HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaiian Humane Society has waived dog adoption fees through Sunday as shelters across the state reach critical capacity. The nonprofit is currently caring for over 950 animals, some of which are housed in temporary crates unsuitable for their long-term wellbeing.
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Anna Neubauer, president and CEO of Hawaiian Humane Society, emphasized the need for community support, stating, "Every dog in our care deserves more than emergency overflow housing, and right now we need our community’s help to change that."
As part of the Flash Adoption Special, adoption fees will be waived at the following locations: Mo’ili’ili Campus (2700 Waiʻalae Avenue), the Kosasa Family Campus at Ho’opili (91-1945 Fort Weaver Road), and an offsite event at PetSmart Mililani (95-660 Lanikuhana Ave, Mililani) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The two official campuses are open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Hawaiian Humane Society reported that the influx of animals is outpacing adoptions. During the Empty the Shelters event from May 1 to May 17, 330 animals were adopted, but since its conclusion, 925 strays have been taken in, with this trend continuing.
Neubauer urged the community to participate this weekend, saying, "We are asking Oʻahu to show up this weekend, and we will be ready when you do."
In addition to adoption, the Hawaiian Humane Society offers ways for the public to help. The Couch Crashers program allows community members to temporarily foster dogs for one to two weeks, providing these animals with a break from the kennel while helping staff assess how they behave in a home environment. Moreover, donations of clean, gently used large towels and blankets for shelter pets are welcomed. For more information on adoption, fostering, or donating, individuals can visit the organization's website.