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March 29, 1998
TO: Council Members
FROM: ConnieKiriu``'`~ ~ A/R
Legislative Auditor
RE: Hawaii Island Humane Society
The attached quarterly reports from the Hawaii Island Humane Society from 1996 to present are
being submitted to the Council as required by Section 4-8, Hawaii County Code.
A packet of information summarizing the programs and services offered by the Hawaii Island
Humane Society has been transmitted by them for your information.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
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HAWAII ISLAND
NUM~INE
SOCIETY
March 17, 1998
Ms. Connie Kiriu
Legislative Auditor
Office of the County Clerk
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Ms. Kiriu:
Per your request, enclosed are the Hawaii Island Humane Society's quarterly
reports that you were missing. I apologize for this oversight and will make sure
that these reports are provided to you on a timely basis.
Also enclosed is a packet of information summarizing our programs and
services. I hope you will take the time to read through it.
Should you have any questions or require further information please call me at
329-8002.
Very truly yours,
i~a Fowler
Executive Director
Enclosures
AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION
74-5225 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Telephone (808) 329-1175 Fax (808) 329-4618
Keaau (808) 966-5458 Kamuela (808) 885-4558
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
MONTHLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 3RD QUARTER (JAN - MAR)
KONA WAIMEA KEAAU 70TAL
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Dogs Cats Other Dogs Cats ' Other Doys Cats Orher Doqs Ca[s I Other Total
Surrendered 363 398 25 258 ! 195 11 964 554 53 1,585: 1,147 89 2.821
Redeemed 44 i 6 0 37 7 0 80~ 6 0 161: 19 0 180
Adopted 92 76 ~ 10 40 12 2 151 ! 84 ! 22 283 172 I 34 489
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Euthan~zed 226 315. 12 178 175 ' 2 i25 ~ 443 I 24 1.129 I 93~_ 38 2.100
Other - - 1 ~I 1 ~ 3 7 8 ---21 7 12 ~ 23 17 52
Adoption 29% 19% 40% 18% 6% ! 18% 1.% 15% 42% 20% ' 12% i 38% 19%
Percentage
KONA ~ WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dog Licenses. #
Number Issued 366 ~ 174 532 1,072
Fees Collected $1,416.40 $787.40 $2,473.30 $4,677 10
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Calls for Pickup and Assistance 1,200 'i 546 I 1,543 3.289
After-Hcurs Emergency Call-Outs 23 6 'i 46 75
Miles Traveled 7,049 6,606 i 14,786 28,441
Deac Anunals Collected- ~ I
Dogs 4 3 33 4C
~ats 34 6 119 159
Others 1 3 9
Total 39 i 14 155 208
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HRS 143 2 0 0 4 4
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1996 4TH QUARTER (APR - JUN)
KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs Cats OUier Dogs Cats Other Dogs Cats Otl~er Dogs Cats Other Totaf
Surrendered 406 796 5 263 429 10 1.098 1,463 133 1.7671 2,688 148 4,603
Redeemed 28 7~ 0 21 3 ~ 0 72 ~ 4 1 1 121 ~ 14 ~ 1 136
Adopted 92 79 3 28 20 'i 2 136 SO ~ 29 256 ~L 179 34 - -469
Euthanized 285 ~ 709 1 2 208 ~ 406 I 1 877 1,342 72 1,370 2.457 75 3,502
Other ~ 1 1 0 -fi 0 ~ -_-7 13 ~ 37 ~ 31 20 i 38 38 96
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Adoption 24% ~ 10% 60% 12% 5°/ 20% 13% j 5% 22% 16°io ' 7°io 23% 10%
Percentage I
KONA I WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dog Licenses:
Number Issued 290 94 433 817
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Fees Collected 51,423.90 ! 5439.40 I 52,189.30 54,052 60
Calls for Pickup and Assistance 1,006 i 489 ~ 1,562 3.057
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After-Hours Emergency Call-Outs 28 ' 12 ~ _ 43 80
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Miles Traveled _ _ 6,940 j 6,349 19,039 32,328
Dead Animals Collected-. _ - ~ ~ _ ~
Dogs 1 ~ ~ _ 25 L 12-~
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Cats 1 S 20 I, 104 139
Others 1 0 7 8
Total 27 ! 26 136 1A9
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Gtations Issued
HGC 4-30 3 i 1 2 6
HRS 143.2 O I 0 I 0 0
Total 3 ~ 1 ~ 2 6
HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT _
APRIL 1, THRU JUNE 30, 1996
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
DESCRIPTION APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL
SALARIES 8 BENEFITS: 'i
Salaries & Wages 27,168.09 25,816.70 27,588.56 80,573.35
Fica & Medicare 2,078.37 2,068.63 2,157.34 6,304.34
Unemployment Taxes 1,344.11 2,754.28 4.098.39
Retirement 2,41 1.80 2,41 1.80
Medical Plan 2,754.28 2,754.28
TDI Insurance 0.00
Total Salaries & Employee Benefits: 35,756.65 30,639.61 29,745.90 96,142.16
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Animal Care: Drugs 672.95 610.53 215.31 1,498.79
Animal Care: Food 25.14 ! 25.14
Advertising 38.82 24.70 130.57 I 194.09
Auto Expenses 1,596.65 1,219.28 2,765.49 5,581.42
Dead Animal Pickup/Disposal 215.06 215.06
Animal Landfill Fees 769.30 187.95 124.25 ' 1,081.50
Insurance 3,451.00 4,625.00 8,076.00
Office Expense 1.906.30 150.00 281.52 2,337.82
Printing 151.97 151.97
Meeting Expense 145.82 145.82
Other Taxes & Licenses 297.23 254.40 551.63
Utilities 2,909.90 1,854.40 1,388.54 6,152.84
Kennel Supplies 1,685.79 1,301.54 1,314.32 4,301.65
Uniforms 1,007.40 46.84 1,054.24
Rent 219.25 104.68 323.93
Repairs & Maintenance 1,102.85 154.62 750.05 2,007.52
Office Equipment 1,658.84 1,658.84
Vehicles 1,058.46 1.058.46
Total Operating Expenses: 16,930.96 5,908.94 13,576.82 36,416.72
TOTAL EXPENSES: 52,687.61 36,548.55 43,322.72 132,558.88
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 1ST QUARTER (JULY SEPTI
KONA WA/MEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs Cats OUKr Dogs Cats Other Dogs Cats Otbe~ Dogs Cats other Tota!
Surrendered 379 752 43 333 330 1 1,252 1,330 143 1,964 2,412 187 4,563
Redeemed 31 2 0 32 2 0 81 1 2 144 5 2 151
Adopted 96 75 8 36 26 1 146 82 30 278 183 39 500
Euthanized 247 660 35 264 302 0 1,024 1,245 111 1,535 2,207 146 3,888
Other 5 15 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 7 17 0 24
Adoption 28°k 10°,6 19°~ 12°~ 8°,6 100°.6 12°~ 6°k 21°h 15°~ 8°.6 21°~ 11°,6
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KONA WA/MEA KEAAU TOTAL
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Number Issued 282 116 468 866
Fees Collected $1,265.90 $537.60 $2,170.20 $3,973.70
Calls for Pickup and Assistance 1,166 462 1,700 3,328
After-Hours Emergency Call-0uts 38 18 50 106
Miles Traveled 6,221 6,849 17,514 30,584
Dead A i
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~9s 3 6 35 44
Cats 26 21 85 132
Others 1 1 13 15
Total 30 28 133 191
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HCC 4-30 7 0 0 7
HRS 143.2 1 0 2 3
Total 8 0 2 10
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
JULY 1 THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
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ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
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sAi.AR~s & sExEPrrs:
Salaries & Wages 27,196.29 27,783.03 29,649.64 84,628.96
Fica & Medware 2,080.48 2,125.40 2,103.96 6,309.84
Unemployment Taxes !,726.69 1,726.69
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Retirement 2.903.10 2,903.10
2,533.74 3,263.28 3,061.52 8,858.54
Medical Plan _
TDI Insurance 0.00
Total Salaries & Employee Brnrfits: 36,440.30 33,171.71 .34,815.12 104,427.13
OPERATING E}~FNSES:
Animal Care; Drugs 725.95 1,283.69 2009.64
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p~~ fin; P~ 69.82 79 38 119.29 268 49
Spay/Neuter Cap _ 30 000 00 30 00000
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Animal Care: Veterinary 63.55 63 55
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Advertising 146 40 146.40
Auto Expenses 1 296.76 3,310 83 2,112.82 6 720.41
Dead Animal Pickup/Ihsposal 344.50 l87 58 624.26 1 156.34
Animal Landfill Fees 362.40 129.50 652.40 1,144.30
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Insurance 5,725.00 7,676.00 _1,000.00„ 14,401.00
Office Expense 739.54 410.11 127.94 1,277.59
Printing _ 163.33 _ _ 163.33
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Meeting Expense.._. . -
Other Taxes & Licenses 130.25 60.63 531.20 722.08
Utilities 1.518.81 2,278.75 _,2,055.04 5,852.60
Accounting & Audit 260.00 416.00 676.00
Humane Education - 15.36 _ _ 15.36 -
KcnnclSupplies 644.18 2,583.43 _1,335.53 4,563.14_
Uniforms 127.97 1,232,73 ]13.53 1,474.23
Kcut 104.17 183,57 113.73 401.47
'Repairs & Maintenance 528.79 88.40 726.98 1,344.17
Equipment Rental 158.34 158.34
Office Equipment 520.82 520.82
Totzl~~~ F-xP~~E_._ _ 12,805.02 20,082.36 40,191.88 _73,079.26
TOTAL EXPENSES: 49,24532 53,254.07 75,007.00 177,506.39
HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 2ND QUARTER (OCT - DELI
KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs Cats ~ other Dogs ~ Cats Other Dogs ~ Cats Ocher Dogs Cats other Tota(
Surrendered 368 559 10 303 317 5 1,133 963 76 1.804 1,839 ~ 91 3,734
Redeemed 48 2 0 33 5 i 3 70 5 3 151 12 ~~i 6 169
Adopted 83 77 5 29 , 30 0 127 103 42 239 -2-10+1}--47 496
Euthanized 236 ! 47~ 4 236 ~ 277 I 2 921 I 851 30 1,393 1,603 I 36 3.032
Other 1 5 1 5 5 0 15 4 i 1 21 14 2 37
AdoptlOn 26% 14% 56% 11% 10% 0% 12°h 11% 58% 15% 12% 57% 14%
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KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dog Licenses:
Number Issued 260 128 490 878
Fees Collected $1,012.40 $612.80 $2,280.90 53,906.10
Calls for Pickup and Assistance 1,331 672 ~ 1,916 3,919
After-Hours Emergency Call-Outs 33 I 22 21 76
Miles Traveled 7,001 5 650 16 813 29 464
Dead Animals Collected- `
Dogs 5 7 i 25 37
Cats 21 9 93 123
Others 1 I 2~ 1 _ - 5
Total 28 18 119 165
Citations Issued
HCC 4-30 8 3 I v0 ~ 11 LL
HRS 143 2 1 ~ 0_ 3 _4
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Total 9 3 3 15
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT _
OCTOBER ~l, 1996 THRU DECEMBER 31, 1996
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
DESCRIPTION OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL
SALARIES & BENEFITS:
Salaries 8 Wages 29,139.37 25,302.83 28,954.73 83,396.93
Fica 8 Medicare 2,515.29 1,996.59 2,215.05 6,726.93
Unemployment Taxes 0.00
Retirement 0.00
Medical Plan 6,449.06 (326.02( 3,061.52 9,184.56
TDI Insurance 0.00
Total Salaries & Employee Benefits: 38,103.72 26,973.40 34,231.30 99,308.42
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Animal Care: Drugs 88.73 735.00 823.73
Animal Care: Food 160.89 488.55 679.64 1,329.08
Animal Care: Veterinarian 149.75 149.75
Advertising 1,669.86 48.90 402.67 2,121.43
Auto Expenses 1,929.27 2,804.18 2,836.03 7,569.48
Dead Animal Pickup/Disposal 810.83 406.13 1,216.96
Animal Landfill Fees 124.95 554.05 346.15 1,025.15
Insurance 3,809.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,809.00
Office Expense 421.24 771.96 306.07 1,499.27
Printing 315.63 389.03 667.80 1,372.46
Meeting Expense NCB 1,059.56 97.73 1,157.29
Other Taxes 8 Licenses p (304.65) (304.65)
Utilities 2,778.98 2,160.52 2,420.51 7,360.01
Accounting & Auditing Q-0 h 468.00 305.50 773.50
Kennel Supplies 2,878.31 1,015.04 1,827.59 5.720.94
Legal 133.95 198.20 100.00 432.15
Uniforms 178.27 47.89 104.16 330.32
Rent 110.09 208.34 178.13 496.56
Repairs & Maintenance 274.08 624.49 1,057.08 1,955.65
Office Equipment/Rentals 0 148.46 148.46
Vehicles ~pQ 13,408.16 1,290.62 14,698.78
Total Operating Expenses: 16,096.16 24,777.62 14,811.54 55,685.32
TOTAL EXPENSES: 54,199.88 51,751.02 49,042.84 154,993.74
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 3RD QUARTER (JAN - MAR)
KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs Ca[s Other Dogs Cats other Dogs Cats other goys Cats Other Total
Surrendered 340 542 18 279 224 34 1,191 686 100 1,810 1,452 152 3,414
Redeemed 38 9 0 42 4 0 89 3 6 169 16 6 191
Adopted 101 7~ 11 58 26 0 145 104 28 304 209 39 552
Euthanized 201 445 0 1781 190 16 951 578 63 1,3301 1,213 79 2,622
Other 0 9 7 1 4 18 6 1 3 7 14 28 49
Adoption 33°,G 15°h 100°~ 25°~ I 12°~ 0°~ 13°h 15°k 31°h 19°h 15% 33°h 17°k
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KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
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Number Issued 382 168 494 1,044
Fees Collected $1,656.20 $716.80 $2,205.40 $4,578.40
Calls for Pickup and Assistance 1,304 828 2,055 4,187
After-Hours Emergency Call-Outs 39 19 29 87
Miles Traveled 7,842 6,168 18,454 32,464
Dead Animals Collected: `
_s 5 58 69
Dogs
Cats 20 ~ 11 114 145
Others 0 2 4 6
Total 26 18 176 220
Citations Issued:
4 9 3 16
HCC 4-30
HRS 143.2 1 0 1 2 3
HCC 4-31 0 1 0 1
Total 5 10 5 20
HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
JANUARY THRU MARCH, 1997
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
DESCRIPTION JANUARY FEBRUARY 1 MARCH TOTAL
SALARIES 8 BENEFITS: ~ _
Salaries 8, Wages 29,253.16 25,588.32 27,727.23 82,568.71
Fica & Medicare 2,378.98 1,957.49 2,121.14 6,457.61
Unemployment Taxes 996.80 447.19 1,443.99
Retirement 3,148.78 3,146.78
Medical Plan 6.449.06 (326.02) ~ (326.02) 5,797.02
TDI Insurance 1,285.00 6.00 1,291.00
Total Salaries & Employee Benefits: 43,511.78 27,666.98 29,528.35 100,707.1 I
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Animal Care: Drugs 176.59 743.59 367.50 1,287.68
Animal Care: Food 466.06 439.21 168.34 1.073.61
Animal Care: Veterinarian 102.3 102.30
Advertising 591.46 38.80 184.25 814.51
Auto Expenses 2,365.94 2,066.91 1,629.03 6,061.88
Dead Animal Pickup/Disposal 405.41 405.41
Animal Landfill Fees 105.00 506.80 100.10 711.90
Insurance 1,000.00 1,000.00 997.00 2,997.00
Office Expense 367.02 286.33 1,228.53 1,881.88
Printing 160.00 160.00
Meeting Expense 33.30 44.77 1,037.00 1,115.07
Other Taxes & Licenses 5.00 5.00
Utilities 2.922.40 2,063.21 2,580.87 7,566.48
Accounting 8 Auditing 133.25 243.75 200.00 577.00
Humane Education 34.93 31.25 62.29 128.47
Kennel Supplies 2,983.47 2,957.56 992.81 6,933.84
Legal 222.76 222.76
Uniforms 73.21 80.17 710.88 864.26
Rent 104.17 208.34 312.51
Repairs 8 Maintenance 611.74 534.30 540.27 1,686.31
Travel 3
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Office Equipment/Rentals 186.00 75.28 261.28
Vehicles 0.00
Total Operating Expenses: 12,256.84 11,503.31 11,627.90 35,388.05
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TOTAL EXPENSES: 55,768.62 39,170.29 41,156.25 136,095.16
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 4TH QUARTER (APR - JUNE)
KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs I Cats Other Dogs Cats I Ocher pops Cats Other Dogs i Cats I Other Total
Surrendered 382 814 25 257 449 I 13 1,232 1,559 96 1,871 12,822 ' 134 4,827
Redeemed 26 4 0 13 4 0 100 7 3 139 15 3 157
Adopted 80 93 20 39~~28 ! 3 132 75 ~ 32 251 196 55 502
I, Euthanized 271 713 3 2044 416 7 997 1,471. 56 1,472 2,600 ~ 66 4,138
Other 5 4 2 1 1 3 3 6 5 9 11 ~ 10 30
Adoption 23% j 12% 87% 16% 6% 30% 12% ' 5% 36% 15% 7% ~ 45% 11%
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KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dog Licenses:
Number Issued 236 73 388 697
Fees Collected $1,092.50 $345.20 $2,026.80 $3,464.50
Calls for Pickup and Assistance 1,250 600 2,238 4,088
After-Hours Emergency Call-Outs 31 14 19 64
Miles Traveled 8,023 I 5,810 16,790 30,623
Dead Animals Collected:
Dogs 10 3 43 56
Cats 15 15 ~ 84 114
Others 0 I 4 3 7
Total 2?5 22 130 177
Citations Issued:
HCC 4-30 11 3 5 19
HRS 143 2 1 0 3 4
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Total 12 I 3 8 23
HAWAII ISLAND HUNANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
APRIL THRU JUNE 1997
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
DESCRIPTION APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL
SALARIES & BENEFITS _
Salaries & Wages 28,131.01 29.058.38 26.416.72 83,606.11
Fica & Medicare 2,152.03 2.222.96 2,020.87 6,395.86
Unemployment Taxes 1.913.90 (238.34) 238.34 1,913.90
Retirement 2.797.19 2.588.65 5.385.84
Medical Plan 7,415.48 2,859.76 3.148.70 13.423.94
TDI Insurance -
Total Salaries 8 Employee Benefits: 42,409.61 33,902.76 34,413.28 110,725.65
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Animal Care: Drugs 928.73 1.663.53 2,592.26
Animal Care: Food 64.21 _ 21.56 802.78 888.55
Animal Care: Veterinarian 89.60 20.84 110.44
Advertising 391.06 313.09 398.40 1.102.55
Auto Expenses 1.815.82 1.899.30 1,736.28 5,451.40
Dead Animal Pickup/Disposal 810.84 810.84
Animal landfill Fees 559.30 444.50 1,003.80
Insurance 2.631.00 2,460.00 5,091.00
Office Expense 1.079.79 183.53 1,301.64 2,565.16
Printing -
Meeting Expense 36.47 36.47
Other Taxes & licenses 124.13 195.30 319.43
Utilities 2.776.81 1,420.16 4,958.30 9,155.27
Outside Services 30.00 30.00
Accounting & Auditing 336.00 383.50 721.50
Humane Education - _
Kennel Supplies 907.83 512.72 2,609.72 4,030.27
Legal 451.04 451.04
Uniforms 68.88 123.80 98.00 290.68
Rent 117.17 312.51 429.68
Repairs & maintenance 938.13 _ 169.29 688.59 1,796.01
Travel 141.00 _ 14.00 155.00_
Office Equipment/Rentals 369.76 369.76
Vehicles 8,800.00 8,800.00
Total operating Expenses: 22,177.69 6,320.98 17,702.44 46,201.11
TOTAL EXPENSES: 64,587.30 40,223.74 52,115.72 156,926.76
HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 1ST QUARTER (JULY - SEPT)
KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs ~ Ca[s Other Dogs Cats Other Dogs ~ Cats Ocher pot's Cats Other
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Surrendered 383 858 5 249 415 3 1,140 1.437 I 48 1,772 2,710 56 4,538
Redeemed 39 3 0 16 1 0 97 5 1 152 9 1 162
Adopted 84 99 0 34 20 1 164 58 ~ 14 282 177 15 474
Euthanized 252 746 3 199 394 2 875 1,373 31 1,326 2,513 36 3,875
Other 8 10 2 0 0 0 4 1 ~ 2 12 11 ~ 4 27
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KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dog Licenses
Number Issued 341 69 424 834
Fees Collected $1,402.00 $282.90 I $2,056.40 $3,741.30
Calls for Pickup and Assistance 892 603 1,820 3,315
After-Hours Emergency Call-Outs 31 17 26 74
Miles Traveled 8,813 5,774 17,355 31,942
Dead Animals Collected:
Dogs S 12 ! 35 52
Cats 22 19 70 111
Others 0 4 ~ 4 8
Total 27 35 109 171
Citations Issued:
HCC 4-30 7 p 2 g
HRS 1432 0 0-{ 2 2
Other _ 0 ~ 0~ 1 1
Total 7 0 I 5 12
HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
JULY THRU SEPTEMBER, 1997 _
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
DESCRIPTION JULY AUGUST SEPT TOTAL
SALARIES 8 BENEFITS
Salaries 8 Wages 29.121.80 24.967.09 24,762.92 78,851.81
Fica 8 Medicare 2,227.81 1,909.98 1.910.92 6,048.71
Unemployment Taxes 2,321.10 377.44 346.17 3,044.71
Retirement 3.272.96 3,272.96
Medical Plan 2.946.94 2,532.38 5,479.32
TDI Insurance '
Total Salaries 8 Employee Benefits: 36,943.67 30,201.45 29,552.39 96,697.51
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Animal Care: Drugs 1,895.02 1.584.11 580.41 4,059.54
Animal Care: Food 100.12 97.80 23.69 221.61
Animal Care: Veterinarian 114.07 114.07
Advertising 208.73 194.30 403.03
Auto Expenses 1,586.16 1.203.29 1,974.25 4,763.70
Dead Animal Pickup/Disposal 252.98 252.98
Animal landfill Fees 193.20 703.85 897.05
Insurance 3,961.53 3,955.86 2.288.00 10,205.39
Office Expense 872.21 46.29 1,098.99 2,017.49
Printing '
Other Taxes 8 licenses 60.63 140.70 91.65 292.98
Utilities 2,902.12 2.357.98 3.044.05 8,304.15
Outside Services 88.40 1,602.03 1,690.43
Accounting 8 Auditing
Mumane Education 114.40 114.40
Kennel Supplies 1.188.28 270.21 1,243.36 2,701.85
Legal 66.53 442.21 508.74
Uniforms 91.62 128.80 220.42
Rent 104.17 104.17 104.17 312.51
Repairs 8 maintenance 462.70 491.19 1,430.65 2,384.54
Meeting Expenses 312.59 _ 312.59
Office Equipment/Rentals
Vehicles
Spay/Neuter Program 30.000.00
Total operating Expenses: 44,322.48 10,888.11 14,566.88 39,777.47
TOTAL EXPENSES: 81.266.15 41,089.56 44,119.27 136.474.98
HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY SHELTER ACTIVITY REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 2ND QUARTER IOCT - DECI
KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs ! Cats Omer Dogs Cats Other Dogs Cats Other Dogs ' Cats Other To[al
Surrendered 373 I 574 ~ 29 383 ' 344 10 1.219 906 53 1,975 ~ 1,824 92 3,891
Redeemed 41 6 0 23 . 1 0 87 7 1 151 ~ 14 1 166
Adopted 87 I 86 22 42 28 7 163 101 17 292 ~ 215 ' 46 553
Euthanized 236 475-I~--6 316 315 3 958 798 ~ 34 1,510 1,588 43 3,141
Other 9 ~ 7! 1 2 0 0 11 ! 0 1 2~ ~ 7 2 31
Adoption 27% 15% it 79% 12% i 8% 70% 15% i 11% 33% 16% i 12% 52% 15%
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KONA WAIMEA I KEAAU TOTAL
Dog Licenses: ;
Number Issued 500 98 401 ggg
Fees Collected $1,770.00 $479.80 $1,966.10 $4,215.90
Calls for Pickup and Assistance 1,076 903 1,453 3,432
After-Hours Emergency Call-Outs 24 15 22 61
Miles Traveled 7,177 8,058 13,438 28,673
Dead Animals Collected:
Dogs _ _ 5 I _ 12 _ 33 50
Cats 18 22 ~ 79 119
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Total 25 39 118 182
Citations Issued
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HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER 1997
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
DESCRIPTION OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
SALARIES & BENEFITS
Salaries & Wages 27,024.54 26.497.15 26.328.35 79,850.04
Fica & Medicare 2,067.38 2._0.27.02 2,327.15 6,421.55_
Unemployment Taxes 1.759.17 1,759.17
Retirement 2.541.31 2,541.31
Medical Plan 2.946.94 2.946.94 3.154.22 9,048.10
TDI Insurance 1,359.00 1,359.00
Total Salaries b Employee Benefits: 36,339.34 31,471.11 33,168.72 100,979.17
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Animal Care: Drugs 922.90 768.40 64.10 1,755.40
Animal Care: Food 147.62 12.70 40.52 200.84
Animal Care: Veterinarian 112.19 112.19
Advertising 328.43 414.73 743.16
Auto Expenses 2,264.32 1.224.93 2.184.18 5,673.43
Dead Animal Pickup/Disposal 405.41 376.69 782.10
Animal landfill fees
Insurance 1.020.59 3,479.53 4,500.12
Office Expense 1,087.01 502.26 3,532.31 5,121.58
Printing 499.37 499.37
Other Taxes & licenses 90.60 73.97 73.96 238.53
Utilities 3,028.56 1.778.94 2.499.20 7,306.70
Outside Services
Accounting & Auditing
Humane Education
Kennel Supplies 1.363.35 758.33 1,260.81 3,382.49
Legal 135.10 1,518.75 1,653.85
Uniforms 145.51 159.72 118.56 423.79
Rent 104.17 104.17 104.17 312.51
Repairs & maintenance 1,729.70 839.54 586.95 3,156.19
Meeting Expenses 758.00 758.00
Office Equipment/Rentals _
vehicles
Spay/Neuter Program
Total operating Expenses: 13,625.23 8.674.04 14,320.98 36,620.25
TOTAL EXPENSES: 49,964.57 40.145.15 47,489.70 137,599.42
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Hawaii Island Humane Society Fact Sheet
Hawaii Island Humane Society was founded in 1963 in Hilo and has been active in animal
welfare on our island ever since. In 1990 the county asked the Hawaii Island Humane Society
to expand its operations island-wide and to run three shelters on the island. Today, the Hawaii
Island Humane Society operates shelters in Keaau, Waimea and Kona and its board of directors
is comprised of representatives from across the island.
Mission
The mission of the Hawaii Island Humane Society is to enhance the bond between humans and
animals, prevent cruelty to animals and eliminate pet overpopulation.
Facts & Figures
Last fiscal year, the Hawaii Island Humane Society:
• Cared for 16,500 homeless animals island-wide
• Responded to 15,522 calls for assistance
• Reunited 668 bst pets with their owners
• Traveled 123,135 miles to help the animals and people of Hawaii County
• Sold 1,200 low-cost spay/neuter certificates to the public
• Sold 3,485 dog licenses
• Found new being homes for 2,000 ardmals
Staffing
The Hawaii Island Humane Society has:
• 16 Employees
• Between 100 -120 Volunteers who provide nearly 10,000 hours of free labor to help care for
the animals of our island.
• Funding
In the last fiscal year the Hawaii Island Humane Society has:
• Received grants totaling $72,375
• Generated funds (outside courtly corrtrad and grants) totaling $143,090
• Voluntarily performed a financial audit
• Reduced its reliance on county funding by 30°6
Programs
The Hawaii Island Humane Society provides the following:
• 24-hour, on-call island-wide emergency service
• Low-Cost spay/neuter program that this year will provide twice as many certificates as in
previous years
• Investigations into animal cruelty
• Legislative support for animal welfare laws
• Humane education at no cost to the schools or county
• Animal health care and vacanation program at no cost to the county
• Reunifigtion of lost pets and owners
• Animal adoptions
• Sheffer tours for school children
• Speaker's bureau
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The points listed below comprise a set of standards that the Hawaii Island
Humane Society is committed to upholding. They ensure the highest level of
service from the Hawaii Isiand Humane Society and set up the necessary
checks and balances required to be a contractor of the County of Hawaii.
1. Age of the Organization - 1998 marks the 35th anniversary of the Hawaii
Island Humane Society. We have proven to be a very stable organization
and one that has gained tremendous community trust and support.
2. Performance History with the County of Hawaii -The Hawaii Island
Humane Society has been a contractor of the County for 26 years. We have
a proven ability to perform under the terms and conditions of a County
contract as well as comply with all reporting requirements. In 1990, the
County of Hawaii was so satisfied with the service provided, that officials
asked the Hawaii Island Humane Society to expand fts services to
encompass the entire island. In the last 18 months we are aware of only two
complaints filed against the organization -both of them were
unsubstantiated.
3. Financial Stability -The County of Hawaii animal control contract is not
the sole source of income for the Hawaii Island Humane Society. Currently,
other sources of funding account for 30% of our total budget. This gives us
the ability to provide services above and beyond the scope of the contract to
help the people and animals of the Big Island.
4. Financial Audit -The Hawaii Island Humane Society, of its own free will
(and at no cost to the County), had an audit performed for the fiscal year
ended 6/30/97. We have repeatedly asked the County administration to
fund an annual audit of our organization.
5. Subsidy of the County Contract -For several years now, the Hawaii
Island Humane Society has found it necessary to subsidize the County
Animal Control Contract with private funds. We are committed to animal
weltare on our island and that is why we are willing to provide funding to
maintain the standards we have set. This current fiscal year, we received no
increase in County funding over the last fiscal year. We are fortunate to
have the financial stability to maintain staffing and service to the community.
6. Funding from Grants/Foundations -The Hawaii Island Humane
Society last year funded 75% of a $115,000 expansion project at the Keaau
Shelter by obtaining funding from private foundations. No County-derived
funds were used on this project. While foundation funding is a great source
of income, they have very strict requirements and screening processes for
awarding of these moneys. Only organizations who can prove they are well-
managed and fiscally responsible will qual'rfy for this kind of funding.
7. Compliance with IRS reyuirements/Completion of Form 990 - It is
the policy of the Hawaii Island Humane Society to be in full compliance with
all IRS and State regulations regarding non-profit organizations. We are
current in our payments of all taxes including payroll and general excise,
and all required filings.
8. Board of Directors -The Hawaii Island Humane Society board of
directors is comprised of representatives from all over the Big Island. Each
area's needs are assessed based on where needs are the greatest. Our
board is active in the creation of policies and maintains oversight of the
management. Regular board meetings are held bi-monthly and accurate
minutes are taken and distributed to the board members.
9. Donors -Any non-profit organization relies heavily on their donors to help
defray the costs of providing services. In the last five years our donor base
(membership) has grown from approximately 200 to approximately 3,000.
Each of these individuals believes in the mission of the Humane Society and
the ability of the Hawaii Island Humane Society to carry it out.
10.Insurance -The Hawaii Island Humane Society maintains in excess of
$1,000,000 of liability insurance in addition to directors and officers
insurance and property and casualty coverage for all three shelters.
11.Volunteers -The Hawaii Island Humane Society currently has between
100 - 120 volunteers who perform tasks from answering phones to cleaning
kennels and caring for animals. Collectively our volunteers contributed
nearly 10,000 hours of free labor last fiscal year. Two of our volunteers were
honored last year by receiving the Governor's Kilohana award for
outstanding volunteer service.
12.Employees -Our staff is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. Our
Keaau shelter manager has been with the Hawaii Island Humane Society
for 18 years, our Waimea shelter manager has worked for the Humane
Society for 20 years. In addition, we have a former San Diego police officer,
a social worker, a veterinary technician and two large-animal specialists on
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our staff. We constantly strive to provide training opportunities to our staff
and have sent many of them to Honolulu for training at the Hawaiian
Humane Society and to Mainland training classes.
13.EquipmenUSupplies -The Hawaii Island Humane Society has received
through foundation funding and private donations much of the equipment we
use including computers, printers, phone systems, furniture and office
supplies.
14.Reducing Costs through Building Relationships -The Hawaii Island
Humane Society has been successful in creating partnerships with the local
veterinary community to provide spay/neuter surgeries at greatly reduced
prices for the low-cost spay/neuter program. We have also negotiated with
Hawaii Mega-Cor, the local distributor of lams pet food to donate all pet food
for our three shelters at no cost. They are also providing vaccinations and
other health care supplies at greatly reduced prices.
15. Professional Affiliations -The Hawaii Island Humane Society is an
affiliate member of the American Humane Association and the Humane
Society of the United States. We are also members of the Hawaii
Employers' Council and utilize their professional expertise on personnel
matters. Executive Director, Lisa Fowler is also an active member in good
standing of the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Hawaii State
Federation of Humane Societies comprised of executive directors from the
Humane Societies on Oahu, Maui and Kauai and the National Society of
Fund Raising Executives. These organizations provide support,
professional development and training opportunities.
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Hawaii Island Humane Society
Officer Training
Following is a list of the training each of our officers has received. In addition, we are
working with the statewide federation of humane societies in planning a National Animal
Control Association (NACA) training course in Honolulu later this year.
Duane Mendoza
Keaau Sheffer Manger
National Horse Abuse Investigation School Durango, CO
8126-31 /91
National Cruelty Investigations School Level 1 1/21/93
Animal Control Officer7raining Kona, HI 1/29193
National Cruelty Investigation School Level 2 9/93
Humane Officer Training Program Honolulu, HI 8/94
Badging Class Hilo 1994
Humane OfficerTrainirx~ Waikii Ranch, 7/96
National Cruelty Investigation School Level 3 3/96
Humane Officer Tratrdng Wafloi Ranch 7/96
Ride-along Training (Island-wide) 1/97
Humane Officer Training HiloBadging Class 5/97
Search and Seizure Workshop, Kdna Prosecutor's Office 1/98
Humane Officer Training (Hawauan Humane Society) Kona Sheffer 1/98
Humane Society of the United States F_xpo 1998 San Diego 2/98
Jonah Johnasen Badging Class Hilo 1994
Humane Officer Training, Hawaiian Humane Society 1994
Humane Officer Training Walkti Ranch 7/96
Humane Officer TrainingBadging Class 5/97
Various in-house training
Hawaii Police Department Recxuit Classes
Report Writing 3/9/96 and 3/13/98
Virginia Medeiros Humane Society of the United States Animal Control Academy 2/93
Badging Class Hilo 1994
Humane Officer Training Hawaiian Humane Society 1994
Humane Officer Training Waikii Ranch 7/96
Humane Officer TrainingBadging Class 5/97
Various in-house training
Shon Bowden Humane Officer Training Hawaiian Humane Society 1994
Badging Class Hilo 1994
Large Animal Handling Hawaiian Humane Society 1995
Humane Officer Trairnng Waikii Ranch 7/96
Humane Officer TrainingBadging Class 5/97
Animal Behavior/Evaluations Hawaiian Humane Society 2/98
Various in-house training
Jenny Sorkin In-house training
Search and Seizure Workshop -Kona Prosecutor's Office 1/98
Police Recruit Classes
Community Relations 3/4!98
Guttural Diversity 3/6/98
Ethics and Professionalism 3/6/98
Techniques of Observation 3/9/98
Sexual Harassment 3/11/98
Report Writing 3!13/98
Report Wntmg (Mock Exercises) 4!13/98
Collection/Preservation of Evidence 5/1 /98
Crisis Management 5/6/98
Kaleo Evans In-house training
Police Recruit Classes
Community Relations 3/4/98
Cultural Diversity 3/6/98
Ethics and Professionalism 3/6/98
Techniques of Observation 3/9/98
Sexual Harassment 3/11198
Report Writing 3/13/98
Report Writing (Mock Exercises) 4/13/98
Collection/Preservation of Evidence 5/1/98
Crisis Management 5/98
Luci Price Search and Seizure Workshop Kona Prosecutor's Office 1/98
Humane Officer Training (Hawauan Humane Society) Kona Sheffer 1/98
Animal Behavior/Evaluations Hawaiian Humane Society 2/98
Police Recruit Classes
Techniques of Observation 3/9/98
Report Writing 3/13/98
Report Writing (Mock Exercises) 4/13/98
Mike Heinicke Search and Seizure Workshop, Kona Prosecutor's Office 1198
Humane Officer Training (Hawauan Humane Society) Kona Shelter 1198
Police Recruit Classes:
Animal Behavior/Evaluations 2/98
Police Recruit Classes
Techniques of Observation 3/9/98
Report Writing 3/13/98
Report Wnting (Mock Exercises) 4/13/98
Jack Cox
Kona Sheffer Manager
Badging Class Hilo 1994
Euthanasia Training -Hawaiian Humane Society 1995
Large Animal Handling Honolulu 7/95
Humane Officer Training, Waikii Ranch 7/96
Sheffer Dog Handling (use of gentle leader) 10/97
Search and Seizure Workshop Kona Prosecutor's Office 1/98
Humane Officer Training (Hawauan Humane Society) Kona Sheffer 1198
Police Recruit Classes
Report Writing 3/13/98
Report Writing (Mock Exercises) 4/13/98
Crisis Management 5/6!98
Lani Bannister
Waimea Shelter Manger
Animal Control Road Service Hawaiian Humane Society 1980
Cruelty Investigations Hawaiian Humane Society 7/81
Euthanasia Hawaiian Humane Society 1984
Animal Control Academy Texas 4/85
Police Recruit Training Classes Hilo 1991
Animal Control Training Kona 1/92
Humane Officer Seminar (Obtained Certificate) 1994
Badging Class Hilo 1994
Euthanasia/Animal Restraint 1995
Police Recruit Class
Interviewing Techniques 1997
Laws of Discrimination 1997
Humane Officer Trainirg, Waikii Ranch 7/96
Humane Officer TrainingBadging Class 5/97
Management Training GTE Waikoba 7/10/97
Management Skills -Hawaii Employer's Counal, Hilo - 6/97
Humane Officer Training (Hawaiian Humane Society) Kona Shelter 1/98
LaurdDee McKinney Euthanasia Kona 1991
Animal Control Academy East Oakland 1993 (Obtained
Certficate)
Humane Officer Seminar (Obtained Certificate) 1994
Badging Class Hilo 1994
Euthanasia/Animal Restraint Kona 1995
Humane OfficerTrairung, Waikii Ranch, 7196
Humane Officer Training HibBadging Class 5/97
Search and Seizure Workshop, Kona Prosecutor's Office 1/98
Police Recruit Classes
Guttural Diversity 3/6/98
Ethics and Professionalism 3/6198
Techniques of Observation 3/9/98
Repoli Writing 3/13/98
Report Writing (Mock Exercises) 4/13/98
Hawaii Island Humane Society
Board of Directors
Officers
President: Christina Skaggs Vice President: Cynthia Gillette-Wenner
Secretary: Cynthia Tai Treasurer: Ross Oue, CPA
Geographical Breakdown and Occupations of Board Members
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Leigh Critchlow - Reporter/VVriter
Cynthia Gillette-Wenner -Asian Textile Authorfty/Exporter
Christina Heliker -Geologist, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Christina Skaggs - Artist/Entrepreneur
Laura Thompson -Retired Executive Director, Hawaiian Humane Society
Kona/Waimea
Kadie Harris -Graphic Artist/Creative Director
Regan Matsumura -Real Estate SaleslDeveloper
Joane Nordstrom -Manager, Bank of Hawaii
Ross Oue -Certified Public Accountant
Karin Shaw -Marketing Executive
Cynthia Tai -Prosecuting Attorney
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• - ; years, since becoming the president of the Hawaiian Humane Society.
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Honolulu, Hawaii 96926: ° During that time, I have had the pleasure to visit their three
Telephorie: 808-946.2187,.:,'; shelters on several occasions and have always been most impressed
Eax` 80&-955-6034 with their programs. They are guided by on active and dedicated
- - volunteer board of directors who provide direction and oversight.
Board of Directors ; Throughout the years, they have made improvements in addressing
Chairperson animal-related issue on the Big Island, including building new,
Tames C. Tollefson improved animal holding spaces in their Keeau shelter, extended hours
Vice Chairperson
Pauline M. Osborne to better serve the community, and making more low cost spay/neuter
treasurer certificates available. They are a progressive organization which
Eric L. Teragawachi strives towards compliance through education and only as n Inst
Secretary
Gary T. Okamoto resort, enforcement through citation.
PresidenHCEO
Pamela sums Their executive director, Lisa Fowler is n member in good standing of
Eric Ako, DVM the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, aprofessional society
Marsha H. Bolson which strives for professionalism within the animal welfare and
Gerri Cadiz control field. Under Lisa's direction, their staff has attended
Dave Devenot trainings at the Hawaiian Humane Society in animal care,
Raymond J. Fujii investigations and customer service as well ns attended national
Diane D. Hastert conferences. In addition, our director of shelter operations, who is o
Pamela 5. )ones veterinarian, and our manager of animal care, have been invited,
Jack Kellner visited and trained with many of their staff on the most current and
Dana Krucky humane methods of euthanasia, animal handling, health care and
Matt Levi adoptions. We have always found their staff to be professional and
lean C. Marchant receptive to new and improved techniques for the difficult job they
Lawrence D. Rodriguez do; they always seem to strive for excellence.
Linda E. Ross
Please call me at 808-946-9067 if you have any questions.
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his year marks the 35th anniversary of the Hawaii Island Humane Society. Over the past 35
T years, many things have changed -we've improved our facilities, last year putting in
$100,000 worth of improvements to the Keaau shelter, we've helped thousands of animals
find new and loving homes, and we've spayed and neutered thousands of dogs and cats. But with
the passage of time, our mission has remained the same: to
protect animals from abuse and to help people solve their
animal-related problems.
Back in 1963 our board of directors was focused on "The fox said to the little
the most basic needs of animals: food, water, an owner that Prince -Men have forgotten
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didn't beat him/her. Today, we look at animal welfaze from a forget it. Vou remain respon-
slightly different view. We want each companion animal to sible, forever,• for what you
have their basic needs met, but we want more than that. We have tamed. "
ask people to consider the emotional needs of their pets, the
need to be safely confined to a yazd where they won't be Antoine de Saint-Exupery
subject to traffic and other dangers and the need to have The LiHle Prince
regulaz veterinary care and to not let pets reproduce irrespon-
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We have grown along with our community and today support three shelters with a staff of
15 employees and nearly 100 volunteers. We aze embazking on a humane education program that
will be offered at no charge to all Big Island schools, we now provide vaccinations to the animals
in our shelters, and soon we will begin an expanded spay/neuter program that will help to stop the
birth of thousands of unwanted animals.
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is a private, non-profit charitable organization. Our
funding is derived from a contract with the county of Hawaii to provide animal control services
and by generous donations from our community. Each day, caring individuals and corporations
show their commitment to animal welfaze on our island through their donations to the Humane
Society. Programs such as adoptions, animal health care/vaccinations and humane education, are
autside the scope of our animal control contract and must be paid for through private, donated
funds.
Today, 35 years after the Hawaii Island Humane Society was founded, we find ourselves
looking back for a sense of accomplishment and inspiration and looking forward to achievements
that at one time seemed impossible.
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cruelty to animals,
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their intrinsic value,
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As one year ends and another begins, it seems natural to reflect on the many events
that make up a year. For the Hawaii Island Humane Society, the past year brought us many
successes as well as many challenges.
Among our challenges were the increasing costs of running three shelters, a budget
struggling to keep up with the growing demand for our services, and the danger of the discon-
tinuation of our contract to provide animal control services due to the privatization issue.
However, despite those obstacles, our successes have far outweighed our potential
• setbacks. Community support is at an all-time high, adoptions have increased, we broke ground
and completed a significant portion of the much-needed expansion and improvements of our
• Keaau facility, the number of low-cost spay/neuter certificates sold to the public was nearly
doubled, and our volunteer numbers continue to grow.
While we are very proud of these achievements, as long as animal cruelty and neglect
exist in our community, we will continue to encourage those around us to take the steps needed
to eliminate it. Each voice that supports the humane treatment of animals takes us a step
closer to our goals.
A warm mahalo to our board of directors, our staff, and to
our numerous volunteers and community supporters without
"Each voice that whom we would not exist. You are pioneers in the creation of a
community where all animals are treated with compassion and
supports the respect.
• humane treat-
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Lisa Fowler
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KONA WAIMEA KEAAU TOTAL
Dogs 1,469 1,172 4,808 7,449
Cats 2,667 1,320 4,538 8,525
• Total 4,136 2,492 9,346 15,974
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Dogs 360 162 550 1,072
Cats 324 110 364 798
Total 684 272 914 1,870
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• Dogs 143 120 340 603
Cats 17 15 16 48
• Total 160 135 356 651
Dogs 11 8 25 44
Cats 33 10 13 56
Total 44 18 38 100
Dogs 955 882 3,893 5,730
Cats 2,293 1,185 4,415 7,893
Total 3,248 2,067 8,308 13,623
~ Dog Licenses/ 1,160! 485/ 1,840/ 3.485/
fees $5,027 $2,212 $8,683 $15,922
Calls for pickup
i and assisitance 5,051 2,562 7,909 15,522
After-hours
Emergency 141 73 119 333
Call-outs
Miles traveled 29,087 24,477 69,571 123,135
Other animals
taken in 96 53 415 564
Dead animals
collected 109 86 558 753
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In 1996-1997, the first phase of the Keaau expansion projec
« was started and nearly completed. Fifteen new dog kennels were
It feels great to completed and put to use, plans were finalized for new after-hour:
know that these receiving kennels and a new cattery.
The reality of 15 new dog kennels might seem hard to com
~ animals now prehend. But if you ask any of the officers or volunteers who work it
Keaau, they will tell you that it was monumental. With this addition
have a fighting we nearly doubled the amount of holding space for dogs.
chance at life, "It made a huge impact the first day we used them," sai<
Officer Duane Mendoza, a 17-year veteran of the Keaau shelter
- Humane Officer "We've waited a Tong time for this, and it feels great to know these
Duane Mendoza, animals now have a fighting chance at life'
"Community members and foundations have generously sup
Keaau shelter. ported the Hawaii Island Humane Society. We have made grea
progress on this project and many other programs that benefit the
people and animals of the Big Island," said Lisa Fowler, Executiv<
Director.
The opening of these kennel:
Foundation Support is a major accomplishment, but it is b~
' no means the end of the expansion. Up
Barbara Cox Anthon Foundation $5,000 coming improvements also include
~ y building a new cattery featuring an ex
Atherton Family Foundation $5,000 amination/health care area, and two ca
play rooms where felines can socialize
Bernice Barbour Foundation, Inc. $7,000 with one another and get to know thei
Harold K.L. Castle Foundation $10,000 prospective adopters.
In addition, other aspects c
Margurite Doe Foundation $25,000 the expansion include upgrading the
Mclnerny Foundation $25,000 electrical and phone systems, improve.
fencing, an alarm system, and the aC
Meacham Foundation $3,000 dition of much-needed office space fc
Sophie Russell Testamentary Trust $4,000 our staff and volunteers.
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The volunteer program at the Hawaii Island Humane Society is
~ Never doubt that truly a labor of love. This past year our Corp of 130 volunteers contrib-
a small group of uteri an incredible 9,727 hours of service to us. These dedicated indi-
• viduals range from intermediate school students to senior citizens and
thOUghtfUl COm- Provide many essential services including kennel help and customer
service, adoption counseling, answering phones, special events coor-
. miffed citizens dination and data base management.
can change the We are especially honored because two of our volunteers were
recognized by Governor Cayetano for their outstanding service to our
world. Indeed, I t'S organization. Cindy Thurston, who works out of our Kona shelter and
the only thing Christine Miyasaki who volunteers in Keaau were two of the three Big
Island residents who received the 1997 Governor's Kilohana Award
that ever has." for outstanding volunteer service.
Cindy and Christine are just two examples of the many dedi-
-Margaret Mead sated volunteers who serve the Hawaii Island Humane Society. They
are an inspiration to our staff and other volunteers alike.
In addition to these great honors, we also experienced a great
loss. Judy Knight, a dedicated volun-
teerwho started the volunteer program
in Kona and whose tireless efforts are
- credited for many of our achievements
• in volunteer development, relocated to
~ the mainland. Judy's contributions for-
ever changed the Hawaii Island Hu-
maneSociety and will never be forgot-
ten. However, with her departure we
reached a new milestone and created
two part-time volunteer coordinator po-
sitions; one for Kona/Waimea and one
for Keaau. With the creation of these
positions, we have recognized the im-
portant role volunteers play in our day-
to-day operations.
We are very proud of our growing
volunteer programs and encourage
participation from all parts of our com-
munity.
Veterinarians ticipating in low-Cost Sterilization : .,gram During the
1996-97 fiscal year
' ALIT VETERINARY CLINIC ALOHA VETERINARY CENTER 16,000 animals were
Dr. Guy Tucker ' Dr. Trevor Rodrigues ' turned in to our shelters.
KEAUHOU VETERINARY CLINIC Dr. Lei Imano `
Dr. Stephen Poleshuk ' BIG ISLAND PET CARE CENTER Unfortunately, not all of
KONA VETERINARY SERVICE Dr. Sterrett Grune ' them found new homes.
Dr. Betsy Webb' HILO VETERINARY CLINIC The fact is, there simply
PET MEDICAL CENTER Dr. Marta Lepes ' are not enough adoptive
Dr. Kevin Kawamoto KILAUEA VETERINARY homes for all these ani-
KAMUELA ANIMAL CLINIC SERVICES mats. Therefore g
Dr. Annette Timmel ` Dr. Seeske Versluys ' , spayin
Dr. Gregory Tlmmel " THE PET HOSPITAL - HILO and neutering remain
VETERINARY ASSOCIATES Dr. Roy Nagakura' top priorities in order to
Dr. J.M. Gressard ' Dr. Alan Nagakura ' stop more unwanted ani-
Dr. H.M. Richards III ' OCEAN VIEW VETERINARY CLINIC mats from being born
Dr. L.B.Wood " Dr. Guy Tucker'
WEST HAWAII ANIMAL CLINIC KONA COAST VETERINARY each day.
' Dr. William Bergin HOSPITAL We require all
Dr. Gary Ota pets adopted from us to
'7hese veterinarians also participated in Spay Day USA be sterilized and include
a certificate to have the
surgery performed with each adoption. We also realize that many
pet owners who have not adopted their pet from us may have diffi-
The greatness of culty affording the cost of sterilization. Therefore, we sell low-cost
~ a nation and its spaylneuter certificates to those who could not othervvise afford it.
This past year, more than 1,200 low-cost certificates were
moral progress sold. We were able to make this public assistance program avail-
~ can be ud ed b able through a unique partnership between the Humane Society,
f g y the county, and participating local veterinarians. The county pro-
• the ways its ani- vided $30,000 and participating veterinarians agreed to discount
surgeries under this program.
mats are treated. In addition, in honor of Spay Day USA in February, many Big
~ - Mohandas Gandhi Island veterinarians stepped up to the plate once again and dis-
counted anadditional 250 sterilization surgeries. Our heartfelt thanks
(1869-1948) go to the veterinarians who recognize the tragedy of pet overpopu-
lation and support efforts to eliminate it.
In addition to our sterilization program, we've made other
significant improvements to animal health care. Because of the weak immune systems of young
animals and the easy spread of disease in any kennel setting, we have taken the first steps to
protect these animals from potentially fatal illnesses by vaccinating puppies upon entry to our
' shelters. Future plans include an expanded vaccination program for dogs and cats, heartworm
screening and improved health and temperament evaluations.
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Keaau Expansion/Grants $72,375
Fund Raising $76,355
Adoption Fees $47,220
Animal Care: S/N Program $43,317
Other/Miscellaneous Income $23,495
Total Revenue $866,932
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Animal Control/Care $687,970
Keeau Expansion $56,073
Fund Raising Expenses $22,564
General and Administrative $72,254
Miscellaneous $8,212
Total Expenses $847,073
Boarc'~ ~f Directors
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- s Christina Heliker
Vice-President
Laura Thompson
Secretary
Ross Oue
Treasurer
Leigh Critchlow
Cynthia Gillette-Wenner
Kadie Harris
Joane Nordstrom
Karin Shaw
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to the highest eth-
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harming all other
living beings, we
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• Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is -whether ifs victim
is human or animal - we cannot expect things to be much better in this
' world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any
living creature. Sy every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic
delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity.
- Rachel Carson (1907-1964)
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THE HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
POSITION STATEMENT
The mission of the Hawaii Island Humane Society is to prevent cruelty to animals,
promote respect for their intrinsic value, eliminate pet overpopulation and enhance the
relationship between humans and animals.
The Society's Principles and Beliefs
The Hawaii Island Humane Society is concerned for the welfare of animals. The
Society believes every living creature has intrinsic value and that each contributes to the
qualdy of Irfe. As a result, the Society is committed to preventing inhumane treatment of
animals through education and through upgrading and enforcement of legislation for the
prevention of cruelty to animals. The Society teaches and promotes humane treatment for
all living creatures. Animals bring people joy, crompanionship and protection. They
deserve the same in return. The Society believes that people should treat animals and
their environment with respect.
In support of ds mission and work as an animal welfare organization, the Hawaii
Island Humane Society advocates the following principles and beliefs:
Animals as Companions
The Society believes that domestic animals fare best as companions to people
who make a conscious decision to accept the responsibilities of pet ownership and make
a commitment to provide their animals with proper, lifebng care.
The Society opposes the practice of giving animals as prizes, in raffles or
contests or in a sales environment in which encourages an impulse purchase, such as the
sale of chicks and bunnies at Easter. These circumstances produce a situation in which
there is no knowledge or control of the people who will receive the animal. A majority of
these animals are acquired by people who are ignorant of the animal's needs. The
Society supports efforts to help the owners of each animal team proper care and respect
for their animals.
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The Society believes that exotic or wild animals are not appropriate pets. Most
individuals do not have the proper training to care for these animals and lack the
knowledge about the animal's natural habitat, behavior and diet.
The Society supports a properly developed and administered dog-and-cat
licensing program that will help reunite pets with their owners, in addition to other animal
control Taws that ensure that animals' emotional and physical needs are met.
The Society opposes unnecessary surgical procedures that are painful, stressful,
or restrict the function of a body part and are performed for the benefit of the animal owner,
not the animal. Examples are declawing, debarking, and defanging. This statement does
not include the surgical procedure of spaying/neutering animals. The Society strongly
supports spay/neuter clinics that meet the accepted practice standards of the veterinary
community. Spay/neuter clinics serve an important role in reducing pet overpopulation.
The Society believes the human/animal bond to be beneficial and often
therapeutic. It believes that responsible owners should be allowed to have an animal in
apartment, condominiums, rental units and residential care faaldies.
The Society considers the commercial sale of pets to be indirectly and often
directly responsible for pet overpopulation and animal suffering. Many pet shops exploit
the novelty appeal of animals. This exploftation is at the expense of the humane well-
being of these animals and often encourages impulse purchases.
The Society is also opposed to the breeding and trade in "status symbol" pets,
those that are expensive, exotic, and hard to obtain. These animals include miniature
livestock, hairless cats, and exotic dog breeds, which are bred for their novel appearance
rather than for the health and comfort of the animal. The fact that they are expensive is no
guarantee that they will be loved and well-cared for their entire lifetime.
The Society believes that much of the pet overpopulation problem is due to
irresponsible commercial breeding. The Society opposes both puppy mill operators and
backyard breeders who have no concern for an animal's welfare once it is sold.
Breeders must have the proper training to detect the hidden genetic defects that
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are so common in today's purebreds and refrain from breeding animals with such defects.
Animals in Animal Assisted Therapy
Use of animals to help people with special needs can foster bonds beneficial to
both people and animals. The Society supports programs that maximize benefits to both.
Humane Education
The curricula of all schools, beginning with preschool should include humane
education programs and the teaching of kindness and respect for all living things. Animals
kept in the classroom should have an owner committed to the proper and life-long care of
that animal. Humane education should continue into adulthood, with programs focusing on
the responsibilities of ownership and the proper care of animals.
Protection of Wild Animals
The Society supports the protection and management of wild animals to ensure
their continued survival.
The Hawaiian Islands and surrounding waters shelter a variety of species of
animal Irfe which are protected by state and federal legislation to preserve them from
extinction.
The Society acknowledges that Hawaii has a dilemma with introduced species that
threaten endangered native species. In areas where biological information has indicated
that reduction of an introduced species is warranted, the Society believes that reduction
should be accomplished humanely.
Unwanted Animals
The Society believes that until the population of companion animals is controlled, it
will unfortunately be necessary to euthanize unwanted animals. Each animal organization
should choose a proven humane method performed by a professionally trained staff.
Euthanasia of unwanted animals is more humane than abandoning them to live a possible
life of suffering as well as adding to the overpopulation problem.
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Nuisance Bird Population Control
The Society is opposed to the use of poison or compounds that cause
unnecessary suffering and death in controlling bird populations. The Society encourages
humane alternatives which include roost area modification, birth control, proper disposal of
garbage and waste, "no bird feeding" policies and appropriate planning in construction of
new buildings.
Animals in Sport or Entertainment
Practices such as cock-fighting and dog-fighting cause acute suffering and physical
harm to animals and desensitizes both children and adults to the value of life. Such
organized and willful abuse of animals is contrary to the values of a humane, aware and
caring society. The Society condemns and opposes all such bloodsports and works
toward eliminating them.
Sport hunting and sport fishing are examples of exploitation of animals for
entertainment, and are contrary to the values of compassion and respect for all life. The
Society is opposed to hunting of any animal for sport. "Canned Hunts," where animals
have been born and raised in captivity and then released specifically to be hunted should
also be prohibited.
We opposed the practice of creating a habitat that favors "game° species which
results in an overpopulation for the purpose of hunting. We favor wildlife "management"
requiring the least human manipulation, favoring all wildlife naturally occurring in an
ecosystem equally.
On the occasion when all other means have been exhausted and there remains a
proven need to kill some wildlife, it should be performed by trained individuals using
methods which result in an instantaneous and humane death.
The Society supports all works to actively prevent any inhumane practice which
might produce injury or trauma to animals in activities where the welfare of the animal may
not be a priority. Examples of such activities are rodeos and circuses.
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For animals in a zoo environment, the Society seeks the kind of care and
confinement that does not inflict stress or suffering, and supports the placements of
animals in natural settings consistent with their needs for safety, sanitation, physical and
behavioral needs. Zoos should exist for preservation of endangered animals and for
educating the public about them, not as casual entertainment.
Animal Use in Experimentation and Post-Secondary Education
The Society accepts the use of animals for experimentation and post-secondary
education only when there are no feasible alternatives and then only when the
experiment is believed to produce new and substantial information. Under no
circumstances does the Society condone animal experimentation for cosmetic testing. In
such instances where experimentation or use of animals for teaching is necessary, the
experiments must be carefully designed to use the smallest number of the most suitable
species. The animals should be maintained in a sanitary environment and receive humane
care before, during and after any experimental procedure. Every effort must be made to
eliminate pain, stress and suffering.
Scientists should give priority to the development of alternatives to animal-based
research with the ultimate goal being the elimination of research on animals.
The Society is opposed to the used of live animals in primary or secondary
education as part of research or teaching projects that subject the animal to physical
suffering or inhumane care.
The Society supports inspection, enforcement an upgrading of pertinent laws
governing the use or animals in research, testing and teaching that will guarantee the
animals' humane treatment.
The Society is opposed to the release of animals living or dead by animal shelters
for the purpose of research. The Society supports the continuation of the Hawaii law that
prohibits procurement of animals from shelters for'experimentation.
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Animals Raised for Food
The keeping, raising, transporting and slaughtering of animals used for food should
be carried out in a humane manner. The Society supports federal and state efforts to
provide legislative standards supporting the humane treatment of such animals. The
Society believes that all livestock management systems should support natural social
behavior. Animals should be protected from disease and must have sufficient freedom of
movement to groom themselves, stand, lay down, stretch and tum around without
difficulty.
Animals will not be released from the shelters for the purpose of human
consumption.
Slaughter
The Society supports the Humane Slaughter Act. These guidelines should be
applied to all animals, not just livestock as the act currently reads. The Society supports
the provision which requires federal inspectors to check that livestock are being humanely
treated. These standards should be encouraged toward all slaughtered animals. The
Society believes that federal and state humane slaughter laws should be amended to.no
longer exempt the preparation of animals ritually slaughtered for food. The Society
believes that shackling and hoisting live, conscious animals for ritual slaughter is
unacceptable and that humane alternative exist.
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