Hawaiian Humane Society
Newsletter People for animals. Animals for people.
September – November 2015
Building a better shelter for animals A transformation that will significantly improve the lives of Hawaii’s animals is underway. With a new 55-year lease granted by the City & County of Honolulu, the Hawaiian Humane Society’s future in Moiliili is secure and construction on our redesigned campus recently began. The project to improve the health and welfare of animals includes an updated veterinary clinic and admissions center and new adoption pavilions for cats and dogs. “These improvements will have a significant impact on both animal and human experiences at our busy Moiliili campus,” says Pamela Burns, President & CEO. The project design is the culmination of input from animal sheltering and design experts from across the nation and was guided by what animals see, smell and feel in order to reduce stress, encourage more natural behaviors and ultimately result in more positive outcomes. The goal is
From left: Pamela Burns, Lawrence D. Rodriguez, Robert R. Bean, Ginny Tiu, Pamela S. Jones, Armand Cote, Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, Jeffrey Omo, Sharon Thom and Rick Zwern.
to create comfortable environments that address an animal’s behavioral, psychological and socialization needs.
The new veterinary clinic will expand the existing 160-square foot surgery suite to more than 1,000 square feet, increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness. The Humane Society’s surgery room was originally These dog designed to accommodate runs are the 1,000 sterilizations annually. original kennels Currently, veterinarians built in 1942 and will be redesigned perform more than 8,000 to encourage positive sterilizations a year in a room behaviors and that’s about the size of a walk-in increase happiness. closet. The design of the admissions center incorporates peaceful areas for animals to relax and adjust to a new environment, reducing stress and illness. The admissions center also includes an exam room so that health evaluations can be performed upon
arrival. Cats arriving for sterilization surgery will have their own dedicated space designed to meet their specific needs. New indoor-outdoor adoption areas are designed to enable dogs to socialize while providing private spaces for rest. The improved layout will make sanitation more efficient, allowing staff more time to interact with the animals. Cats awaiting adoption will enjoy expanded housing areas with three-story accommodations and vertical spaces for climbing and exploring. The Humane Society’s doors will remain open throughout the construction. “We anticipate all programs and services to remain fully operational during this time, so please continue to visit us,” says Burns. For more information, visit HawaiianHumane.org.