Holiday Hours & Pet Safety Tips

In observance of the holidays, there will be the following adjustments to our hours and operations:

  • Our Adoptions Center will be closing early at 2 pm on both Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year’s Eve (12/31).
  • The Pet Food Bank will be closed on both Christmas Eve (12/25) and New Year’s Eve (1/1).
  • Hawaiian Humane’s campus will be closed to the general public on both Christmas Day (12/25) and New Year’s Day (1/1/22).
  • On days that Hawaiian Humane’s campus is closed, the Admissions Center will remain open for emergencies only.
  • Appointments will not be available and the Community Spay/Neuter Center will be closed on both Christmas Day (12/25) and New Year’s Day (1/1).

With the holidays quickly approaching and expected reports of illegal fireworks in residential areas across the island, we encourage the use of the below tips and precautions through the new year to keep your pets safe and to help reduce the number of stray and injured animals brought to the shelter this holiday season:

  • Keep your companion animal in a safe place indoors and do not leave pets unattended outside.  Leave a radio or television on at normal volume to provide your pet with companionship if you leave your house to enjoy the festivities. If you can’t keep your pet indoors, consider keeping them in an enclosed garage. Animals may panic and escape a yard, even if fenced.
  • Ensure that your pets have proper identification. For Oʻahu residents, pets are required to be microchipped, and a collar with a tag noting your current phone number is highly recommended. For pets that are already microchipped, make sure your current contact information is registered with the manufacturer of your pet’s chip or a free database like FoundAnimals.org. Call your veterinarian or schedule an appointment to microchip your pet at the Hawaiian Humane Society.
  • If you find a lost pet, take them to the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Admissions Center, where they can be reunited with their owners.
  • Immediately call us at 356-2228 if your pet is lost and file a Lost Pet Report. You can also file one online HERE.
  • If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety. Do not give your pet tranquilizers or sedatives without consulting a veterinarian.
  • On New Year’s Eve, be sure your pet gets plenty of exercise during the day. This will help tire them out before the evening’s display of both planned and unexpected fireworks.