[PET OHANA]
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Sometimes it's tough to know who to call when you need help with animal-related services. Clip and save this directory as a guide for answering these questions and other inquiries concerning animals. Answering those animal calls
Emergencies, rescues and wild animals
>> Hawaiian Humane Society: Call 946-2187, Ext. 280, 24 hours daily to request emergency animal rescue, to report cruelty or abuse, for pickup of strays and found pets, to report a lost pet or to relinquish pets that you can no longer care for.>> Birds: Bring seabirds in need of care or rehabilitation to Sea Life Park, 259-7933. Call the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at 587-0166 about native bird species including endangered species.
>> Marine mammals: The National Marine Fisheries Service responds to reports of stranded turtles (983-5730), sick or injured monk seals (983-5715) and stranded dolphins (973-2937).
>> Feral animals in wildlife refuge: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 541-1201, protects animals within the 16 National Wildlife Refuges in Hawaii and the Pacific.
>> Feral animals (not within refuge): Call the DLNR, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, 587-0166, regarding control of feral pigs, goats, game birds and mongoose.
>> Rodents, biting insects or other pests: Call the State Department of Health, Vector Control Branch, 831-6767.
>> Alien species: Call the State Department of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine Division, at 586-0844 for pickup of prohibited species like snakes, lizards and alligators. To voluntarily turn in a prohibited animal, bring it to the Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., or to the Hawaiian Humane Society, open 24 hours.
>> Deceased animals: The City and County of Honolulu provides pickup service. See the phone listing by area on Page 34 of the government pages of Oahu's Verizon white pages.
Care and behavior
>> Pet care advice: Visit the Hawaiian Humane Society and choose from the informative brochures on display; or go online at www.hawaiianhumane.org/animalcare for help with animal care and behavior.>> Neuter Now: Many community-minded Oahu veterinarians participate in this affordable spay/neuter program. Cost is $18 for male dogs or cats and $29 for females. Purchase a certificate at the humane society or any satellite city hall; call 946-2187, ext. 227; or download an application from www.hawaiianhumane. org/programs.
>> Animal-related nuisance complaints: Call Hawaiian Humane Society, 946-2187, ext. 280, or make an online complaint at www.hawaiianhumane.org/about, Services & Phone Numbers, for problems like barking dogs, crowing roosters or too many animals.
Identifying your pets
>> Microchip ID: A microchip ID can be implanted in a few seconds, and the benefits continue for the life of your pet. If your cat or dog sneaks out or gets lost, the humane society and most vet clinics can scan your pet and send him home quickly. This month, the microchip ID is only $5 from participating clinics. To hear the listing, call 946-2187, ext. 370. After May, call your veterinarian.>> Dog license: Dogs older than 4 months are required to be licensed. Purchase licenses from the humane society or any Oahu satellite city hall. The license also helps in returning your lost dog quickly.
>> Cat ID: Cats are required to wear IDs at all times. If your cat won't wear a collar with tag, a microchip ID is a perfect solution and lasts a lifetime.
Your veterinarian also can advise you on a variety of matters. For questions about animals that don't seem to be covered by one of these groups, visit www.hawaiianhumane.org or call the main number at 946-2187. If the staff cannot answer a question, they can refer callers to someone who does.
"Pet Ohana" runs the first and third Fridays of the month. The Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., is a nonprofit agency dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals. Call 946-2187.
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