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Pets are Family, Too!
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s Pets in Housing program works to increase the number of residences that allow pets. We work with landlords and tenants, home owners and associations, property and resident managers, realtors, as well as people who love animals and people who don’t. Workable solutions can be achieved for the benefit of all. More than 60 percent of Oahu’s households include pets. Policies that ban animal companions limit the pool of qualified applicants and unnecessarily penalize the majority of pet owners who are responsible. Bans also increase the number of families that have to relinquish pets. Learn how to find a pet-friendly home! Tools For You
Property managers, tenants, landlords, Neighborhood Justice Center representatives, and experts in real estate and condominium association law provided input in the development of the Pets in Housing program and materials. Use these materials as is or as a guide. We will come talk to your Association and can help you custom design pet policies for your building or rental unit.
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For more information, contact us at 356-2217 or email nlukashevsky@hawaiianhumane.org.
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Tenants who own more than one pet are not necessarily a negative! Most companion animals, including dogs and cats, are social animals and having company tends to make for a happier pet, which in turn makes for a better tenant by eliminating behaviors that stem from boredom and isolation
Smaller dogs do not necessarily make better tenants. Large dogs tend to be less prone to barking and can actually be less high strung. The truth is there is a pet to suit every living environment. The most important thing is that the owners are responsible and address the needs of their pets.
Cat declawing is inhumane and is considered a form of amputation because the cut goes below the first digit. Nail clipping, nail capping and scratching post training are all more effective solutions. The key is responsible owners.
Individual temperament, socialization and training determine how the animal behaves. Judgment should always be made on a case-by-case basis and the owner of the animal should be held responsible for the appropriate care and training of their pet.