A staff member at the Hawaiian Humane Society in Honolulu is taking a 3-year–old white chihuahua named Boi Boi for his daily walk. As soon as the staffer bends down to pet him, he jumps onto her lap without hesitation.
Boi Boi is one of five dogs whose owners gave them up because of issues with their landlord.
In Hawaiʻi, it’s rough to find landlords who allow pets, and it’s even harder for renters in affordable and publicly funded housing. Pet owners who live in public or affordable housing often have to choose between keeping their pet and staying in a place they can afford…