laws, as well as educating the public, were foundational endeavors of the Hawaiian Humane Society.

In 1897, Helen Kinau Wilder was commissioned by the Republic of Hawaii to enforce animal cruelty laws.

The first issue of “The Humane Educator” was published in 1900, highlighting the proper care, feeding and humane treatment of animals. These were emerging concepts in an increasingly industrialized society.

No one had yet imagined a world of cat backpacks and doggie day care.

Hawaiian Humane’s scope of work has changed greatly through the years, but it has remained focused on O‘ahu‘s most vulnerable and those efforts have led to a better life for the animals and people of our community.

As we celebrate 140 years of service, we hope you will look for opportunities throughout the year to join with us in recognition of how far we have come, how much our animals mean to all of us, and how much work we still have ahead.

Stay Tuned!

Celebrating 140 years is no small feat and we knew no one single event would be momentous enough. We’ll be hosting exciting events, adoption specials and more throughout the year to mark the occasion, so check back at HawaiianHumane.org for the latest news on how you can celebrate with us in the coming months!

Hawaiian Humane Society Mō‘ili‘ili campus in 1938.

The Great Manoa Goat Escape

In May, our Field Service Officers responded to a call in Mānoa, to find an escaped goat on the roof of a resident’s home. The resident noted that the goat was tame, but that they couldn't reach him. Our Lead Humane Investigator Sgt. Ling showed up to the scene, and with the help of the Honolulu Fire Department, was able to coax the goat down safely.

Thankfully, the goat was quickly reunited with his owner, who had canvassed the neighborhood with lost goat posters. It’s never a boring day here at Hawaiian Humane!

C elebrating Field service Officers appreciation Week

In April, we celebrated our Field Service Officers during National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week. Our Field Service Officers serve a role that goes far beyond animal control and enforcement to extensive education and outreach. Our team hosted a media ride-along to shed light on the role of our Field Service Officers and how they work with members of our community to cultivate a more pet-friendly O‘ahu. To watch the segment on KHON2, visit HawaiianHumane.org/field-ops-in-the-news.

Advocacy Update

While the recently concluded legislative session was disappointing from an animal welfare perspective, we are already working to develop priorities for 2024.

We will be reaching out to lawmakers and partner organizations to talk about ways to address housing access for pet owners, spay/neuter funding, backyard animal surgery and cockfighting, among other issues.

We also will be working to improve our city dangerous dog ordinance.

To be kept informed of our public policy initiatives, visit HawaiianHumane.org/advocacy.

Keeping Pets Out of Shelters Through Direct Home Placement with Home To Home

With limited resources and shelter space constraints, we rely on our community to join us in supporting our mission of promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. That’s why we are proud to partner with Home To Home, a brand new way to help O‘ahu pets stay out of shelters through direct home placement.

New Ongoing Adoption Specials

Our Adoptions team launched two new ongoing adoption specials this spring as a way to help pets finding loving homes.

To get tails wagging, our Wags for Wednesdays adoption special offers 100% waived adoption fees for dogs seven months of age or older every Wednesday.

To honor those in our community who go above and beyond, our Everyday Heroes adoption special offers a 10% discount on adoption fees for all animals, all ages, every day to first responders, military personnel and teachers with proof of employment.

To learn more about Hawaiian Humane’s adoption specials, visit HawaiianHumane.org/adoptions.

Home To Home allows interested adopters to search by location or type of pet, and learn more about each pet via profiles provided by their current families. To learn more about rehoming resources, including Home To Home, visit HawaiianHumane.org/rehome.

Curbing Pet Overpopulation with Our Partners

On Monday, June 12, Hawaiian Humane’s Ginny Tiu Community Spay/Neuter Center and Pet Kōkua team partnered with Aloha Animal Outreach and Fur Angel Foundation for their quarterly Clinic Day, offering free pet spay/neuter surgeries to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Twenty-three spay/neuter procedures were performed, with Aloha Animal Outreach coordinating transportation and outreach to homeless encampments on O‘ahu. These efforts are critical to providing necessary services to our community and curbing pet overpopulation.

We’re Not Kitten You: Kitten Kits are Available

Kitten season is well underway. Each year, hundreds of kittens are brought to Hawaiian Humane in need of care. However, newborn kittens less than eight weeks old are at high risk when brought into the shelter environment.

Due to the large number of animals housed at animal shelters, underage kittens are some of the most vulnerable and susceptible to

diseases, which can spread quickly and are often fatal.

To help support these vulnerable kittens, Hawaiian Humane provides members of the public who find newborn kittens (aka “finders”) with Kitten Kits! This intake diversion program supplies the finder with the tools needed to properly care for neonatal kittens without having to bring them into

the shelter. Community members will handle all aspects of care for the kittens and may elect to continue ownership of them.

Pick-up locations for Kitten Kits:

Kosasa Family Campus

Adoption Center

Wednesday – Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

Mō‘ili‘ili Adoption Center

Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm

Mō‘ili‘ili Admissions Center

Daily: 9 am – 7 pm

Ginny Tiu Community Spay/ Neuter Center, Mō‘ili‘ili

Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7:30 – 8:30 am and 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Mō‘ili‘ili Administrative Reception

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

Humane Investigators on the road: island-wide

Supporter Spotlight

The Kosasa Family: Cultivating a MultiGenerational Legacy of Philanthropy

The opening of Hawaiian Humane’s second location was no easy feat, so it stands to reason that naming the campus would carry significant weight. Our organization is fortunate to have the support of many generous long-time donors; you’ll see their names represented across our second campus on kennels, rooms and infrastructure. But there is one name that stands above the rest – literally. It is emblazoned on the main entrance: the Kosasa family.

Widely known as the founders of the iconic chain of ABC Stores, the Kosasa family has built a legacy of success and giving back to the community. Today, both Susan Kosasa and her sister-in-law, Mi Kosasa, serve on the Hawaiian Humane board of directors, and their family actively supports organizations throughout the community.

We spoke with the Kosasa siblings, led by Susan with contributions from Paul, Thomas “Tom,” and Gloria, on how their grandparents and parents inspired what would become a multi-generational heritage of philanthropy and their impact on the Hawaiian Humane Society. Our conversation below was edited for length.

Paw Prints: The Hawaiian Humane Society is just one of the many fortunate local causes that the Kosasa family has supported. What inspired you and the Kosasa family to build a legacy of philanthropy?

Kosasa Family: Our grandparents, who emigrated from Japan to the United States, worked tirelessly and made a decent living in Hawai‘i. Through their hard work, they believed in sharing their blessings with the community, and this helped make their life very happy. We are very proud of our grandparents as they truly gave from their heart.

Sidney, our father, and Uncle Neil grew up spending a lot of time at the Kaimukī YMCA, which was in Pālolo at the time. The YMCA’s Boys’ Club used a “shack” on 9th Avenue. Our grandparents donated this building and the land to the YMCA to show their appreciation for the ways their sons benefi tted from “the Y.” It was later remodeled to become the Pālolo YMCA Community Center.

M. Kosasa and Sons, a foundation comprised of my grandparents and their sons, Neil and Sidney, was established to make donations to their favorite charities in Hawai‘i. After 50 years, it would become The Kosasa Foundation under the guidance of our parents, Minnie and Sidney. Grants from The Kosasa Foundation were given to nonprofi t organizations in

Susan Kosasa and Mi Kosasa at the opening of Hawaiian Humane's new Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili.

health and human services, community development, education, culture and the arts, environment and animal welfare.

Our father also volunteered his time sitting on boards of the Kaimukī Business Association, Rotary Club of Waikīkī, Kuakini Hospital, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i, Central Pacific Bank, as well as other organizations.

Our parents and grandparents emphasized the value of philanthropy so the Kosasa family could help make Hawai‘i a better place for everyone who lives here.

Paw Prints: What motivated you and the Kosasa family to get involved specifically with the Hawaiian Humane Society?

Kosasa Family: Our family had dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, chicken, turtles, fish and even a duck. Our favorite was Nani, a rescue poi dog who would take Tom away from his daily piano lessons and teach him swimming with his dog paddle. Paul liked to explore when he was little and Nani was always by his side. One day, Paul went exploring and when his babysitter could not find him, the entire family searched the neighborhood and finally found Paul and Nani many blocks away, just relaxing together. Nani was the epitome of loyalty. Gloria loved cats and she has had many as pets most of her life.

Susan’s favorite was a myna bird named Hogan since she found him while golfing. Hogan had an extensive vocabulary and his favorite pastime was reading the comics, especially Bloom County. The plump penguin, Opus, was his favorite character. One day, one of Susan’s friends came to visit after exercising and arrived wearing a black leotard. Hogan was so excited when he saw her and yelled out to Susan, “It’s Opus! It’s

Opus!” Needless to say, Susan’s friend was not pleased to be compared to a penguin.

Tom and Mi’s first dog was a small chihuahua named Keystone. Mi took Keystone to every restaurant, party and venue in one of her purses, and Keystone never once made a commotion. Keystone loved going to the opera, but needed to be woken up frequently since he snored while he slept. Their latest rescue is named Mr. Bubbles. Mr. Bubbles is too big for a purse, but he goes to work with Mi every day and is the ambassador for her company.

Paw Prints: The Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili’s grand opening is the culmination of more than a decade of the research, planning, fundraising and construction by Hawaiian Humane’s staff, valued supporters and donors, capital campaign committee and contractors. How meaningful was it to you and the Kosasa family to support this $30 million resource for the greater West O‘ahu community?

Kosasa Family: At the time discussion was being thrown around for an additional location, the Hawaiian Humane board of directors looked for a site that would be suitable in West O‘ahu. ‘Ewa and Kapolei had been rapidly developing into the “second city.” When the board received word that D.R. Horton Hawai‘i would donate five acres to build a new location, the capital

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Dr. Thomas Kosasa, Gloria Kosasa Gainsley, Susan Kosasa and Paul Kosasa

Susan Kosasa speaks at the blessing for the Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili

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 alike for their dedication, passion and commitment to our mission.

We asked Jessica what her favorite part of her role is and she said, “My favorite part of my role is helping to connect people and families with their new pet! It's special to get to walk people through the process of arriving at the shelter, to meeting the animals, to leaving with a new family member.”

Thank you Jessica, Dawn and Marice for all the love and care you continuously show to our community and the animals in our care!

We asked Dawn what advice she would give new volunteers and she said, “To be open to all learning experiences. To take advantage of the seminars, watch the videos, listen to the podcasts we have access to via Fear Free Shelters. What you give in your time, energy and effort you will get back tenfold and beyond. From learning new things, elevating your sense of worth, making new friends, and most of all – know that you are part (of a whole) for finding the animals their loving homes.”

On April 29, Hawaiian Humane hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast to cap off a week of celebration as part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week to recognize the incredible volunteers that dedicate their time and efforts to animals in need. The more than 1,000 volunteers who give the gift of their time are the heart of our organization. Mahalo to each of our volunteers for all that you do, today and every day!

Marice shared her favorite part of her role: “I always look forward to introducing prospective adopters to the available cats and kittens. It’s endlessly satisfying when a kitty and a human hit it off. My favorite part of my role as an off site volunteer is engaging with the cats and kittens, trying to figure out what would make them feel safe, comfortable, and happy in their temporary home.”

March 2023 – Jessica Adoption Assistant Volunteer Volunteer for 1 year

April 2023 – Dawn Pet Food Bank Volunteer Volunteer for 1.5 years

May 2023 – Marice Off-Site Adoptions Volunteer at PETCO Beretania Volunteer for 5.5 years

Volunteer “Classifieds”

We may be biased, but we think our volunteers are the best! We simply 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.

Foster Care

The Foster Care team helps 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. With kitten season in full swing,, we are in urgent need of neonate kitten foster volunteers.

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 Tuesday and Friday shifts at our Mō‘ili‘ili campus and Sunday and Wednesday shifts at our Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili.

Offsite Cat Adoptions

These volunteers care for and provide enrichment to the cats housed at PETCOs around the island,

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campaign launched. Many potential donors were approached to participate for the greater need of West O‘ahu, including the Kosasa family. Because our parents allowed all of us to have pets growing up, we love animals and champion their welfare, so this was an excellent fi t.

Paw Prints: Do you have a favorite memory or experience during your time serving on the board and supporting Hawaiian Humane?

Kosasa Family: All of our siblings support Hawaiian Humane. Mi, Tom’s wife, and [Susan] serve on the Hawaiian Humane board of directors. Our experience on the board is a positive one, having gained the opportunity to bond with fellow board members and staff.

while they wait to be adopted. Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing cat lounge rooms each morning before potential adopters arrive.

For more information on volunteering at Hawaiian Humane, including new opportunities to get involved at our new Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili in ‘Ewa Beach, visit HawaiianHumane.org/ volunteer-with-us.

Paw Prints: What would you like to tell the next generation of animal welfare advocates and supporters?

Kosasa Family: Hawaiian Humane now has state-ofthe-art facilities on two campuses to care for O‘ahu’s animals in need. It is now your responsibility to pass on the gifts that our generation has given to the next generation and continue to maintain the facilities to sustain and foster animal welfare in the future.

The Kosasa Foundation is currently working on a succession plan to integrate the next generation of the Kosasa family. With our expertise, we will mentor them to carry on our work in philanthropy.

Paw Prints: Mahalo to Susan, Tom, Paul, Gloria and Mi for their support of and dedication to O‘ahu’s animals in need.

Tuxes & Tails 2023: Jurassic Bark

We had a roarin’ good time at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort with our Tuxes & Tails Gala – Jurassic Bark. This year and with your support, we raised more than $1.2 million dollars for animals in need.

Our exciting live auction packages included tickets to Taylor Swift’s sold-out Eras concert in Los Angeles, an LA Dodger package, and exclusive dinners with Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Governor Josh Green.

Scan the QR code to watch highlights from that night.

Presenting Sponsor

Jim & Lynn Lally

The Velocirapurrs

TUXES & TAILS2023

ALTRES | Bob & Frances Bean | Bob & Kelly Armstrong | Charlie Bean

Fifth Avenue Club | Ginny Tiu – In Loving Memory of William & Patricia Tiu

Governor Ben & Vicky Cayetano | Imagine If, LLC

Lynn & Bruce Gibson Family Foundation | Mr. Bubbles Kosasa

The Triceracats

Alan & Sylvia Ho | Allied Builders Systems | Central Pacific Bank | First Hawaiian Bank

Graham Burns & Erika Sox | Jan Bellinger | Mark Webb & Martin Rabbett

Melissa Pavlicek & Stephen Teves + Ginny Tiu | Stanford & Kathy Carr

Susan Kosasa + Mark & Carol Ann Solien | The Irene Dopkowski Trust | Veterinary Solutions, Inc

The Barkiosaurus

Andrew Meade - Merrill Lynch | Atlas Insurance Agency, Inc | Bank of Hawaii

Bernard Bays + Hunt Development Group | City Mill Company, LTD | Dr. Nate Lam + Dr. Carrie White

Dr. Whitney & Mrs. Harvalee Limm | Einstein’s Angels | EY + Larry & Patricia Rodriguez

Ginny’s Angels | Hartung Brothers Hawaii + L&L Hawaiian Barbecue | Hawaii Pacific Health

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc | Honda Windward | John & Christina Doty + Jeff & Karen Deer

Laurie Foster – In Memory of Mary Foster Weyand | Lifeline Fire & Security

Margery Bronster & Kenneth Robbins | Marvin & Sandy Fong + Ivan & Becky Tamanaha

Nick & Koren Dreher + Rick Zwern & Karen Huff man | Pacific Asia Design Group + The Wilhelm Group

Pet Hospitals of Hawaii | Rainee Barkhorn Charitable Foundation + Jack & May Tyrrell

Recovery Law Center | Rikki & Rachel Hartley | Steve & Marilyn Katzman | Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital

Floral Sponsors: Jodi Lam & Tim Takaezu | Saint Louis School | HEI Charitable Foundation

Entertainment Sponsor: ProService Hawaii

Hosted Bar Sponsors: R.M. Towill Corporation | UHA Health Insurance

Volunteer Meal Sponsor: Bob & Kelly Armstrong

Junior Development Council Gala

Speaking of a “paw-ty,” the Hawaiian Humane Society Junior Development Council also hosted their junior gala in February at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach to raise funds in support of Hawaiian Humane. "With our creativity and commitment, we strive to capture the attention of our peers to educate them about the importance of animal care and giving back to our community," says Stacy Lieu, President of the Junior Development Council. This enterprising volunteer group of teens had a ball and raised more than $75,000!

Pets in Paradise 2024

Our annual calendar contest, Pets in Paradise, wrapped up in June. We can’t wait to see your furry friends in our 2024 edition dropping this fall. A huge mahalo to our incredible sponsors:

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, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Save the Date for PetWalk 2023

PetWalk is Hawaiian Humane Society’s signature annual fundraiser that raises critical funds for our organization and the animals we serve. Gather all your furry and feathered friends and celebrate the occasion while supporting over 30 programs and services. Keep an eye out on our social media and website for more information.

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!

Where: Kapi‘olani Park

When: October 28, 2023

Pet Kokua in the Community -

The Pet Kōkua by Hawaiian Humane Outreach team kept busy this past spring, having moved our Pet Food Bank serving the West O‘ahu community from its temporary home at Child & Family Service to Hawaiian Humane’s Kosasa Family Campus in May, and participating in the following events and outings to serve our community:

Joy Ambassador Visits to O‘ahu Colleges for Final Exam Week: April 27 – May 4

Joy Ambassador visits through Hawaiian Humane’s Pet Visitation Program have a significant impact on students and staff alike. The proven benefits from these visits include reduced anxiety, relief from loneliness and enhanced well-being - relief that is critical during the stress of final exam week. Our Joy Ambassador volunteer teams visited staff and students at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu Community College and Windward Community College this past spring. The Pet Kōkua team would like to thank Savani Aupiu, Graduate Assistant at UHM's Student-Athlete Academic Services; Honolulu Community College students, especially Nalea and her team at the Student Life & Development office; Christy Lawes, Access Services Manager at Windward Community College's Library; and last but not least, our dedicated Joy Ambassadors.

Free Pet Microchip & Vaccine Clinic at Keahumoa

Place in ‘Ewa Beach: May 27

This event provided a vital service to pets and people in West O‘ahu by offering free microchip and vaccination services to 60 pets. This event was made possible by Tani Kalahiki, Social Service Coordinator at Keahumoa Place, ‘Ewa Beach and dedicated O'ahu veterinary staff from private pet hospitals and clinics.

Pet Expo: May 6 - 7

The Hawai‘i Veterinary Medical Association’s (HVMA) annual Pet Expo returned in-person to the Neil S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall after a four-year hiatus. Hawaiian Humane staff and volunteers hosted a fun photo opportunity and educational booth where guests could answer trivia questions on animal welfare for a chance to win prizes. More than 150 pet ID tags were customized and distributed on-site as a free resource for pet owners to mitigate lost pets ending up in the shelter. Mahalo to HVMA for hosting us!

Aloha Pet & Family Fair: June 3-4

The Aloha Pet & Family Fair returned to Ward Village’s East Village Shops, offering pet-friendly activities, demonstrations, giveaways, crafts and more for the whole family. Hawaiian Humane’s Veterinary Services and Pet Kōkua Outreach teams offered free pet microchipping for those that registered in advance, resulting in 70 pets being microchipped. Mahalo to the Windward Community College Veterinary Technician program for volunteering to support the event!

GIFTS OF LOVE

We gratefully acknowledge donors who have given $500 or more fr om February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023.

Helen Kina‘u Wilder

Legacy Society

Dr. Norman & Kazue Ueda

Elizabeth Flora Deinert Trust

Elma F. Taylor Fund

Frank F. & Katharine L. Woodford

Trust

Jack & Marie Lord Fund

Madelyn Ross Fund

Mary & Paul Wagner

Charitable Fund

Susan Mahn Fund

Thomas & Katherine Keller

Trust Fund

Grants

Central Pacific Bank

Ellen M. Koenig Memorial Fund

Elsie Mitsue Inouye Fund

Petco Love

State of Hawaii

Wilfred Shigeru "Byrd" Inouye

Designated Fund

Pack Leaders

$10,000 +

Bob & Kelly Armstrong

Bob & Frances Bean

Jan C. Bellinger

Governor Ben & Vicky Cayetano

Bill Chee

John & Sue Dean

Malindi Fickle & Jason Brand

Elizabeth Rice Grossman

Mike & Sandra Hartley

Marilyn & Steve Katzman

Thomas & Mi Kosasa

Jim & Lynn Lally

Alan Ho & Sylvia Liang-Ho

Dr. Whitney & Mrs. Harvalee Limm

David & Kellyn Okabe

Melissa Pavlicek & Stephen Teves

Lawrence & Patricia Rodriguez

John & Taeko Skinner

Morrie Stoebner

Ginny Tiu

ALTRES & Simplicity HR

Atlas Insurance Agency, Ltd.

Bank of Hawaii Foundation

City Mill Company, Ltd. / Chung Kun Ai Foundation

Emmett R. Quady Foundation

First Hawaiian Bank

Hawaii Pacific Health

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Irene Harriet Dopkowski

Revocable Living Trust

Lifeline Fire & Security, Inc.

Rainee Barkhorn Charitable

Foundation/ Jack & May Tyrrell

Recovery Law Center

Stanford Carr Development

Veterinary Solutions, Inc.

Animal Champions

$5,000 +

Daniel Arita

Albert & Dolores Bediones

Graham Burns & Erika Sox

Jeffrey & Karen Deer

John & Christina Doty

Nick & Koren Dreher

Sandy Fong

Susan M. Kosasa

Jodi Lam & Timothy Takaezu

Nathaniel K. Lam, D.V.M., D.A.C.V.S.

Cindy Lundy

Ann Matsunami & Edward Morris

Andrew & Kerri Meade

Carol Ann & Mark Solien

Rebecca & Ivan Tamanaha

Ronald & Judy Yamamoto

Rick Zwern & Karen Huffman

Central Pacific Bank

First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.

Hawaiian Electric Industries

Charitable Foundation

L&L Hawaiian BBQ

R.M. Towill Corporation

Saint Louis School

The Wilhelm Group

Animal Heroes

$2,500 +

Dr. Eric & Lori Ako

Prince Vittorio & Princess Dialta

Alliata di Montereale

Tim & Jeanne' Brauer

Linda Chow & Julie Padron

Brandt G. Farias

Marvin & Sandra Fong

Gary & Jennifer Herald

Helen A. Josie Josypenko

Patsy K. Kalawaia

Rebecca Ward

AmazonSmile Foundation

Honodel USA Inc.

Hunt Development Group, LP

Surf Line Hawaii

Best Friends

$1,000 +

Gene & Susan Armacost

Diane Chen

William Coleman & Chris Frendreis

Teresa Dawson

Michael & Anne DeLuca

Peter G. Drewliner

Frank, Sandi & Alex Hino

Jeffrey & Kathleen Hutter

Louise & Michael Ing

Deborah & Robert Isler

Robert & Barbara Janoski

Kathleen Kagawa

Marjorie Kashiwada

Marcus Kaya

Patrick V. Kirch

Amy T. Kwock

Kevin Lui

Jason Mai

Reiko & Milton Matsuda

Klaus Manderscheid & Amy Meng

Daren Metropoulos

Bruce & Cyndee Mirante

Michael & Mona Miyamura

Bruce & Joy Morimoto

Grant Nakashima

Marjorie S. Norstrom

William & Hope Oliver

Sandra & Roy Pfund

James & Cherye Pierce

Steven Prieto & Richard Kennedy

Martin Rabbett & Mark Webb

Iain & Linda Ross

Richard Sakoda

Susan H. Shishido

Antonio K. Tan, M.D. & Elisea N. Singson, M.D.

Susan Smith

Jennifer Song

Michele S. St. John

Carol & Herbert Takahashi

Rod & Fumiyo Tanaka

Kobey Williams

Glenn & Kathleen Yoshinaga

Diamond Head Seafood Wholesale, Inc.

Locations Foundation

Devoted Companions

$500 +

Shauna Alam

Dale K. Bordner

Gina Bosco

Kathy Bow

William H. Q. Bow

Rick & Jerilyn Broadfoot

Audrey Buyrn

Cydonie Cabael & Roman Apana

Jeff & Kimberly Case

Lucille Chang-Sardinha

Burt & Carolyn Chinen

Steven Choy

Erin Claggett

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Colon

Krista Davidson

Carey Deer

John & Teri Fritz

Ross Fujii

Fumio Fuse

Norman & Lee Gantz

Sam Goin

Dede & Barron Guss

Ronald Heim

Glenn & Sonia Hirata

Stephanie Hong

Lynn M. Inafuku

Joseph Incaprera

Chuck & Skipper Jones

Joan F. Kaneshiro

Susan & Paul King

Alan Kobayashi

Marlene T. Kurihara

Kelvin & Joni Kurisu

Ka Mei Lam

Betty B. Long

Dennis K. Matsuura

Joanna & Esau Milo

Scott & Cindy Miyake

Amy S.K. Miyamoto

Senator Norman & Harriet Mizuguchi

Rebecca L. Nadler

Dennis & Susan Nakaishi

David R. Nichols

Claudia L. Nihei

Amanda Norstrand

Steven & Dagmar Oato

Martin Rabbett & Mark Webb

Brian Sanchez

James & Linda Stragand

Jane Sugimura

Brian & Nancy Tamashiro

Jennifer Taylor & Paul White

Machiko & Kenneth Uyehara

John S. Washburn

Craig Wo

Danny & Lorrie Wong

Elizabeth A. Zeone

Ben Bridge Jewelers

KMH LLP

PetCareNow, Inc.

Royal Contracting Co., Ltd.

Did you know?

We are honored to partner with Hawai‘i Cat Cafe, Pounce Hawai‘i and select O‘ahu Petco locations who feature adoptable pets from Hawaiian Humane Society.

TRIBUTE GIFTS

We gratefully acknowledge donors who have given $100 or more in tribute from February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023.

In Honor of People

Ayako Yamada

Ken Kunio Inouye

Chris DeBone

Donald & Carol Johnston

Dana Matsumoto

Island Insurance Foundation

Dede Guss

Glenn & Debra Weinberg

Brigida Yanos-Torres

Doji

Aya Sato

Donna Marcus

Kealani B. Labrie

Dos White

Mimi A. Charette

Dr. Lissa Kam & Staff at Ohana

Veterinary Hospital

Elaine K. Kam

Dr. Margaret Meng

Nick & Koren Dreher

Susan M. Kosasa

Dr. Thomas Kosasa

Ginny Tiu

Emma Ligtenberg

Chris & RJ Ligtenberg

Gina Bosco

Tracy Landauer

Ginny Tiu

Mona M. Chang Vierra

Richard Smith & David Griggs

Gretchen Carhartt Valade

Deborah Chin

Heise Ho

Jiamin Wu

Ilia R. Littrell

Deborah Brown

Jack & Karen Riley

Terry H. Kobayashi

Kimi Takazawa

Jean-Michel Gabet

Katherine Gabet

Linda Colburn & Kelly Walsh

Samuel & Lily Domingo

Marissa Machida & Robby Field

Caron N. Ikeda

Mary Foster Weyand

Laurie S. Foster

Mr. Guy Lovell

Robert Rogers

Rita Cassella

Gerry McConnell

Ryodoji

Midori Munezuka

Sage Maurer

The Maurer-Gregory Charitable Account Fund

Susan Kosasa & the ABC Family

Dr. Werner & Katherine Grebe

Vicky Cayetano

Gemie & Ken Arakawa

Ronald Chandler & Kenneth Cayetano

Mona M. Chang Vierra

Zale Hisashima

Norine Hisashima

In Honor of Pets

"Kenny" Samson Cadelinra

Abigail A. Claveria

Apple

Faye F. Mar

Baby Chan & Bu Lin

Emily Stanford

Leave a Legacy

When you make a gift to Hawaiian Humane through your estate plans, you help ensure that we’ll be here – committed to the welfare of animals in Hawaii –for many years to come.

For more information about making the Hawaiian Humane Society a part of your legacy, call 808-356-2252 or email Giving@HawaiianHumane.org.

Chase

Wallace & Carolyn Towata

Chugu

Sherrilyn K. Shephard

Coco

Cheryl S. Purdie

Daisy & Bella

Kyle & Kimery Ushijima

Duke

James & Jeri Leong

Frankie

Larry Upchurch

Franklin & Winston

Nancy J. Whitcomb

Fred

Richard & Nani Gowans

Jack

Pamela K. Figueiroa

Judee Koanani

Ed Furuike

Kuma

Marvin & Audrey Awaya

Le'ahi

Peter C. Ahlo, Jr.

Leila

Carolyn F. Tanaka

Lucy, Roo & Nala

Christie & Joseph Yee

Miel

Carol A. Takaki

Morris & Sophia

Nicole Foster

Nami

Ian Gilliland

Olliekat

Sandra A. Loo

Polu

Iris & Mitsuo Takayama

Tayte Kalani

Wendy Hamilton

Oracle

TN Daisy & Molly

Kenneth & Elaine Ockermann

In Memory of People

Alyssa Yamamoto

G. & L. Yamamoto

Kim & Royce Yamane

Andrea Anderson

Lilinoe Watanabe

Ann Russell

Leslie Ching Allen

Myra J.K. Kau

Gay Yamagiwa

Audrey Hallochak

Laura Willcox

Bernice Masuda

Janice & Richard Horylev

Carole Bojan-Miller

Faith Milnes

Chieko Katamoto

Peggy & Kevin Katamoto

Diane Nishita

Carol S. Nishita

Doreen A. Lung

The Family of Mrs. Lung

Dr. Patsy M. Izumo

Mona M. Chang Vierra

Faith Ito

First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

Gerald Oshiro

Sandra S. Nakagawa-Saito

Gordon Yabui

Bryant K. Yabui

Hiroshi Furutomo

Mark H. Furutomo

James Lloy

Darlene D. Hull

John Manning

Donna L. Manning

Joycelyn H.S. Leong

Lisa Kimura

Juliet Ueda

Holly M. Santoki

Kay T.S. Watanabe

Lynn R. W. Dagli

Kelani & Paris Yatomi

Patricia N. Hisamoto

Luisa G. Duffles

Nick & Koren Dreher

Marichu Scott & Anneliese Chun

Iris V. Stepanic

Martha H. Ohtani

Richard Okamoto

Scott Okamoto

John Shiro

Harriet Tucker

Cheryle Yoshida

Linda Yoshida

Marty Eagle

Eleanor Fahrenwald

Millie Rose Ahloy

James K. Ahloy

Musashi Hino

Theresa & Layne Luke

Pamela Burns

Bruce & Brenda Asato

Edward S. Kamei

Winston D. Myers, Jr.

Paul Coffman, III

Lynne Barker

George C. Kumpis

Peter Brown & his Hawaiian Humane Society pets

Antoinette G. Brown

Rene Garvin

Laurie M. Foster

Robert W. Purdie, Jr.

Cheryl S. Purdie

Robin Mui Kwai Yee

Ilan Bernstein

Reynold Hong

Barbara Krieg

Michael Sunouchi

Lori M. Takara

Ryder Onopa, MD

Janet & Robert Onopa

Sandy Gottesman

Doreen M. Hidaka

Jon & Ellen Polokoff

John & Sharon Woodbury

Stephanie L. Saito

Steven S. Saito

Susan Ross Andrade

Anne Cunningham

Suzanne Y. Murakami

Robert & Karen Morneau

Theodore "Teddy" Iwao Suemori

Randall & Sadie Takehara

Theodore E. Garduque

Mabel A. Garduque

Ursula Yee

Gail S. Lindsey

In Memory of Pets

Alfie Caswell

James & Iris Caswell

Thyra A. Caswell

Paulette & Jonathan Doane

Ano

Helen Y. Pierce

Aubry

Amy E. Gehlke

Ballou

Catherine E. Grant

Bandit

Corinne T. Miyashiro

Bandit Shiroma

Frank M. Shiroma

Beaches el Gato

Gina Baurile

Beaux Myers

Gail Myers

Biscuit

Kathleen & Russell Miyake

Bruiser & Baileyboo

Sandra T. Yuen

Carly, Cobey & Chelcy

Mark & Cynthia Coronel

Charis

Jennifer Lo

Charlie, Jack & Gus

Wilfred & Jewel Kawano

Charlotte Fu

Jennifer Fu

Chaz

Charlaine T. Higashi

Chibi & Yukii

Wallace & Carolyn Towata

Coco

Mariko & Koyo Sawada

Cookie

Gregory & Monette Gilding

Dede

James & Renee Evans

Doodle Edmondson

Marjorie & John Turner

Dru Chang

James & Kimlynne Slagel

Duchess, Bandit & Bear

James & May Kobashigawa

Edgy

June Kaetsu

Einstein Izumo

Mona M. Chang Vierra

El Gato Helgeson

Angela Helgeson

Fudge D. Hodge

Lauren Hodge

Gabriel

Allen & Tammy Perry

Giovanni & Marco

Charles Miller & Stephanie Marshall

Grace Yasuda

Neal & Marian Yasuda

Hana Evans

Mary Dillon

Henry Runk

Janis Nishikawa & Richard Hanson

Hoku

Christie & Joseph Yee

Hoku & Tinker

Pauline Leigh

Jiro-Kun, Hana-chan & Ebi-chan

Shigeru & Kumiko Kaminaka

Joey Arabella

Caralyn & Michael Merrill

Kasper, Mrysya & Jerry

Pavel Kosyak

Katrina

Carlos A. Omphroy

Kea & Jigs

Chris & Win Kitaoka

Keith

Patricia & Vincent Iwahashi

Congratulations Teens4Animals Council Class of 2023!

On May 7, our Education program hosted the graduation for the Teens4Animals Council Class of 2023 at our Kosasa Family Campus at Ho‘opili. This year’s graduating class served an astonishing 604 volunteer hours and they were also the single largest fundraising team for the 2022 PetWalk, raising more than $14,000 for last year’s event.

You may have seen these dedicated teams volunteering their time to support events throughout the year, including PetWalk, Santa Paws, Tuxes and Tails, Pet Kōkua outreach clinics, and education booths at community events. We cannot wait to see what this remarkable group of young animal welfare champions will accomplish next! We know with their stewardship in the community, the future is bright.

Kekela, Aka & Ele

Linda S. Ahue

Kela & Butch

Roy & Andre Yee

Kimba & Jiro

Keith Fujii

Kitty

James & May Kobashigawa

Kiyo

Wendell & Janice Oumaye

Koa Zwern

Kristine Huffman

Kono

Chris Lowe

Kuau, Koko, Kala & Tabby

Henry Dela Cruz &

Ursula Olds-Dela Cruz

Kuro

James & Yoshie Fromm

Lady Rodriguez

Nick & Koren Dreher

Mary Ann H. Fernandes

Garrett & Terri Fujii

Ginny Tiu

Lexie Kam

Elaine K. Kam

Lola

Norman F. Ho

Maggie

Lonna & John Sherwin

Max

Delna & Jon Kinoshita

Max 3

John W. Mount

Melodie

Suellen Agostinelli

Mochi Tiu

Lawrence & Patricia Rodriguez

Andrew Schumacher & Dr. Kristin Moore

Molly Chun

Governor Ben & Vicky Cayetano

Momo Okabe

Governor Ben & Vicky Cayetano

Nick & Koren Dreher

Lawrence & Patricia Rodriguez

Ginny Tiu

Nike

Glen & Linell Goya

Nikki, Petey, Kasey & Kimmie

Allan & Hilda Kitagawa

Ollie Schumacher

Ginny Tiu

Pico

Michael & Hie Feighny

Ponce Family pets

Gilbert Ponce

Porsche Fernandes

Mary Ann H. Fernandes

Christine S. Miyasaki

Lawrence & Patricia Rodriguez

Pumpkin

Lanette K. Yoshioka

Remington Suzuki

Brian & Carolyn Suzuki

Rocky

Trisha Shimabuku-Fish

Rosco

Stephen Cowland

Rosie

Marcus A. Bembenista

Rufus Nohara

June S. Kuramoto

Sherlock

Robert Richmond

Simba

Rianna & Sherrill Williams

Sina

Jacqueline & Joseph Sanchez

Sir Tigglington (Tiggy)

Jeannie K. Fujikawa

Smokey & Sachi

Candace A. Konjevic

Sneakers

Kathy Fay

Snoopie

Colleen F. Goto-Ono

Spot, Stormy & Monday

Larry Upchurch

Sunni

Kimberly Smith

Sy

Henry & Judyann Matsuoka

Teddy Recktenwald

Governor Ben & Vicky Cayetano

Teiti

Betty M. Pedro

Tiberius Augustus

Lisa H. Uyesato

Tita

Serena Stefanic-Phillip & Solomon Phillip

Trinity

Sarah Oesterling

Tux

Michael Davis

Tyke Kakuda

Glenn & Gail Kakuda

Yogi

John & Deanna Aoki

Yumi

Evangeline Fujita

We make every effort to ensure that our information is accurate. If you have any questions, please contact Giving@HawaiianHumane.org.