Hawaii Animal Kuleana Alliance

01/01/2025

🌟🎉 Happy New Year from HAKA! 🎉🌟

As we welcome 2025, let’s resolve to make this year safer and more prepared for our ʻohana—both two-legged and four-legged! 🐾💛

Here’s how you can kick off the year with Aloha and readiness:
1️⃣ Microchip Your Pets: A tiny chip can make a HUGE difference during emergencies. If you haven’t already, let this be the year you take that step!
2️⃣ Build a Pet-Friendly Emergency Kit: Include food, water, medications, and comfort items for your furry friends. 🐕🐈
3️⃣ Stay Informed: Follow us for tips, resources, and updates to help your ʻohana stay prepared no matter what.

🌈 Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Hawaiʻi. Mahalo for being part of our journey and for your continued support. Here’s to a bright and safe 2025! 🌺

📸 Share your pet preparedness resolutions with us in the comments or tag us using . Let’s inspire each other to be ready for anything! 💪✨

🐾 With gratitude,
The HAKA Team

31/12/2024

It's super easy to make a one-time, tax-deductible donation OR set up monthly payments! Mahalo for all of your support in 2024 -- help us make 2025 our best year yet!

https://givebutter.com/pYGAWv

31/12/2024

Aloha e HAKA ‘ohana, friends, and supporters. Tuesday is the last day of 2024, and we’re really excited for what’s in store for 2025! As we prepare for our upcoming animal search and rescue training, offering our first community disaster preparedness courses, creating disaster education videos, and more, we are reflecting on the animals that we were able to help this year.

Did you know that in addition to our work in disaster preparedness and management, we also serve the animals of Hawai‘i in a variety of other ways? These include:

🐐🐇🐈🐕Serving as adoption partner to the County of Hawai‘i Animal Control and Protection Agency, helping find fosters and forever homes for the animals in their care, including bunnies, goats, and guinea pigs!
⛟➤🏠Rescuing and reunifying lost pets like the cutie we found running along Kea‘au-Pahoa Highway in August.
💻🖱Providing an online hub as a resource for pet parents looking for advice, recommendations, services, rehoming, and other information.

Please join us as we welcome the new year by supporting our work through a one-time donation, monthly donation, or by volunteering with us. Visit 808haka.org for more information or feel free to send us a dm!

29/12/2024

📣 It's that time again. Fireworks have started already and pets have gotten injured and lost. It is our kuleana to keep everyone safe including pets. 🐾

25/12/2024

🎄🐾 Mele Kalikimaka from HAKA! 🐾🎄

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the incredible bond we share with our furry, feathered, and hooved ‘ohana. 💕 Whether they wag their tails, purr, chirp, or neigh, our animals bring us love and joy year-round — and we’re here to protect them during emergencies and beyond.

This year, we’re grateful for the support of our community, volunteers, and partners who help us ensure no pet is left behind. Together, we’re building a safer, more resilient Hawai‘i for all creatures great and small. 🌺

From all of us at HAKA: Mele Kalikimaka & Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou!

🐾 Share your holiday pet moments with us by tagging and using !

24/12/2024

Kīlauea Volcano Update: December 23, 2024 5:14 PM

Eruption Status: The eruption that began early this morning in Halemaʻumaʻu crater has significantly slowed and appears to be paused as of 4:00 p.m. HST.

Location: Activity is confined to the Kīlauea summit caldera within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. There is no immediate threat to human life or infrastructure.

Activity Details:
Lava covered 650 acres (~1 square mile), including Halemaʻumaʻu crater and nearby areas. Lava fountains reached initial heights of 260-300 feet, decreasing to 55 yards by midday. Emission rates of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) were high, peaking at over 100,000 tonnes/day, decreasing by half by afternoon.

Current Observations:
- Lava fountaining stopped by 4:00 p.m.
- Seismic tremor returned to near-background levels.
- Gas emissions have significantly decreased.

Alert Levels:
Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Monitoring: The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) continues close monitoring and will provide updates as conditions change.

Visitor Information: All activity remains within a closed area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Visit nps.gov/havo for park updates.

22/12/2024

🌺 Mahalo Nui for the Puna Strong Collaboration Grant! 🌺

We are excited to announce that Hawai‘i Animal Kuleana Alliance (HAKA) has been awarded a Puna Strong Collaboration Grant! Thanks to this support, we’re partnering with to create a disaster preparedness video series that will help protect animals and their ‘ohana during emergencies. 🐾🌋🚨

Preparedness saves lives, and this grant empowers us to equip our community with vital knowledge and tools to keep neighbors and our furry friends safe when disaster strikes. 📹💪🏽

🫶🏽 A heartfelt mahalo to and the for supporting this initiative and to all the organizations working together to build a stronger, more resilient Puna!

Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share this video series with you! 💙🐶🐱

👉 Like, share, and tag to help spread the word and make sure no one gets left behind!

15/12/2024

🐾 Calling All Animal Lovers and Community Heroes! 🐾

We need YOU to help protect Hawai‘i’s animals during disasters! 🌋🔥 Our Disaster Response Training (Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2025) equips volunteers to rescue and care for animals in emergencies — from wildfires to floods. 💪🏽🐶🐴

Thanks to our partnership with Hawai‘i County, we’re partially funded, but we need your support to make this happen! 🫶🏽 Your donations and sponsorships will train and equip more volunteers, making our island safer for pets and their ‘ohana. 🏝️🐾

👉 Ways to Help:
✅ Volunteer for the training
✅ Donate or Sponsor to support the cause
✅ Like, Share, and Tag to spread the word!

Together, we can ensure no animal is left behind when disaster strikes. 💙

🔗 Donate now: bit.ly/HAKAgivebig
📅 Sign up for training: email [email protected]

15/12/2024

🐾😻🎉New urgent care vet office in Kona now open!!!🐾🧑🏽‍⚕️

West Hawaii Animal Urgent Care

will be for emergency care only, not general medicine.

Across from the Kona Home Depot.

Please call ahead to make an appointment:

808-895-8676

Dr. Maria Jose will tend to your beloved pets’ emergency needs Fridays to Mondays!!!

13/12/2024

🐾🚨 Calling All Animal Heroes! 🚨🐾

Did you know disasters like wildfires and storms don’t just affect people — they impact our furry ‘ohana, too? 🐶🐱 Hawaii Animal Kuleana Alliance is hosting a Disaster Response Training in February 2025. Volunteers will learn how to rescue animals during Hawaiʻi Island emergencies! 🌋🔥

From search and rescue to handling large animals in crisis, this training is a game changer for keeping our pets and animals safe. 💪🏽🐎

👉 Want to help make a difference for animals during disasters? Support or join the training! Email [email protected] for more information.

Let’s show up for our animals and ensure no one is left behind when disaster strikes. 🌺🐾

This spring, the Hawaiʻi Animal Kuleana Alliance will host an all-encompassing, intensive training program for animal rescue and recovery during disasters and everyday emergencies.

11/12/2024

The Hawaii State Department of Health State Laboratories Division has detected H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in a wastewater sample collected on Dec. 2 at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hawaiʻi Island.

This is the first detection of bird flu on a neighbor island and indicates an H5 type of bird flu virus was present.

For more information: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/h5-avian-flu-detected-at-wastewater-sampling-site-in-hilo/

07/12/2024

💓This is a courtesy post for one of our dear rescuers. 💓

💫 Meet Mouse. 💫

🩵 Mouse, named for his outstanding sweet irresistible voice, is the sweetest kitty cat who craves attention BUT needs a one person home with no other kitties as he does have some territorial issues… 🩵

He is a cuddler. Keeps you warm. And your heart rate in alliance. 🧬

🏝️🎼☀️🥰🐾🔔🎵🎶🏡🐈‍⬛🧬😻

Please reach out if you can help sweet Mouse to find his forever place in this universe. 🧬🙏🩵

05/12/2024

It's still the season of giving! Give Big Hawai‘i continues through December 31, and we would be so very grateful for your support. Check out the fundraiser to learn more about our upcoming animal search and rescue training. Mahalo!
https://www.givebighawaii.com/organizations/hawaii-animal-kuleana-alliance

04/12/2024

🐾 Save the date Kaʻū! 🐾 See you this Saturday!!

📅 Saturday, December 7, 2024

📍 Pāhala Community Center

🐾 FREE Microchips & Licensing for a nominal cost with County of Hawai‘i
🐾 Microchip Registration by
🐾 Spay & Neuter Sign-Up with PetFix Spay & Neuter
🐾 Vaccinations (DAPPV | HCP | Bordetella) by County of Hawai‘i and Aloha Animal Alliance
🐾 Adoption Info & Resources with Hawai‘i Island Humane Society and Action 4 Animals

💰 Licensing Fees:
$2.10 for spayed/neutered dogs (with proof, e.g., vet records)
$6.10 for non-spayed/neutered dogs
👉🏼 Cash or check only. Checks payable to the County Director of Finance.

🐾 Join Us in Pāhala for a Community Outreach Event! 🐶🐱 🐾

📅 When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Pāhala Community Center
🎅🏼 Hosted by: County of Hawaii Animal Control and Protection

⭐️ HAKA is proud to participate in this amazing event dedicated to keeping your pets safe and healthy! 🌺

Services Available:

🐾 FREE Microchips & Licensing for a nominal cost with County of Hawai‘i
🐾 Microchip Registration by
🐾 Spay & Neuter Sign-Up with PetFix Spay & Neuter
🐾 Vaccinations (DAPPV | HCP | Bordetella) by County of Hawai‘i and Aloha Animal Alliance
🐾 Adoption Info & Resources with Hawai‘i Island Humane Society and Action 4 Animals

💰 Licensing Fees:
$2.10 for spayed/neutered dogs (with proof, e.g., vet records)
$6.10 for non-spayed/neutered dogs
👉🏼 Cash or check only. Checks payable to the County Director of Finance.

💉 Vaccines are provided by the County of Hawai‘i and Petco Love

Let’s come together to ensure our pets and communities are prepared and cared for. See you there! 🐶🐱🐾

03/12/2024

🫶Aloha e HAKA ‘Ohana! It’s Giving Tuesday, and we’re so excited because today we’re participating in Give Big Hawai‘i!

💰This year we are raising money to help fund our spring animal search and rescue training.

🐕This intensive training, along with the specialized equipment that we will purchase for the training, will help make Hawai‘i Island a safer place for pets and other animals.

⛑️Once trained and equipped, our volunteer teams will be able to respond to calls for help when animals are lost, trapped, or in other types of emergency situations. Our teams will also be able to help evacuate and render assistance during disasters.

🐄Your support will help to ensure that we are able to train and equip the maximum amount of volunteers allowed. Help us help the animals of Hawai‘i Island!

✈️Donation bonus: Are you a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards member? For Giving Tuesday they’re giving members 25 Rapid Rewards points for every dollar that you donate! It’s a win/win!

https://www.givebighawaii.com/organizations/hawaii-animal-kuleana-alliance

28/11/2024

🐾 Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season! 🐾

As we gather around the table this holiday season, it’s important to remember that not all foods are safe for our furry friends. While we love sharing joy (and sometimes our plates!) with our pets, some holiday treats can seriously harm them.

🍎 Safe in Moderation
A little plain turkey meat, veggies like green beans and carrots, or plain canned pumpkin can be a festive treat for your pet. Just remember: moderation is key!

🚫 Foods to Avoid
Please keep these harmful foods away from your pets:

❌ Ham, turkey skin, and bones
❌ Stuffing, mashed potatoes, and dairy
❌ Chocolate, grapes, raisins, and onions
❌ Nuts, alcohol, and sugar-free desserts

Every pet is different and may have allergies, so when in doubt, consult your veterinarian. Let’s keep our pets happy and healthy this holiday season!

📸 Swipe through these infographics for a full breakdown of the "YES" and "NO" foods for your pets. Share to spread the word and help protect our furry family members!

🐶🐱

26/11/2024

Update on our beloved Lady, who feels SO much better now thanks to your deeply appreciated, caring donations!!

Lady had a bleeding tumor in her right eye that needed surgery to remove. The surgery unfortunately revealed inoperable cancer. BUT we are all incredibly grateful for your donations! Her eye is no longer bleeding and she’s feeling so much better!!!

Sweet Lady Bug is still dealing with skin issues but is now in such loving care and can gently heal from her past trauma and anxiety, which is getting better day by day.

One of the greatest gifts our beloved animal ‘ohana can offer is fostering the innocent beings of Big Island who deserve a second chance.

A little about Lady’s background:
Sweet Lady, a gentle senior, spent nearly ten years chained to a car and endured unimaginable hardship.

When she arrived at Animal Control, Lady suffered from an embedded, overgrown dewclaw, which caused her so much discomfort that she chewed at her leg, leaving her furless and in pain. Thankfully, the dedicated team at Animal Control removed the dewclaw and started her on antibiotics, but while her skin was slowly healing, it became clear that she urgently needed to leave the shelter.

Fortunately, we found an incredible foster home where Lady was gently introduced to the simple joys of life—entering a house, having her own toys, and most importantly, finding love.

Mahalo! It takes a village! 💖🌺🐶🙏