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Current
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Sometimes it's a community issue, sometimes one of national concern. Check this page frequently for topics that are of importance to the welfare of animals. You'll also find our Honolulu Star-Bulletin Pet Ohana columns, published the first and third Fridays of each month.
- Cacao beans can be deadly to a dog, Pet Ohana, May 8, 2008
- Responsible actions reduce dog-bite risk, Honolulu Advertiser, May 4, 2008
- Hyperactive dog needs more exercise, Pet Ohana, May 1, 2008
- Cat repellent keeps curiosity nonlethal, Pet Ohana, April 24
- You can discourage your cat from spraying, Honolulu Advertiser, April 20, 2008
- Clean cat’s litter box twice each day, Pet Ohana, April 17, 2008
- Puppies can learn what’s OK to chew, Pet Ohana, April 10, 2008
- If there's any downside to pet ownership, it's that their lives are too short., Honolulu Advertiser, April 6, 2008
- Be honest with kids about pet’s death, Pet Ohana, April 3
- Flea allergies are a common nuisance, Pet Ohana, March 27, 2008
- Don't blame all dogs for a few bad owners, Honolulu Star-Bulletin (Letter to the Editor), March 23, 2008
- Caregivers help control feral feline population, Honolulu Advertiser, March 23, 2008
- Insurance can help keep pets healthy, Pet Ohana, March 20, 2008
- Humane Society Holds Workshop, Honolulu Advertiser, March 13, 2008
- Buy a honey bunny and support the Humane Society, MyAdvertiser.com, March 13 2008
- City Suspends Reduced Rates For Spay, Neutering Program, KITV, March 13, 2008
- Loud noise will keep kitty off counter, Pet Ohana, March 13, 2008
- Pet foster 'parents' make big difference, Honolulu Advertiser, March 2, 2008
- COCKFIGHTING - PRAISE FOR HANDLING OF LOCAL SMUGGLING CASE, Honolulu Advertiser (Letter to the Editor), February 29, 2009
- Budget for long-term expenses of pet, Pet Ohana, February 28, 2008
- Try to return baby bird to nest, Pet Ohana, February 21, 2008
- Hawaiian Humane Society to offer 'Feline Fix' program , Honolulu Advertiser, February 15, 2008
- Pet requires care while owner travels, Pet Ohana, Feb. 14
- Take steps to correct constant barking, Honolulu Advertiser, January 27, 2008
- Rats are excellent pets for youngsters, Pet Ohana, January 24, 2008
- Don’t dump fish and aquarium casually, Pet Ohana, January 17, 2008
- Cost of caring for a pet can add up, Animal Companion, January 13, 2008
- Brushing the teeth of a cat or dog is needed for pets’ overall health, Pet Ohana, January 10
- Animals are kept as long as possible, Pet Ohana, January 3, 2008
- Help pooch with separation anxiety, Honolulu Advertiser, Dec. 30, 2007
- Pet Safety During the New Year, KGMB, December 28, 2007
- Group helps sick seniors with their pets, Pet Ohana, December 27, 2007
- People Concerned About Animal Cruelty Across The State, KHON, December 21, 2007
- Creative ideas nurture kids’ charitable side, Pet Ohana, December 20, 2007
- Kailua resident urges others to 'adopt-a-class', Honolulu Advertiser, December 19, 2007
- Animals in cages not against law, Honolulu Advertiser (Bureaucracy Buster), December 13, 2007
- Humane Society focuses on isle needs, Pet Ohana, December 13, 2007
- Deck the halls but be mindful of Fido, Pet Ohana, December 6, 2007
- Mice breed early and reproduce quickly, Pet Ohana, November 29, 2007
- Neighbor concerned about chained dog, Pet Ohana, November 23, 2007
- Fido, Fluffy, humans see things differently, Animal Companions, November 18, 2007
- Humane Society seeks help to support education program, Honolulu Advertiser, November 15, 2007
- Adopted pets need time to acclimate, Pet Ohana, November 15, 2007
- 25 counts of animal cruelty against dog breeder dismissed, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, November 11, 2007
- It's Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, Honolulu Advertiser, November 4, 2007
- Classroom’s rabbit needs special care, Pet Ohana, October 25, 2007
- End animal isolation for pup at age 3 months, after last vaccination, Pet Ohana, October 18, 2007
- Free feral cat traps can be hard to find, Pet Ohana, October 11, 2007
- Hawaii's tough on most animal cruelty, Star-Bulletin (Letter to the Editor), September 23, 2007
- Poi dogs need love, too, and there are lots of 'em , Honolulu Advertiser, September 23, 2007
- Leash is bond between master and dog, Pet Ohana, September 20, 2007
- Pure or poi? Find right dog to enjoy, Pet Ohana, September 13, 2007
- Pet-friendly housing, parks needed, Honolulu Advertiser, September 9, 2007
- Pros and cons of the cat-or-dog question, Pet Ohana, September 6, 2007
- Vick Scandal Makes Finding Homes For Pit Bulls More Challenging,KHNL, August 27, 2007
- Start a cat flea-management program, Pet Ohana, August 30, 2007
- Preparing pets for a new baby, Honolulu Advertiser, August 26, 2007
- Neighbor's barking dogs a nuisance, Pet Ohana, August 23, 2007
- Parking Garages May Become Emergency Pet Shelters, KHNL, August 21, 2007
- Hurricane Exposes Pet Shelter Problems, KITV, August 16, 2007
- Hawaii animal shelter is open door, Pet Ohana, August 16, 2007
- State has no dog breed prohibition, but some landlords might restrict, Pet Ohana, Aug. 9, 2007
- Start healthy habit with animal pals at PetWalk, Honolulu Advertiser, July 29, 2007
- Microchips, tags and collars will help lost dogs or cats be returned, Pet Ohana, July 26, 2007
- Laws protecting against dangerous dogs need enforcement, Star-Bulletin (editorial), July 25, 2007
- How to deal with dangerous dogs, Star-Bulletin (Kokua Line), July 22, 2007
- Unleashed dogs restricted from beaches, Pet Ohana, July 19, 2007
- How to choose an exceptional pet-care professional, Honolulu Advertiser, July 15, 2007
- Parent-child teams can help animals, Pet Ohana, July 12, 2007
- Support can help change no-pet policy, Pet Ohana, July 5, 2007
- New laws better protect our animals, Honolulu Advertiser, July 1, 2007
- Leaving kittens in backyard was right, Pet Ohana, June 28, 2007
- Cats take time warming to new home, Pet Ohana, June 21, 2007
- Man or woman's best friend doesn't necessarily go bow-wow,Animal Companion, July 18, 2007
- Take Your Pet to Work Day is June 22,Pet Ohana, June 14
- Keep indoor cat's home interactive, Pet Ohana, June 7, 2007
- Family evacuation plan should include pets, Honolulu Advertiser, June 3, 2007
- Unweaned newborn kittens need care, Pet Ohana, May 24, 2007
- Dog-bite prevention program is for everyone, Honolulu Advertiser, May 20, 2007
- Pack emergency supplies for pets, too, Pet Ohana, May 17, 2007
- Microchips give missing pets better chance of returning home, Honolulu Advertiser, May 6
- Remember that dogs are territorial pets, Pet Ohana, May 10, 2007
- Roosters cannot be taught not to crow, Pet Ohana, May 3, 2007
- Animal-cruelty bill faces impasse, Honolulu Advertiser, April 25, 2007
- Be Kind to Animals Week began in 1915, Pet Ohana, April 26, 2007
- Pets need Neighborhood Watch, too, Honolulu Advertiser, April 22, 2007
- Cat owner needs to find home for pet, Pet Ohana, April 19, 2007
- Guinea pigs make excellent house pets, Pet Ohana, April 12, 2007
- Rabbits are fine domestic companions, Pet Ohana, April 5, 2007
- Teach dogs to be friendly early on, Honolulu Advertiser, April 8, 2007
- Pets a dilemma in rush to deploy, Star-Bulletin, April 2, 2007
- Cockatiel must eat more than birdseed, Pet Ohana, Mar. 29, 2007
- In Hawaii a dog's undercoat is like a human's overcoat: unnecessary, Pet Ohana, Mar 22, 2007
- Man wants neighbor's dog to be quiet, Pet Ohana, Mar. 15, 2007
- Sterilizing cats reduces crowding, extends life, Honolulu Advertiser, Mar. 11, 2007
- Adoption stems euthanization, Pet Ohana, Mar. 1, 2007
- Off-target cat urine could be payback, Pet Ohana, Feb 22, 2007
- Releasing pet fish is harmful, Pet Ohana, Feb 8, 2007
- Take care to avoid toxoplasmosis, Pet Ohana, Jan 25, 2007
- Hawaii Senator Introduces Animal Cruelty Bill, KHNL, Jan 23, 2007
- Do not coddle your canine's shyness, Pet Ohana, Jan 18, 2007
- Man's Best Friend or Vicious Attacker?, KHNL, Jan 2007
- Puppies need socialization after first vaccination, Pet Ohana, Jan 11, 2007
- Dog-bite bill receives key support, Honolulu Advertiser, Jan 10, 2007
- Reasons to spay or neuter pets, Pet Ohana, Jan 4, 2007
- Missing Pet After New Year? Check Humane Society, Jan 3, 2007
- Pets need daily fun with their owner, Pet Ohana, Dec 24, 2006
- Tougher Animal Cruelty Laws In The Works. Dec 21, 2006
- Hawaii Planning for Pet Friendly Evacuation Shelters, Dec 18, 2006
- Drop off, don't dump, pet fish, 12/12/06
- The right way to feed feral cats, 12/11/06
- 'Microclimates' are turtles' spice of life, 12/07/06
- Stronger animal cruelty laws must be pushed, 12/01/06
- Accidents part of house-training puppy,
- Everyday Heroes: Animal Foster Care, 11/21/06
- Help dogs rediscover house-training, 11/16/06
- Microchip is key to getting back lost pet, 10/19/06 Pet Ohana
- Month goes to dogs at Humane Society, 10/11/06 Pet Ohana
- PetWalk is healthy activity, 10/5/06 Pet Ohana
- Many options available to find lost pet, 9/28/06 Pet Ohana
- Troops shipping out can get pet care, Pet Ohana 9/21/06
- Send us your questions, Pet Ohana 9/14/06
- Microchips for pets offer reliable way to identify them, 8/18/06 Pet Ohana
- 'High-rise syndrome’ has cure in owner safeguards, 8/4/06 Pet Ohana
- Prepare for the safety of pets during disaster, 7/21/06 Pet Ohana
- Common Questions, 7/7/06 Pet Ohana
- 2 animal rights laws signed on pet holiday, 6/24/06 Star-Bulletin
- Proper care for cats will make them purr, 6/16/06 Pet Ohana
- Cats enjoy longer, healthier lives indoors, 6/2/06 Pet Ohana
- Traveling pet owners can arrange for sitters, 5/19/06 Pet Ohana
- ‘Be Kind to Animals Week’, 5/5/06 Pet Ohana
- Humane society will honor its volunteers, 4/18/06 Pet Ohana
- Reinforce kindness toward animals, 4/7/06 Pet Ohana
- Dogs bring extra fun to hiking trails, 3/17/06 Pet Ohana
- Humane society site gives fast answers, 3/3/06 Pet Ohana
- Neutering controls population of freedom-loving cats, 2/17/06 Pet Ohana
- Groundhog's cousin makes his appearance, 2/3/06 Pet Ohana
- Judge the deed, not the breed, 1/20/06 Pet Ohana
- Kahaluu breeder fined for cruelty, 1/11/06 Star-Bulletin
- Abused dogs returning to owner, 1/11/06 Honolulu Advertiser
- Talks to start on Quarantine Center land, 1/7/06 Advertiser
- Follow these steps to keep dogs healthy, 1/6/06 Pet Ohana
- Prepare pets for the arrival of a newborn child, 12/16/05 Pet Ohana
- Cat and dog harmony at home can work, 12/2/05 Pet Ohana
- Be ready to fly with a winged companion, 11/18/05 Pet Ohana
- Picking lifelong companion requires careful research, 11/4/05 Pet Ohana
- Halloween and K-9 Game Day, 10/21/05 Pet Ohana
- Prepare evacuation pet survival kits, 10/7/05 Pet Ohana
- 3 back from Gulf, animal mission, 9/25/05 Advertiser
- Cat-walking jackets keep felines safe outside, 9/16/05 Pet Ohana
- Help pets beat Sept. heat, 9/2/05 Pet Ohana
- Cat control needs human help, 8/19/05 Pet Ohana
- $5 ID chips available this month, 8/5/05 Pet Ohana
- Pet owners suffer in tight rental market, 7/15/05 Pet Ohana
- City urges public-private partnering for dog parks, 7/15/05 Star-Bulletin
- Neutered dogs less likely to be hostile, 7/1/05 Pet Ohana
- Give a pair of kitties a new home, 6/17/05 Pet Ohana
- 'PetWalk' serves as 4-legged field day, 6/3/05 Pet Ohana
- Learn how to care for injured birds, 5/20/05 Pet Ohana
- Calendar showcases beloved pets, 5/13/05 Pet Ohana
- Dog's undo barking could cost owner, 4/15/05 Pet Ohana
- Service animals give owners independence, 4/1/05 Pet Ohana
- Bufo toads pose danger to pets, 3/18/05 Pet Ohana
- City's Neuter Now helps pet owners, 3/4/05 Pet Ohana
- Deter unwanted cats, 2/18/05 Pet Ohana
- Neal Chung helps animals in distress, 2/14/05 Star-Bulletin
- Kitty-sized condos, 2/7/05 Pet Ohana
- Homes for birds, turtles & fish, 1/21/05 Pet Ohana
- Woman charged with animal cruelty, 1/14/05 Hon. Advertiser
- Advertiser editorial re: bad dog owners, 1/14/05
- Estate planning for pets, 1/7/04 Pet Ohana
- Pets are companions, not gifts, 12/17/04 Pet Ohana column
- Girl searching for pup that fled crash on H-1, 12/10/04 Hon Adv
- The Promise by Ken Ige, 12/5/04 Star-Bulletin
- Caring for rabbits, chinchillas & guinea pigs, 12/3/04 Pet Ohana
- Honolulu Lite, 11/28/04 column by Charles Memminger
- Play with your pet, 11/19/04 Pet Ohana column
- Pets are family, 11/5/04 Pet Ohana column
- K-9 Game Day will be biggest, 10/15/04 Pet Ohana column
- Hawaii Kai seeks park for dogs, 10/3/04 Star-Bulletin
- Efforts yield dog-friendly beaches, 10/1/04 Pet Ohana column
- Hawaii Kai dog park sought, Honolulu Adv 9/28/04
- Some animals need foster parents, too, 9/17/04 Pet Ohana
- Try a pocket pet, 9/3/04 Pet Ohana column
- Pudgy pets need our help, 8/20/04 Pet Ohana
- Pet microchips $5 in August, 8/6/04 Pet Ohana column
- Summer’s hot days, 7/16/04 Pet Ohana column
- Imortalize your pet in the 2005 calendar, 7/2/04 Pet Ohana column
- Twosocks the cat is still missing, 6/25/04 Advertiser
- Petwalk Pet Promenade, Star-Bulletin 6/21/04
- A walk in the park benefits friends, 6/18/04 Pet Ohana
- Hawaii At Work, Star-Bulletin Business, 6/14/04
- Keep cats indoors, 6/4/04 Pet Ohana
- Keep man's best friend friendly, 5/21/04 Pet Ohana column
- Pet bonanza, 5/7/04 Pet Ohaha column
- Control pests that threaten pet's health, 4/16/04 Pet Ohana column
- Here comes Peter Cottontail, 4/2/04 Pet Ohana column
- Do’s and Don’ts of Pet Treats, 3/19/04 Pet Ohana column
- Keep dogs & cats happy, 3/5/04 Pet Ohana column
- Spay Day is Tuesday, 2/20/04 Pet Ohana column
- Humane Society teaches respect, 2/6/04 Pet Ohana column
- Dog park opens in Moanalua, Feb. 4, 2004
- Birds are lifetime friends, 1/16/04 Pet Ohana column
- Bring your pet when you dine at Volcano Joe's
- Keep pets safe, 12/19/03 Pet Ohana column
- Assess your life before adopting, 01/2/04, Pet Ohana column
- Enjoy 2004 with 'Pets in Paradise', 12/05/03 Pet Ohana column
- Holiday tips for pets, 11/21/03 Pet Ohana
- Firefighters free kitten with head stuck in hole
- All about Neuter Now, 11/7/03 Pet Ohana
- Top ten doggie do's, 10/17/03 Pet Ohana
- Dog's barking noisy but correctable, Pet Ohana column, 10/3/03
- Keeping track of pets, 9/19/03 Pet Ohana column
- Pet owners must prepare for disasters, Pet Ohana column, 9/5/03
- Traveling with and without your pet, Pet Ohana column, 8/15/03
- Cool your pets, 8/1/03 Pet Ohana
- How to choose a responsible breeder, 7/18/03 Pet Ohana
- Pet quarantine eased, 6/23/03 Advertiser
- Four-legged fun for a cause, 6/20/03 Pet Ohana
- Society has a cat for you, 6/6/03 Pet Ohana
- Preventative care..., 5/16/03 Pet Ohana
- COCKFIGHTERS TAKE NOTICE: new federal law in effect May 14, 2003
- Dogs found in squalor, 5/8/03 Star-Bulletin
- Web site locates pet-friendly rentals, 5/2/03 Pet Ohana
- Rabbits are not low-maintenance pets, 4/18/03 Pet Ohana
- Understanding why dogs may bite, 4/4/03 Pet Ohana
- PetSmart Art at Tuxes & Tails, 3/31/02 Star-Bulletin
- Pets have nutritional & emotional needs, 3/21/03 Pet Ohana
- HSUS Alert! Homeowners: stand up for dogs
- Group studies why pets are given up, 3/7/03 Pet Ohana
- It's time again for Spay Day, 2/21/03 Pet Ohana
- Brushing pet’s teeth reduces risk, 2/7/03 Pet Ohana
- 'Seniors For Seniors' Program Begins At Humane Society, Jan. 15, 2003
- Training a good pet to be a great one, 1/17/03 Pet Ohana
- Dog-park site chosen at Mililani, 1/23/03 Advertiser
- Cat caregivers make life easier for stray cats, 1/3/03 Pet Ohana
- Best holiday gift for pet is love and attention, 12/20/02 Pet Ohana
- Holiday safeguards for pets, 12/6/02 Pet Ohana
- Cultural experts say people are finding humanity in pets, 11/20/02 Advertiser
- Make an informed decision when looking for a pet
- ISSUE: The City Council has rejected a proposal to ban roosters from residential areas
- Humanitarian remains an inspiration
- Sizing up a dog trainer
- Aging pets require specialized care and Love-A-Dog month
- New stamp and Protecting horses
- Tanker dog makes way to new home
- Castaway canine Hokget heads to new home in 'Ewa
- Like us, pets are happier when active
- Humane Society owes a lot to animal-loving volunteers
- Take time to explore pet caretaker options
- Certain pet species can get along
- Benefit walk turns park into playground
- Here’s what to do if you find kittens in the wild
- Animal questions: who do you call?
- Star-Bulletin editorial: Cockfighting
- People with pets make good renters
- Poison Prevention Tips
- Rub an ear and help a furry friend
- Cat lovers share their secrets
- Cuddle your pet on New Year's Eve
- Top 10 animal stories of 2001
- Giving a pet for a gift? Read this first...
- Pet owners’ care deserves thanks
- Pet toys provide playtime fun
- Keeping people and dogs together, 9/7/01 Pet Ohana
- In Love-A-Dog Month, ask what you can do for Fido
- Neuter Now program shows respect for life
- Coping with the death of a pet
- Fighting fish more than decoration
- Pet bunnies respond to gentle care
- Kitty's safer when kept indoors
- Reap twice the benefits with 2 pet cats
- Walking the dog is good for you, too
- HSUS Releases Yearlong Study on Animal Cruelty
- Honolulu Committed to “Guaranteed Adoptions”
- Humane Society License Plates Approved!
- Dog Attacks
- Premarin ® and Horse Welfare
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