Donate a Kuranda Bed to the Oahu SPCA

It's the holiday season and also winter here in Hawaii. Our animals get cold, so it's best to keep them off the ground. Please click the link to donate a Kuranda Bed for an animal at the Oahu Spca. Click here to donate => http://kuranda.com/donate/6390 

 

[MAHALO FOR YOUR DONATION.]

Donate to Oahu SPCA in Kapolei, Hawaii | Kuranda Dog Beds

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PET PHOTOS WITH “SANTA CLAWS” TO BENEFIT THE OAHU SPCA

If you would like to have a photo taken of your pet with “Santa Claws” and support The Oahu SPCA (a shelter for cats and dogs with a no-kill philosophy) at the same time, come to the following locations. On December 3 and 4, Cocojor Emporium and Spaw located at 975 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu (Orange Building) will present a location inside their store for Santa to pose with your pet at 12 noon til 3 p.m. On December 10, The Pet Corner at Ward Warehouse (Honolulu) will present a location inside their store for Santa to pose with your pet at 12 noon til 3 p.m.

The donation fee for a single print is $10.00 and the donation fee for two prints and a photo disc is $25.00 with 100 percent of the proceeds going towards providing for the rescued animals at the Oahu SPCA. The professional photographer taking the photos on these dates is Keith Uehara.

There will be surprise gifts on each date and discounts offered at both locations on store merchandise. Meet the nationally-popular two-legged dog, Babe, making a Special Appearance at the locations. Dogs and Cats from the Oahu SPCA that need a forever-home will be available for adoption.

Bring the whole family for a fun experience and have a photo taken of the furry member of your ohana with Santa! Plus your greatly-appreciated donations will be supporting the Oahu SPCA!

For more information, check out www.oahuspca.org or www.cocojor.com If you have questions, please call Nancy Bernal at 947-5736.


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Subaru Hawaii Share the Love Campaign

November marks the start of Subaru Hawaii's "Share the Love" event and we're happy to announce that the Oahu SPCA has been selected as a recipient of the sales event.  For every new Subaru vehicle purchased in Hawaii between now and December 31, Subaru Hawaii will donate $250 to our organization.

Are you looking to buy a new Subaru or replace your current vehicle?  Then please visit Subaru Hawaii's website at http://www.subaruhawaii.com/ to learn how you can support the Oahu SPCA during Subaru Hawaii's "Share the Love" sales event.  Now's a great time to buy and give back to the community!

We are also asking for the public's support by voting for us on Subaru Hawaii's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SubaruHI).  The non-profit that receives the most votes will receive an additional $5,000.  Voting ends on December 31.  (Only 1 vote per person.)

There are two Subaru dealerships on Oahu for your convenience:

Servco Subaru Mapunapuna
2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 104
Honolulu, HI  96819
808-687-7600

Servco Subaru Waialae
3361 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI  96816
808-687-7620

Lost OSPCA Dog - Reward $500.00 for Lexie

[Lexie]

Lexie, an OSPCA dog, ran away from her Foster home in the Moanalua Rd/Hoomalu St/Puu Hina Pl. (OAHU). vicinity but she could be just about anywhere by now. 

Lexie is a medium sized dog, tan in color with a blue OSPCA collar. 

Many people have been out searching for her but so far with no luck. Please keep an eye out for this sweet girl, who may be skiddish when approached because she is shy.

A monetary reward is offered for returning Lexie to the OSPCA, located in Kapolei [91-153 Hanua Street Kapolei, HI 96707].

If found or having any information regarding her whereabouts, please call 220-8140 or the Oahu SPCA 754-1519 or 754-1510. 

Please help find Lexie by re-posting on your Facebook, Twitter and any other social media until she is found. 

This blog as well as the OSPCA Facebook account and Twitter account will also have updates on Lexie.

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Preventing Animal Cruelty Begins With Education

It's a startling fact that if not taught at home, many children grow up unaware of how to care for animals and what is considered animal abuse.  At the Oahu SPCA, we enthusiastically support educational programs and love to share with keiki of all ages how to care for animals in a loving and respectful manner.  Knowledge is a powerful tool and the more children learn when they're young, the more they'll be responsible and loving pet owners as adults!

Recently, one of our active volunteers had the opportunity to speak at Mililani Middle School about animal cruelty at the request of fellow animal lover and teacher, Jenny Kuwahara.  Students from the eighth grade Yellow Track classes proved to be a captive and enthusiastic audience while learning that animal cruelty can take place at shelters, beach parks, and even at home.  The students were so motivated to help rescue animals at the Oahu SPCA that they planned a visit to the shelter for early next year to actively participate in feeding and watering the dogs and cats as well as cleaning out kennels.

As a result of our visit, the students will take this knowledge and educate others about the topic of animal cruelty.  Still in the initial planning stages, they're also working on scheduling a Walk-A-Thon to be held in May 2012 as their culminating service learning activity.  Proceeds and donations raised will help benefit the Oahu SPCA, a no kill animal shelter in Kapolei.  If you would like to sponsor a student(s) during the upcoming Walk-A-Thon, please contact Jennifer_Kuwahara@notes.k12.hi.us.

Our gratitude goes out to the Yellow Track 8th grade faculty who value the importance of education and who allow important subjects like animal cruelty prevention to be shared with their students!!

Stay tuned for more information and stories about their upcoming shelter visit and Walk-A-Thon...

Upcoming Donation Opportunities

In these tough economic times, many of us may not be able to donate money to charitable causes such as the Oahu SPCA.  However, there are many more ways to donate and make a difference in an animal's life.  You might be surprised to know which common household items can help our shelter save lives.  Check out these two donation options below:

Bark Park Donation Drive
DATE:  Sunday, November 27, 2011
TIME: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Diamond Head Bark Park, corner of Diamond Head Road and 18th Avenue
http://barkparkhonolulu.org/

Volunteers from the Oahu SPCA will be at the Bark Park to accept donations for the shelter.  We are in need of:

• Used towels
• Blankets
• Sheets
• Cleaning supplies (Dawn, laundry soap, bleach, hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels)
• Miscellaneous items (clumping cat litter, dog toys)
• Donations of resalable, household items will also be accepted and made available for sale at the Ewa by Gentry Swap Meet on December 3, 2011. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Oahu SPCA.

Ewa by Gentry Swap Meet

DATE: Saturday, December 3, 2011
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
PLACE:  Thomas H. Gentry Community Park,
91-1795 Keaunui Drive, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

We are asking for donations of lightly used, resalable items including but not limited to:

• Clothing
• Accessories
• Household/kitchen items
• Pet supplies
• Holiday gifts/crafts and more!
• Please NO large, bulky items or furniture

Donations may be dropped off at the Oahu SPCA Shelter from Friday, November 25 through Thursday, December 1, 2011.  Honolulu area drop-off on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Diamond Head Bark Park Donation Drive.  All of the proceeds made from the items sold will benefit the animals at the Oahu SPCA.

Happy Endings

It's been a busy month at the shelter, and we are happy to report that even with our recent move there were several dogs and cats who found their forever homes in October...

• Dogs adopted: Mickey, Mabel, Charlie, Cindy, Bobby, Peter, Jimmy, Love, Piper, Dakota, Marsha, Mochi, Kamau, Koaz, Maryanna, Rose, Mojo, Thor
• Dogs fostered: Taser, Lexie, Wishbone, Benji, Georgia
• Cats adopted: Dicey, Dolly, Snickers, Reeses, Butterfinger
• Cats fostered: Mama and her 5 kittens

We look forward to the coming holiday season and hope to share many more happy endings with you soon.  Please continue to let people know about our new location and all of the wonderful dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens we have available for adoption or fostering.  The success of the shelter is based on the dedication and hard work of volunteers and supporters like you!

We thank you for all you do to improve the lives of our island's animal population!!