19-04-2025
Hawaiian Humane Society cares for dog seen in social media abuse video
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The dog who was seen captured on video being swung around by a woman is now being cared for by the Hawaiian Humane Society.
Hawaiian Humane Society President and CEO Anna Neubauer confirmed in a statement that Zuko is safe and is in good spirits.
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HHS Field Service officers cited the woman with second-degree animal cruelty and brought Zuko back to the Hawaiian Humane Society's Mōʻiliʻili Campus for further medical evaluation.
Officials urge the public to report animal cruelty and abuse to authorities as soon as possible, as posting video on social media before a report is made could jeopardize the case.
'And what I want to stress, you know, is if you see something, say something immediately and try not to think 'Oh, let me post this on social media first,'' said Brandy Shimabukuro, HHS Communications Manager.'So if you see an animal emergency, please call it into the authorities so that investigations can happen very quickly and we can seek justice for these animals who certainly don't deserve the treatment that they've had to endure,' Shimabukuro added.
The Humane Society is pushing for the passage of HB698, which would increase penalties for animal abuse.
The Hawaiian Humane Society remains committed to ensuring the welfare of all animals on Oʻahu. We will continue to work diligently with HPD and the community to investigate reports of animal cruelty and to hold offenders accountable.
Anna Neubauer, Hawaiian Humane Society President and CEO
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Witnesses of animal abuse are urged to call 911 or Hawaiian Humane's dispatch line at (808) 356-2250.
Reports can also be made on Hawaiian Humane's website.
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