Hawaiian Humane Society recognizes the benefit of using domesticated animals in certain lines of work. When horses and dogs are employed in agriculture, law enforcement, property protection, search and rescue, or military service; they must be humanely raised, trained and afforded every consideration for their safety and well-being. We recognize the benefit of using cats to manage rodents in agricultural or commercial settings provided that the cats are spayed/neutered and microchipped to an owner committed to their care. All working animals should receive nutritious food, clean water, safe shelter, veterinary care and sufficient socialization with people to allow for safe handling and an acceptable quality of life. Appropriate retirement must be provided to animals who are no longer able to work.