Hawaiian Humane Society believes that anyone can be a responsible pet owner, regardless of income or housing status. Companion animals fare best when people make a well-considered decision to accept the responsibilities of ownership and commit to provide life-long care. Responsible pet ownership also includes adhering to all animal-related laws; making sure the emotional, medical and physical needs of animals are met; providing pets with sufficient training that they are welcome members of our community; providing pets with microchip and visible identification to ensure they can find their way home if lost; making responsible rehoming decisions when owners are no longer able to care for their pets; and establishing a plan to provide for the ongoing care of their pets should the pets survive their owner.