Hikes for Homes



makapuu lighthouse hike 02/12/11

 The Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has formed a group called "Hikes for Homes".  The purpose of this group is to provide a fun and healthy environment where our shelter dogs can meet and mingle with the public.  We hope that with this exposure someone will be moved to adopt a shelter dog and save a life.

On hike days, the Oahu SPCA core volunteers meet at the shelter at 7:30 am, and with the consultation of staff select up to 10 shelter dogs for the hike.  They accompany the dogs as their handlers and monitor their behavior throughout the activity.  So far, we have only gone on the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail because it is short and has a dog friendly atmosphere, but we plan to extend the hikes to other trails this year with the advice and accompaniment of Wayde Fishman of Wayde’s World Hawaii, a hiking expert.

If you enjoy the company of dogs, friendly people, and the outdoors please join us on Saturday, April 16 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.  We will meet in the parking lot of the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail at 9:00 am.  Please bring lots of water and sun protection.
For more information email: outreach@oahuspca.org


shelter dogs and core volunteers



chance was very sleepy after the hike