The Hawaiian Humane Society held a foster care orientation earlier this month and we're thankful for the community members who volunteered to open their homes to animals requiring extra TLC due to illness, injury or being too small for spay/neuter surgery. But we’re in need of many more. Our foster care program is seeking current fosters who are available to take in kittens with ringworm, lice and those who are too young to be made available for adoption. We have dozens of kittens in immediate need and kitten season is just beginning! We are also seeking new foster care volunteers to attend our orientation on Saturday, May 18.

Ringworm care includes a twice-weekly sulfur lime dip and a daily oral medication. Kittens with ringworm require weekly checkups and their length of time in foster care will depend on how they progress. Feline lice is a parasite that affects cats similar to how human head lice affects humans. Lice is very contagious between cats, so it is best to keep them away from other felines. Luckily, lice are species-specific so dogs and people are safe from contracting them. Kittens will need to be combed daily by their foster family to remove the eggs from their coats and come in for check-ups every two weeks.

The length of time underweight kittens need foster care varies from two to six weeks depending on how quickly they gain weight. The veterinary staff will provide the foster volunteer with updates at checkups along the way.

All food, medication and veterinary care is covered for Hawaiian Humane foster families. They provide a safe haven and love. Official program guidelines will be covered in each class and those who are interested in becoming a foster care volunteer may register to participate right away.

To attend an upcoming orientation, visit HawaiianHumane.org/FosterCare to sign up today. For further questions about the program, please reach out to volunteer@hawaiianhumane.org.

Adoption Specials

Falling for Felines

"Name your price" special

The Hawaiian Humane Society has a "name your price" adoption special for all cats who are six months or older on campus only through this Sunday, May 19. Stop by to see all of our many felines who are patiently waiting for new homes and consider welcoming one (or more) into your home today.

Upcoming Promotions

"Adopt-A-Cat" T-Shirts

Online, Crazy Shirts stores

Adopt-A-Cat T-shirts are back and better than ever! Crazy Shirts is teaming up with the Hawaiian Humane Society to help spread aloha for our feline friends. The T-shirts are available in a variety of styles and prints for men, women and children. Partial proceeds from the sale of these limited release tees benefit  Hawaiian Humane and go back to Oahu's animals. Pick up yours today at select Crazy Shirts locations or online at CrazyShirts.com.

For questions or to place an order via telephone, call their toll-free number at 1-800-771-2720.

 

Foster Care Orientation
May 18 - 8 am
June 8 - 8 am

Where: Hawaiian Humane Society
What: The Hawaiian Humane Society's foster care program helps to save hundreds of lives each year. Consider becoming a foster care volunteer to help animals who may not meet the minimum age/weight requirement for sterilization, require medication, are in need of socialization or more. Foster care orientations are held in the Society's classroom.

Learn more and reserve your spot at HawaiianHumane.org.

Paws on the Path 

May 25

Where: Manana Trail
What: The Hawaiian Humane Society's hiking club, Paws on the Path, meets the last Saturday of every month to explore Hawaii with pets and friends. Join us on Saturday, May 25, at 8 am as we hike the Manana Trail. Visit our Paws on the Path page for more hike details. 

For more information, call 356-2222.

Pet Loss Support
June 4

Where: Hawaiian Humane Society
What: Find comfort and compassion with others at the Hawaiian Humane Society's monthly Pet Loss Support Group. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30 pm, at the Society.

To learn more or attend, call 356-2222.

Feline Fest
June 22

Where: Hawaiian Humane Society
What: In honor of June being Love A Cat Month, Hawaiian Humane will be hosting Feline Fest at our Moiliili campus on Saturday, June 22. Take part in informational classes, shop pet partners and more.

More details to come! Visit HawaiianHumane.org or email events@hawaiianhumane.org for more information.

 

2700 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 | (808) 356-2200 | info@hawaiianhumane.org

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