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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Island Humane Society is readying plans for its annual Howl’ween events slated for Saturday, October 26 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Shops at Mauna Lani and on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at PETCO Hilo. 2019 Howl’ween Dog Walk at The Shops at Mauna […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Island Humane Society offers $25 pet adoptions at Keaau Shelter on Saturday, October 12 Keaau, Hawaii October 3, 2019 — After successfully placing over 23,000 pets in homes, BISSELL Pet Foundation is back to Empty the Shelters at the Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Keaau Shelter. On Saturday, October 12, adopters will have […]

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With the lull in lava activity, the Hawaii Island Humane Society is reducing the Lava Request Hotline (808-498-9475) hours to 8 a.m. to 12 noon from Monday through Friday. Should lava activity cease, the Lava Request Hotline will close down operations on Friday, September 14.

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The Hawaii Island Humane Society has received a $5,000.00 disaster grant from the Petfinder Foundation. The Petfinder Foundation disaster grant program is used to assist Petfinder members during hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods, earthquakes and other events that can devastate animal shelters and rescue groups. The disaster grants provide help when a natural or man-made disaster […]

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A community meeting was convened this past Saturday by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Hawaii Island Humane Society (HIHS) to discuss initiating an independent assessment of the areas affected by the eruption and ways to improve communication among the various parties including residents, rescue organizations and government entities.

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As Puna residents continue to make contingency plans for their animals and pets, Hawaii Island Humane Society is seeking the community’s help to donate items to care for the evacuated pets. Donation Wish List for HIHS Keaau Shelter: Donations graciously accepted. Items can be dropped off at any of the three Hawaii Island Humane Society […]

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HIHS encourages all pet owners to be safe and prepared. If you are advised to evacuate, please consider your pet’s safety. Do not leave animals behind. The HIHS Keaau Shelter does not board animals. Do not drop off animals here. Pahoa Community Center and Keaau Senior Center are pet friendly shelters. The dogs and cats […]

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All dogs and their people are invited to the Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Central Bark Dog Park Grand Opening slated for Saturday, April 28. Festivities begin at 10 am with the untying of a maile lei with refreshments served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A DJ will be on hand to provide a festive […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are investigating an attempted theft early Friday morning (February 24) at the Kona Humane Society. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday, a pair of individuals broke open a gate securing the kennel area of the Kona Humane Society and removed a 1-year-old American Stratfordshire Terrier named “Cholo.” When employees arrived in the morning, […]

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On Saturday, November 26, 2011, High Fire Hawaii, the art gallery & studio at 114 Kamehameha Avenue on Hilo’s Bayfront, is having a one-day sale on its gallery prints, paintings, jewelry and ceramics, and all sales will benefit the Hawaii Island Humane Society.

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The Hawaii Island Humane Society Halloween Pet Walk paraded around Queen Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo Saturday (Oct 29) and Kona on Sunday.

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MEDIA RELEASE Scheduled for Friday, May 14, the Hawaii Island Humane Society’s gala affair returns to the elegant Four Seasons Hualalai Resort and will begin at 6 p.m. A silent and live auction, Four Seasons-style buffet dinner, live entertainment and dancing are all part of the festive evening. Tickets, $100 per person or $1,500 for […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Got stuff? Want stuff? Either way, mark your calendar for 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 20 for the Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Yard Sale in Waimea at the shelter’s Bark Park. Donations are being accepted so it’s an excellent time for some early spring cleaning. And for bargain hunters, we can guarantee some excellent […]

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For many children Christmas morning is all squeals and delights as they tear in to packages beneath the tree. For a puppy or kitten that may be amidst the chaos, it can be traumatic. That is why Hawaii Island Humane Society is recommending parents purchase “Pick-your-own-Pet” Holiday Gift Certificates from HIHS instead.

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