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3 days ago
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Hawaiian Humane Society unveils Pets in Paradise calendar contest
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiian Humane Society is bringing back a local favorite and pet lovers across the islands are invited to take part in the 2026 edition. Gov. Green to hold ceremony to honor Pride Month The annual 'Pets in Paradise' calendar contest fundraiser gives Hawaii residents a chance to showcase their furry, feathered or scaly companions in the nonprofit's popular calendar, while helping raise funds for animal welfare services statewide. 'This contest is really about celebrating the special connection people have with their pets,' said Anna Neubauer, president and CEO of the Hawaiian Humane Society. 'But even more importantly, every photo entered and every vote cast directly supports animals in need — from lifesaving medical care to helping families stay together during hard times.' Submissions are open from June 1 through June 30. Pet owners can enter by submitting high-quality, landscape-format photos of their pets in one of three categories: Dog, Cat, and Other Animals. The entry fee is $30 per photo, and households can submit as many entries as they a photo is entered, friends and family can vote online for $1 per vote — with all proceeds going toward more than 30 Hawaiian Humane programs, including pet adoption, rescue operations, spay/neuter services and humane education. Top vote-getters in each category will land a coveted spot in the 2026 calendar: Top 5 Dogs Top 5 Cats Top 2 'Other' Animals Even if a pet doesn't win a featured month, there's still a chance to be included in thumbnail galleries throughout the calendar. Calendars are available for pre-order at $25 (plus $5 shipping) and will be mailed out in November. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Photo Guidelines: Landscape format, at least 1280 pixels wide, and 1MB file size minimum No people in the photo (pets only) Multiple pets allowed per image All pets must legally reside in Hawaiʻi To enter, vote or reserve a calendar date, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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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. Hawaiian Humane Society opening opportunities for teens 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 Check out more news from around Hawaii 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-04-2025
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A cute, cuddly pup awaits future ohana at Hawaiian Humane Society
HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you're looking for a four-legged friend who loves to cuddle, two-year-old Echo is the gal for you and she's waiting at Hawaiian Humane Society's Mōʻiliʻili Campus. Echo is a terrier mix and weighs in at 55 pounds. Terrier mix, Kinako, is ready to steal your heart According to the Hawaiian Humane Society, her sweet and loving personality has won the hearts of staff, volunteers and foster families. Echo is an active girl who loves hiking and the beach, but her favorite thing to do is cuddle with her favorite human. Hawaiian Humane officials said she is extremely food-motivated and will learn new skills if a tasty treat is all, Echo is a kind and well-mannered pup who has so much love to give, even to other dogs and strangers. As a recipient of the Hawaiian Humane Society's Reid Krucky Memorial Fund, Echo's adoption fee is waived. Her future family will also receive an adoption starter kit to help her settle into her new home. Check out more news from around Hawaii If you are ready to add Echo to your ohana, pay her a visit at the Mōʻiliʻili Campus daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-03-2025
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Looking for an adventure buddy? Ahi is your dog
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Hawaiian Humane Society staff-favorite is this week's Wags 'N Whiskers featured pet. Looking for an affectionate pup? Visit Cleo at the Hawaiian Humane Society Ahi is a sweet and curious one-year-old, 53-pound shepherd/terrier mix who has been waiting for a loving home since December. If you want a friend who is always up for anything, Ahi is the one for you. Hawaiian Humane officials said he is all about fun and adventure, from playing fetch to exploring new places around the Ahi isn't showcasing his heart full of playful energy and affection, he can be seen snuggling up with his humans. The key to Ahi's heart: treats! Officials said treats help Ahi become a quick learner and motivate him to learn new tricks and skills. Take Ahi home without the fees! As a Reid Krucky Memorial Fund recipient, Ahi's adoption fees will be waived and he will also come with goodies to settle in. Check out more news from around Hawaii Meet Ahi at the Hawaiian Humane Society Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-02-2025
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Adoption fees will be waived at the first ever MINI Paws Big Hearts adoption event
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Humane Society's Manager of Communications, Brandy Shimabukuro, and MINI of Hawaii's Store Manager, Miles Escajeda, joined Wake Up 2Day with details on an upcoming adoption event.'We are thrilled to partner with MINI of Hawaii to turn their Kapolei showroom into a pet paradise! This Saturday, February 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., we're hosting our first ever MINI Paws Big Hearts adoption event in partnership with MINI of Hawaii. Everyone is invited to join us to meet Hawaiian Humane's dogs and cats who will be available for adoption on-site and enjoy some delicious grinds. Plus, the best part? MINI of Hawaii is covering all of the adoption fees, not just at the event, but at both our Mōʻiliʻili and Kosasa Family campuses as well! To learn more about this and other upcoming events, visit Brandy shared an introduction, to an adoptable and loving senior dog, Kona, 'Meet Kona! Kona is a 9-year-old, 28-lb terrier mix who has been waiting for a home since November 2024. Sadly, Kona's previous owner passed away and her remaining family was no longer able to provide for her care. She came into our Mōʻiliʻili Campus having tested positive for heartworm disease, a serious, but preventable illness that is spread by infected mosquitos. She thrived under our Veterinary Services' team's tender, loving care and just finished her round of heartworm treatment and is now ready to live her best life in a loving home!' Hawaiʻi's top 5 most popular flowers for Valentine's 'While this sweet senior girl can be a little shy at first, it doesn't take long for this gentle, affectionate pup's personality to shine. She'll quickly become your constant, loving companion, preferring to cuddle up by your side or tagging along with you to dog-friendly cafes, parks and beaches. This resilient girl has been through a lot in her nine years, and she definitely deserves a loving home to live out her golden years. You can meet Kona at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus daily from 11 am to 6 pm.' Miles hopes that this collaboration through MINI of Hawaii will bring joy to the public. 'MINI of Hawaii is all about bringing joy to our community, and what brings more joy than the unconditional love of a furry family member? Plus, our team members are huge animal lovers. The Hawaiian Humane Society finds loving homes for more than 7,800 animals each year, and MINI of Hawaii wanted to support their work in a meaningful way by sponsoring all of the adoption fees, not just at this event, but also on that day (Saturday, February 15th) at Hawaiian Humane's two campuses as well. Our goal is for every dog and cat at the event to find a loving home on Saturday. We invite everyone to join us, meet Hawaiian Humane's adoptable dogs and cats of all ages, enjoy some ʻono grinds and get to know our friendly, knowledgeable team!' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news For more information, visit MINI Paws Big Hearts Adoption Event : Hawaiian Humane Society. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
