Pet Nutrition on a Budget

If you are trying to cut back on expenses and think your pet's food bill might be one place to save money, consider spending a little time on pet nutrition and making your own - treats or complete meals.  Rick Woodford of Portland, OR, who is writing a book on cooking for your dog or cat (after he learned how to himself) suggests you take a good look at people food you may be ready to throw away.  "Before it goes bad, see if it can go in the dog's bowl."  Read more about making your own pet food and good books on pet nutrition on my Active Rain blog post.

Hawaiian Humane Society again Offers Neuter Now

The Humane Society has taken away the Neuter Now program from the Animal Care Foundation, which lost the contract April 7.  The company had planned to offer a mobile clinic to serve underrepresented areas of the island.  Apparently the plans didn't meet contract requirements.  Now the Humane Society is back to the original Neuter Now program in place for many years, where pet owners choose from 18 clinics and 44 vets islandwide. Sterilization certificates for the program range from $20 for families on government assistance (EBT card holders) to $75 for a female dog and can be picked up at any satellite city hall or Humane Society location.

Pacific Paws Offers Innovative Services for Hawaii Kai Pet Owners

If you are planning a vacation and don't want to board your pets, or just want day care or at-home vacation-sitting, contact Pacific Paws in the Koko Marina Center. They also offer grooming, training, nutritional supplements, and advice.  808-394-9663.

Christmas Walk for Hui 'Ilio Fun and Successful

Hawaii Kai Dog Park Now has Park Rangers

38 folks have volunteered to be Park Rangers at our new Bark Park.  They fill the water bowls and poop bag dispensers, help keep the park clean, and assist new park users.  To volunteer, visit the Hui 'Ilio Hawaii web site or contact me, Barbara Abe.  The next class starts Sept. 13. 

How to Act in the Park

Barbara will share the Hui 'Ilio Hawaii Tips & Etiquette for the new Hawaii Kai Dog Park - just call her or email barbara@barbarashawaii.com.  To help feed homeless pets, visit Animal Rescue every day!

Hawaii Kai is a very pet-friendly place - just ask my 2 dogs, Coco and Muffin.  See you at the new Dog Park!

 

Barbara's Tips for Safely Moving your Pets
Hawaii Quarantine Laws
Hawaii Humane Society
Moving Tips from the Humane Society of the U.S.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on house training
Air Animals Pet Movers
Atlas World Group for moving tips