11-29-2010, 05:47 PM
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is a separate and distinct organization from the Humane Society of the United States. From the HIHS's latest newsletter:
" Although the names are similar, the Hawaii Island Humane Society is in no way affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States. Donations made to the Humane Society of the United States are never funneled to Hawaii Island Humane Society. We are two completely separate and distinct organizations independent of one another. If you want your donations working for you here on Hawaii Island, then donate local, donate HIHS."
And while I can't speak to HIHS's effectiveness as the Animal Control contractor for the County, I can say that they were most helpful, sympathetic and accommodating when our beloved Tipper passed away earlier this year. And they recently enabled us to adopt the newest member of our family, Makana, a sweetheart of a pup who makes every day an adventure (and most times, a good one). Every story has two sides, and we've been fortunate to only know the good side of HIHS.
" Although the names are similar, the Hawaii Island Humane Society is in no way affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States. Donations made to the Humane Society of the United States are never funneled to Hawaii Island Humane Society. We are two completely separate and distinct organizations independent of one another. If you want your donations working for you here on Hawaii Island, then donate local, donate HIHS."
And while I can't speak to HIHS's effectiveness as the Animal Control contractor for the County, I can say that they were most helpful, sympathetic and accommodating when our beloved Tipper passed away earlier this year. And they recently enabled us to adopt the newest member of our family, Makana, a sweetheart of a pup who makes every day an adventure (and most times, a good one). Every story has two sides, and we've been fortunate to only know the good side of HIHS.