Preliminary Groundwork Gets Underway at
The Animal Community Center
The Hawaii Island Humane Society commemorated the start of preliminary groundwork, including grubbing and rough grading, on its new 12-acre campus in Keauhou with a traditional Hawaiian blessing for the contractor at The Animal Community Center today.
Traditional Hawaiian blessing launches preliminary groundwork at The Animal Community Center
The $3-million capital campaign for Phase 1 of The Animal Community Center encompasses site infrastructure and construction of the Welcome Center, Cat Barn, Dog Pavilions and Dog Park. With over half the capital campaign now pledged, committee members are hoping to wrap up fundraising for Phase 1 this summer.
 L to R: Scott Dodd, Capital Campaign Committee Co-chair; Barbara Kildow, Capital Campaign Committee Co-chair; Donna Whitaker, HIHS Executive Director; Susy Ruddle, HIHS Board Chair; Kahu Danny Akaka |
“Every gift counts and the Hawaii Island Humane Society has been blessed with incredibly dedicated funders, corporate supporters, local companies, service organizations and individual volunteers whose commitment to The Animal Community Center will provide this island with a wonderful place for animals and their people,” said Donna Whitaker, Executive Director, Hawaii Island Humane Society.
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About Hawaii Island Humane Society The mission of the Hawaii Island Humane Society is to promote respect for all animals, prevent cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation, and enhance the bond between humans and animals. HIHS holds a contract with the County of Hawaii to enforce certain animal-related laws and it offers 24-hour service for injured animals and other animal emergencies, humane education classes, low-cost spay and neuter services, lost and found assistance, microchipping and more. Kona Shelter Keaau Shelter Waimea Shelter 329-1175 966-5458 885-4558 |
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