HONOLULU (KHON2) — Latest statistics from the Hawaiian Humane Society proved its public education campaign kept more pets safe during the New Year’s holiday compared to the previous three years.
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Due to the mass amount of fireworks set off between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, HHS sees their biggest influx of owned pets coming into their care.
HPD reports fewer fireworks arrests, citations
The pets are brought in by Good Samaritans or by Field Service Officers between Dec. 31 and Jan. 3.
This year, the Hawaiian Humane Society saw its lowest number of animal admissions, bringing in 16 dogs and five cats after the new year.
That compared to the 28 dogs and five cats brought in between Dec. 31, 2023, and Jan. 2, 2024.
When entering 2023, HHS said 68 total pets were brought in including 56 dogs, 10 cats, two birds and one rabbit.
The Hawaiian Humane Society spent the majority of 2024 educating the public on how to keep their pets safe during the holiday and bringing attention to its annual December Microchip Madness initiative.