Current Issues

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.

• Steps to take when finding a kitten secluded in your yard, Pet Ohana, August 21, 2008
• Sago palm toxic to dogs and cats, as more pet owners are finding out, Pet Ohana, August 14, 2008
• There are a number of things to do that will help a blind dog get along, Pet Ohana, August 7, 2008
• Animal pets are good for seniors, but remember, they must have care, Pet Ohana, July 31, 2008
• Beware of bacteria on hiking trails, Honolulu Advertiser, July 27, 2008
• Check with your vet before giving dog leptospirosis vaccination, Pet Ohana, July 24, 2008
• Modifying diet and exercise improves aging dogs' quality of life, Pet Ohana, July 17, 2008
• Pets need extra care in summer, Honolulu Advertiser, July 13, 2008
• Best not to split puppy from mom until offspring is 8 to 12 weeks old, Pet Ohana, July 3, 2008
• How to train your dog to stop guarding food, Honolulu Advertiser, June 29, 2008
• How to feed a dog protective of its food, Pet Ohana, June 26, 2008
• Students win honor for animal protection, Star-Bulletin, June 23, 2008
• Dog walker must be leader of the pack, Pet Ohana, June 19, 2008
• Train your cat to scratch only appropriate objects, Pet Ohana, June 15, 2008
• Declawing cat last resort for scratching, Pet Ohana, June 12
• Get whole family involved in learning to care for kitty, Honolulu Advertiser, June 1
• Cat is leaving his mark on new home, Pet Ohana, June 5
• Expressive dog, cat tails have meaning, Pet Ohana, May 29, 2008
• Jose finally has home, someone to run with, Honolulu Advertiser, May 18, 2008
• Residual instincts create kitty conundrum, Pet Ohana, May 15, 2008
• 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

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