{"id":5757,"date":"2022-05-17T03:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T03:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T07:03:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T07:03:44","slug":"is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Oahu Humane Society a no kill shelter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Is_the_Oahu_Humane_Society_a_no_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is the Oahu Humane Society a no kill shelter?\">Is the Oahu Humane Society a no kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#What_are_the_best_no-kill_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are the best no-kill animal shelters?\">What are the best no-kill animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Are_cats_illegal_in_Hawaii\" title=\"Are cats illegal in Hawaii?\">Are cats illegal in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Does_Hawaii_humane_society_euthanize\" title=\"Does Hawaii humane society euthanize?\">Does Hawaii humane society euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#What_does_Hawaii_humane_society_do\" title=\"What does Hawaii humane society do?\">What does Hawaii humane society do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Are_Hawaiian_dogs_stray\" title=\"Are Hawaiian dogs stray?\">Are Hawaiian dogs stray?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#What_is_the_largest_no-kill_animal_shelter\" title=\"What is the largest no-kill animal shelter?\">What is the largest no-kill animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Are_no-kill_shelters_good\" title=\"Are no-kill shelters good?\">Are no-kill shelters good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#How_many_no-kill_animal_shelters_are_in_the_US\" title=\"How many no-kill animal shelters are in the US?\">How many no-kill animal shelters are in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Do_the_Rspca_put_healthy_animals_down\" title=\"Do the Rspca put healthy animals down?\">Do the Rspca put healthy animals down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Are_cats_allowed_in_Hawaii\" title=\"Are cats allowed in Hawaii?\">Are cats allowed in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#What_animals_are_illegal_to_own_in_Hawaii\" title=\"What animals are illegal to own in Hawaii?\">What animals are illegal to own in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#What_cat_breeds_are_banned_in_Hawaii\" title=\"What cat breeds are banned in Hawaii?\">What cat breeds are banned in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#How_many_cats_can_I_own_Hawaii\" title=\"How many cats can I own Hawaii?\">How many cats can I own Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Does_Hawaii_Humane_Society_euthanize_dogs\" title=\"Does Hawaii Humane Society euthanize dogs?\">Does Hawaii Humane Society euthanize dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\" title=\"Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?\">Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_euthanize_a_dog_in_my_area\" title=\"How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in my area?\">How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in my area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#How_long_do_they_keep_animals_before_they_euthanize_them\" title=\"How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?\">How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Does_Hawaiian_Humane_Society_euthanasia\" title=\"Does Hawaiian Humane Society euthanasia?\">Does Hawaiian Humane Society euthanasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#How_is_the_Hawaiian_Humane_Society_funded\" title=\"How is the Hawaiian Humane Society funded?\">How is the Hawaiian Humane Society funded?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#What_does_the_humane_society_represent\" title=\"What does the humane society represent?\">What does the humane society represent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Does_Hawaii_humane_society_take_chickens\" title=\"Does Hawaii humane society take chickens?\">Does Hawaii humane society take chickens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Does_Hawaii_have_a_stray_dog_problem\" title=\"Does Hawaii have a stray dog problem?\">Does Hawaii have a stray dog problem?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_a_stray\" title=\"How do you tell if a dog is a stray?\">How do you tell if a dog is a stray?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-the-oahu-humane-society-a-no-kill-shelter\/#Which_country_has_no_stray_dogs\" title=\"Which country has no stray dogs?\">Which country has no stray dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Oahu_Humane_Society_a_no_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is the Oahu Humane Society a no kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>KHS is <b>a no-kill animal shelter with an annual live release rate of 96%.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_no-kill_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are the best no-kill animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Banned Breeds <b>Non-domestic dogs and cats and hybrids such as wolf, wolf cross, Dingo, Bengal, Savannah, etc are prohibited from entry to Hawaii.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_illegal_in_Hawaii\"><\/span>Are cats illegal in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We provide end-of-life services for owners who have determined that their pet needs to be humanely euthanized. We are not a private veterinary clinic and are therefore <b>unable to accommodate owners staying with their pet during the euthanasia process<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Hawaii_humane_society_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Hawaii humane society euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We provide end-of-life services for owners who have determined that their pet needs to be humanely euthanized. We are not a private veterinary clinic and are therefore <b>unable to accommodate owners staying with their pet during the euthanasia process<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Hawaii_humane_society_do\"><\/span>What does Hawaii humane society do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to <b>promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. We work towards creating a truly humane society based on compassion and shared responsibility.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Hawaiian_dogs_stray\"><\/span>Are Hawaiian dogs stray?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the mixed-breed animals are common on the island, <b>the shelter holds 90 dogs on any given day, they&#8217;re unique stateside, usually making for a speedier adoption. When a tourist agrees to help, the shelter pays a reduced rate of $100 to fly the dog over the Pacific.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_no-kill_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What is the largest no-kill animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Friends Animal Society<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_no-kill_shelters_good\"><\/span>Are no-kill shelters good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They also do not euthanize animals when the shelter is full. Euthanization is reserved for those that are deemed dangerous and\/or terminally ill. <b>The animals in no-kill shelters are often healthier and more energetic because they are usually young when they are dropped off, giving more incentive for people to adopt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_no-kill_animal_shelters_are_in_the_US\"><\/span>How many no-kill animal shelters are in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Announcement that the number of dogs and cats killed each year in America&#8217;s shelters has dropped from around 733,000 in 2018 to 625,000 in 2019 and that there are now <b>over 5,500 no-kill communities around the nation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_Rspca_put_healthy_animals_down\"><\/span>Do the Rspca put healthy animals down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The RSPCA has denied claims by one of its former inspectors that it kills more healthy animals than necessary. More than 3,400 animals were put down last year for non-medical reasons, the organisation said yesterday.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_allowed_in_Hawaii\"><\/span>Are cats allowed in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Only dogs and cats can be transported into Hawaii.<\/b> Hawaii is the only rabies-free state in the US.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_are_illegal_to_own_in_Hawaii\"><\/span>What animals are illegal to own in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The following are some of the more commonly owned non-domestic animals that are prohibited:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>alligators.<\/li>\n<li>dragon lizards.<\/li>\n<li>ferrets.<\/li>\n<li>gerbils.<\/li>\n<li>geckos.<\/li>\n<li>hamsters.<\/li>\n<li>monk parakeets.<\/li>\n<li>piranhas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_breeds_are_banned_in_Hawaii\"><\/span>What cat breeds are banned in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bengal cats are considered to be non domestic animals because they are bred from Asian leopard cats. <b>All bengals are banned regardless of what generation they are. This means that F5 bengal cats, F6 bengal cats, F7 bengal cats, and so on are all considered to be wild and can not be taken into Hawaii.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cats_can_I_own_Hawaii\"><\/span>How many cats can I own Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Isn&#8217;t there some kind of law that limits how many pets you can have? Answer: There is a Honolulu County law that limits dog ownership to no more than 10. <b>For cats there is no definitive limit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Hawaii_Humane_Society_euthanize_dogs\"><\/span>Does Hawaii Humane Society euthanize dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We provide end-of-life services for owners who have determined that their pet needs to <b>be humanely euthanized. We are not a private veterinary clinic and are therefore unable to accommodate owners staying with their pet during the euthanasia process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_they_put_down_dogs_at_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Do they put down dogs at animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite decades of campaigning by animal welfare groups, <b>many rescue shelters still euthanize animals for reasons of capacity, or if the animal is sick or dangerous. Some shelters do have no-kill policies, but that too can cause suffering to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_euthanize_a_dog_in_my_area\"><\/span>How much does it cost to euthanize a dog in my area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cost of euthanasia typically <b>starts at $50. Your cost may rise to $100 or more if you ask a veterinarian to perform the procedure at your home. Other costs, such as cremation, are often a separate charge.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_they_keep_animals_before_they_euthanize_them\"><\/span>How long do they keep animals before they euthanize them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five to seven days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Hawaiian_Humane_Society_euthanasia\"><\/span>Does Hawaiian Humane Society euthanasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hawaiian Humane does not offer euthanasia or cremation services for livestock. This includes pigs and goats. For cremation of livestock, please contact Oahu Pet Crematory.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Hawaiian_Humane_Society_funded\"><\/span>How is the Hawaiian Humane Society funded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hawaiian Humane Society is the only animal welfare organization on Ou02bbahu providing shelter for stray and lost pets, rescues and adoptions 365 days a year. We are not affiliated with the national humane society and receive no funding from them. <b>We are locally funded only so your gifts matter<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_humane_society_represent\"><\/span>What does the humane society represent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A humane society is a <b>group that aims to stop cruelty to animals. In many countries, the term is used mostly for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Hawaii_humane_society_take_chickens\"><\/span>Does Hawaii humane society take chickens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wildlife includes but is not limited to: wild birds, ducks, stray turtles, mongoose, stray pigs, wallabies, stray peafowl, <b>free-roaming chickens and wild rodents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Hawaii_have_a_stray_dog_problem\"><\/span>Does Hawaii have a stray dog problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the mixed-breed animals are common on the island, <b>the shelter holds 90 dogs on any given day, they&#8217;re unique stateside, usually making for a speedier adoption. When a tourist agrees to help, the shelter pays a reduced rate of $100 to fly the dog over the Pacific.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_a_stray\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog is a stray?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attitude. <b>A stray dog is very often shy and standoffish. They will try to keep their distance from you especially if you try to approach them. They will not come near you even if you try to coax them to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_country_has_no_stray_dogs\"><\/span>Which country has no stray dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Netherlands<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is the Oahu Humane Society a no kill shelter?What are the best no-kill animal shelters?Are cats illegal in Hawaii?Does Hawaii humane society euthanize?What does Hawaii humane society do?Are Hawaiian dogs stray?What is the largest no-kill animal shelter?Are no-kill shelters good?How many no-kill animal shelters are in the US?Do the Rspca put healthy&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5757"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5757"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5757\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118448,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5757\/revisions\/118448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}