Posted on 3:05 am, Friday, November 1, 2013. Tags: humane society, inga gibson, pet deposit
MEDIA RELEASE Effective Nov. 1, property owners and tenants will be able to negotiate their contracts to allow a household pet to reside on the premises. This provision will allow more Hawaii residents to adopt companion animals and bring them into their homes, and also decrease the number of pets surrendered to shelters in the […]
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Posted on 10:19 pm, Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Tags: abercrombie, animal protection, humane society
MEDIA RELEASE At the Hawaiian Humane Society today, Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed six bills related to protecting animals. “These measures will rightfully hold those who abuse pets accountable for their actions,†Gov. Abercrombie said. “They will also provide those who care for pets more opportunities.†The bills will strengthen animal cruelty laws, help residents find […]
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Posted on 12:05 am, Saturday, August 25, 2012. Tags: axis deer, humane society, inga gibson, maui, mouflon sheep
MEDIA RELEASE In the wake of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s ongoing investigation into the illegal deer smuggling on to the Big Island and transport of mouflon sheep to Maui – both to provide living targets for hunters – The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust urge Hawaii […]
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Posted on 11:39 pm, Saturday, September 17, 2011. Tags: brady bergin, humane society, kona nightingale, peaceful valley donkey rescue, waikoloa
Dozens of nightingales take flight for new life at Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue sanctuary in California
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Posted on 1:43 am, Friday, May 27, 2011. Tags: dog, donna whitaker, humane society, saddle road
Humane Society veterinarian continuing to work toward gaining dog’s trust
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Posted on 11:20 pm, Thursday, May 19, 2011. Tags: dog, humane society, saddle road
Wandering dog has been creating dangerous situations on cross-island highway. Rescue plan in place by HIHS vet. Public urged to not spook dog by trying to catch it.
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Posted on 10:47 pm, Saturday, April 2, 2011. Tags: daniel akaka, humane society, humane society legislative fund
MEDIA RELEASE On behalf of its more than 50,000 supporters in Hawaii, The Humane Society of the United States, together with its affiliate, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, has presented an award to U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii for his leadership on animal protection legislation in 2010. Akaka received a Legislative Leader award last week […]
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Posted on 5:56 pm, Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Tags: bark in the park, humane society, keaau
MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Keaau shelter has food, fun, and activities planned for a Community Day at the Bark Park 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Join HIHS for a blessing of the new East Hawaii Bark Park at 11 a.m., followed by free shelter tours. Sheer Magic Pet Salon will be on […]
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Posted on 4:39 am, Saturday, May 1, 2010. Tags: humane society, kona
Save the date for Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 14th annual Tropical Paws benefit event scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2010. The gala affair returns to the elegant Four Seasons Hualalai Resort and will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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Posted on 9:53 am, Friday, February 19, 2010. Tags: humane society
The Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Yard Sale is tomorrow, Saturday, February 20 from 8 a.m. to noon in Waimea at the shelter’s Bark Park. HIHS Waimea shelter is on the Kona-side of the Waimea-Kohala Airport on Mamalahoa Highway. All proceeds will benefit the many programs operated by the Hawaii Island Humane Society including community education […]
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Posted on 4:28 am, Sunday, October 4, 2009. Tags: hihs, humane society, kona, pets
The Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Annual Halloween Pet Walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 in Historic Kailua Village with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event encourages pet owners to walk from Hale Halewai to Kailua Pier and back and then enjoy contests and prizes. The three walkers who raise the most pledge money […]
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Posted on 12:00 am, Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Tags: ginger towle, humane society, inga gibson
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Posted on 1:57 am, Thursday, March 5, 2009. Tags: humane society, neuter, spay
MEDIA RELEASE Spay Day USA was Feb. 24, and in true island-time recognition of the national event, the Hawaii Island Humane Society is offering 16 free spays or neuters at the Kona and at the Keaau shelters during March. Those interested can sign up before March 23 at the three Hawaii Island Humane Society shelters […]
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Posted on 11:56 am, Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Tags: fireworks, humane society, pets
Protect your pets … from distress that can be caused by the noise and commotion of fireworks during the New Year’s celebrations.
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