About the Program

Since 1897, the Humane Society has reached out to those who enjoy and employ animals, as well as those people who love and share their lives with them. As an animal welfare organization, the Society is also very much a people business; supporting and promoting the human-animal bond, educating young and old, finding solutions to the challenges of a diverse and fast-growing community.

The Society`s mission -to teach and promote the humane treatment of all living creatures- is a joyful one full of challenges and opportunities. Since the late 19th century, when animal information was very basic, it fell to founding members to raise public awareness about the proper care, feeding and humane treatment of animals. The vision of those early pioneers guides the Society`s efforts today, as the Hawaiian Humane Society provides a shelter for homeless animals, a rescue operation, a placement agency, an educational and advocacy organization, and a pet care resource center.

With the University of Hawai`i Outreach College, Hawaiian Humane Society Educational Outreach advances its efforts to link with the goals of Hawai`i`s K12 educators.