Hawaiian Humane Society

It can also be a traumatizing event for pets. The loud, explosive sounds from firecrackers and aerials that have been going off in some neighborhoods since Halloween have spooked cats and dogs, causing many families to report missing pets as a result.

A ranking of the best cities in the U.S. to be a dog owner placed Honolulu in the top 10. Here's what officials are saying about Honolulu being one of the best places to have a furry companion.

The Hawaiian Humane Society will expand its services to Leeward Oʻahu with a new shelter in Ewa. The 5-acre campus will feature shelter spaces, spay and neuter rooms, and a dog park for public access.

Pōpoki Place Oʻahu Cat Santuary is a newly formed nonprofit that aims to help to establish a cat sanctuary modeled after one on Lanai.

Honolulu residents have heard weekly, and sometimes daily, aerial fireworks exploding in the sky for the past few months — making the situation more difficult for pet owners to comfort their animal companion.

Maui Humane Society has seen a surge in surrendered and stray animals during the pandemic — and they are asking for residents to step up during the holiday season. Give a gift to an animal by providing them a home through a short-term foster program.

The head of the Hawaiian Humane Society has stepped down amid criticism of her leadership and handling of the organization's euthanasia policies.President…