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Doggie Adventures & Training
Hawaiian Humane Society Adventures in
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Game Day, Hawaii Weiner Derby, Pet and much more. One ballot per person, so
Blessing Festival, Hawaii make sure your vote counts!
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 pet calendar
All events are either submitted by our readers
or found on existing calendars. Submit events
at www.hawaiipetnetwork.com or email
info@hawaiipetmagazine.com.
May
5/2 & 5/8: National Pet Week
5/8 & 5/9 - Hawaii Pet Expo. Neal Blaisdell
Center Exhibition Hall., Honolulu; 10:00 am-
4:00 pm. Presented by the Hawaii Veterinary
Medical Association. Enjoy vendor booths, an-
imal demonstrations, dog shows, free samples,
tons of cool pet products and hundreds of fel-
low pets with their owners. All animals must be
leashed/contained and controlled by their own-
ers at all times. Free admission. We encourage
you to bring a nonperishable donation for the
Hawaii Food Bank.
5/14 - Hawaii Island Humane Society's TROP-
ICAL PAWS. Four Seasons Hualalai Resort,
6:00-10 pm. 14th Annual Tropical Paws benefit
for the Hawaii Island Humane Society. Silent
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and live auctions, Four Seasons-style buffet din-
ner, live entertainment and dancing are antici-
pated for the evening. Tickets sell out every
year. Visit www.hihs.org for more info.
5/15 - Pet Spot Ward’s 3rd Anniversary Party.
Ward Warehouse, Honolulu; 12:00-4:00pm.
Doggie Games, sale items, prizes, vendors and
fun for your furry family!
5/15 - Waggin Tails. Kauai Marriott, Lihue. An-
nual fundraiser and silent auction to benefit
Kauai Humane Society pet adoption program.
Western themed event with country rock band.
Guaranteed good party! Palomino and Mustang
sponsorships available. Individual tickets $85
on sale now at shelter. This is their only
fundraiser of the year and they need your sup-
port! Call (808) 632-0610 or visit www.kauai-
humane.org.
5/22 - Earthdog Fun & Training Day. Training
day for is dogs that have already successfully
passed an earthdog test; fun day is for new dogs
or for dogs who need more exposure to earth-
dogs. Visit www.terriersinparadise.org or
www.hiwienerderby.com for updates.
5/23 - Paws for Pasta. Animal Care Foundation,
Hawaii Kai. The Animal Care Foundation
fundraiser at 6650 Hawaii Kai Drive. Paws for
Pasta will feature food donated by Assagios
Restaurant and a variety of entertainment, in-
cluding Amber Ricci and the DragonFly Band,
Starstruck Studios, Willow Chang, and Mehetia
Productions. Silent auction, raffle prizes, open
house, and more! Tickets are available pre-sale
at www.acfanimals.org or at the door.
5/29 - Canine Game Day. Thomas Square,
Honolulu. Join the Hawaiian Humane Society
from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Thomas Square
(King Street & 925 S. Beretania St) to ruff it up
at Canine Game day! Pooches and people of all
sizes will play and frolic at this free family
event! If you are still looking for your own ca-
nine companion, come see some of the dogs on
the side-lines available for adoption wanting to
join in the fun. Free admission. Street parking
is available and $6 flat parking rate at Neal
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www.hawaiianhumane.org or call 356-2225 for
more info.
5/29 - Hawaii Wiener Derby. Thomas Square,
Honolulu.Watch Dachshunds race for prizes at
the 2nd Annual Hawaii Wiener Derby. Last
year’s event was a blast! Held at the Canine
Game Day at Thomas Square from 10:00 am –
2:00 pm. Free admission for spectators. Register
your doxie today for the event and learn more at
www.hiwienerderby.com.
5/29 - Paws on the Path: Kaunala Hike. Bring
fido and join the Hawaiian Humane Society for
their monthly dog-friendly hike. 8:30 am.
www.hawaiianhumane.org
5/29 - Rise Up! A Benefit Concert: The fight
against animal cruelty. Tropic Cafe , Honolulu;
Doors open 8pm-2am. A collaboration event
between Rise Up Hawaii & The Hawaiian Hu-
mane Society to help spread awareness about
animal cruelty and to raise funds in the effort to
support The Hawaiian Humane Society in their
fight to care for abused and sheltered animals.
pet calendar
Featuring: The Deadbeats, Erika Elona, Ill Hill
Society, Frank Bressi, Almost Strangers, Futatsu,
4in Tongues and Darron Cambra of Youth
Speaks. $5 for 21+; $7 for 21 under. www.rise-
uphawaii.org & www.hawaiianhumane.org.
June
6/5 – Marmaduke Movie Celebration. Koko
Marina, Hawaii Kai; 11am-2pm. Who doesn’t
love a talking dog? Join Hawaii Pet Magazine
and Bark Avenue to celebrate the movie release
of this loveable Great Dane. Bring your dog
down to take a picture for the Marmaduke Year-
book that will be featured in the next issue.
Enter to win great prizes and passes to the
movie courtesy of Koko Marina Theaters. Visit
www.barkavenuehawaii and www.hawaiipet-
network.com to learn more!
6/6 - 6th Annual Hawai'i Kai Dog Walk. Hawaii
Kai Dog Park. Sign up for the 6th Annual Hawaii
Kai Dog Walk, a fundraiser for Hui 'Ilio Hawaii,
bringing the community together to celebrate
the human-animal bond. Enjoy a 2.3 mile walk
or mini .9 mile walk through beautiful Hawai'i
Kai with your best friend(s). Vendor booths, ex-
hibits, games and goodies. Each pre-registered
walker will receive a T-shirt and gift bag (walk-
ins too, while supplies last). $20 pre-registra-
tion at www.hui-ilio.org.
6/6 - Pet Blessing Festival. Hawaii Kotohira Jin-
sha - Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea
Street, Honolulu; 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Leashed or
caged pets and their owners of all faiths are in-
vited to attend the annual Pet Blessing Festival
for a complimentary blessing. Take time out of
your busy lives to create a day of love and cel-
ebration honoring our faithful friends and loyal
companions. Help your pets beat the summer
heat with their special “Pet Shave Ice” and multi
flavored pet pops. Lots of street parking on
Olomea Street and in the shrine “barking” lot.
www.e-shrine.org
6/11 & 6/12 - Hawaii's 1st Annual Bully Spe-
cialty Show. Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall,
Honolulu; 11:00am- 10:00pm. Join Hawaii’s
elite bully lovers and enjoy strong dog compe-
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 summer cover model search
We changed things up a bit for our last
cover model search and allowed our read-
ers to vote on both Hawaii Pet Network and
our Facebook fan page. With the introduc-
tion of Facebook voting, our votes doubled
and it was interesting to see how many pet
parents have embraced social media as a
way to connect with other pet owners.
We’d like to thank everyone who sub-
mitted pet photos and voted for our sum-
mer 2010 cover model. With 199 photo
submissions, there were just too many cute
pet faces that we wanted to feature includ-
ing birds, cats, turtles and, of course, dogs.
After a week of online voting, 13 finalists
were chosen by our readers, and our staff
picked Dobi from these finalists.
The finalists are featured on the fol-
lowing page and you can view the other pet
photo submissions throughout this issue
and online at www.hawaiipetnetwork.com
or www.facebook.com/hawaiipetmagazine
to view all of their photos and stories.
Also a big mahalo to Jennifer from
Eclectic Designs for taking over 100 of our
cover model photo submissions at the
Great Aloha Run’s Pet’s & People Park on
February 12, 2010.

Dobi Hometown: Ewa Beach, Oahu

Congratulations Dobi! This adorable 12

1/2 year-old Shiba Inu won our hearts
with her inquisitive stare and sandy
snout.
According to owner Holly Kramer,
“Dobi is new to the Hawaiian Island
lifestyle. Having recently retired to Ewa
Beach in Oahu, she is discovering that
being blind doesn't mean the fun has to
stop. Here she is enjoying One'ula Beach
Park with Diamond Head in the back-
ground. Dobi has lived an adventurous life
full of road trips, hiking and helicopter rides.
To finally see this Shiba relax and enjoy
Hawaii's amazing beaches... pure bliss.”
As seen in this photo, Dobi cocks her head
to the side in a perfect pose whenever Holly
makes a clicking noise in her throat. Such a
ham!

FALL HAWAII
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Does your pet have star quality? Stop by the Hawaii Pet Magazine doubt, turn to a professional pet photographer (see page 29).
booth at the Hawaii Pet Expo or submit one high resolution picture
of your pet on www.hawaiipetnetwork.com by July 1, 2010. The
public will vote online for our finalists, and the cover model will be
chosen by our staff from the finalists.
Photo Tips: Pets are adorable, but always on the move, so make
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 A DVENTURES
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By Tammy Goodreau • Doggie Adventures and Training • (808) 551-7994 • www.808dogbone.com
PROPER DOGGIE
ETIQUETTE
AT PET EVENTS
I eagerly await pet events! It’s a time to
get my dogs out of the house, socialize with
friends and have fun.
Before taking my pets to any public event
the first thing I consider is safety. I like to ask
myself a few questions, “Is this a good event
for my pet to attend? Is it safe for my pet to
be there? How well socialized is my pet?
Can I count on my pet to behave? Can I
count on other pets to behave? Can I count
on other people to behave?”
You may have a small dog that you will
have to carry if the event is crowded. You
may have a big dog that might be hard to
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DOGSITTING
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contain if over stimulated. Safety for my
pets, others, and how I can make it the most
fun for myself and my dog are my top prior-
ities.
Here are some proper dog etiquette ideas
to think about while attending your next pet
event.
• DON’T FORGET YOUR LEASH! Your dog
should always remain on leash or in a pet
carrier with proper identification on them.
Remember, Hawaii has a leash law.
• AVOID THE DRAGGING DOG. You may
find that when your dog is in a new envi-
ronment or around many other dogs they do
not walk as well on a leash. Consider walk-
ing your dog on a Gentle Leader or Easy
Walk Harness to discourage your dog from
pulling you from dog to dog or booth to
booth.
• NO FLEAS PLEASE. Your dog should be
well groomed and free of fleas or ticks. If
you use flea/tick deterrent medications,
make sure your pet is up to date. Make sure
that your dog is clean before you go to the
event -- no one wants to pet a stinky pooch.
• BRING POOP BAGS. Clean up after your
dog if they go potty. Many events will have
a designated potty area for your dog. Scan
the event grounds upon arriving so you
know where to take your dog if they have to
go. Also be very aware if your dog tends to
mark objects. Do not allow your dog to
mark products that are hoping to be sold.
• MEET & GREET. Ask another person if your
dog can say hi to their dog instead of letting
your dog charge up to another person or
dog. This could be scary to the unsuspect-
ing dog or owner. To properly meet and
greet another dog both dogs should be sit-
ting, then released on the owners cue to say
hello.
• KNOW YOUR PET’S LIMITS. Do not over
stay your visit at a pet event. As your dog
becomes tired they can also become more
agitated and less tolerant of others. A dog
that is normally dog friendly and excited to
be around others can snap or growl if they
are tired or stressed.
Another thing to consider when taking
your dog to a pet event is if your dog is com-
fortable in that type of situation. Some signs
of stress in dogs include: panting with
mouth curled back, sweating through paws,
tail down, scratching at themselves, shak-
ing, whining, ears pulled back, pupils di-
lated, and excessive smelling.
If you see these signs in your dog during
pet events, do not coddle your dog at that
time, but speak confidently to your dog. Tell
them they are ok, then leave the situation or
put enough space between you and others
to make your dog feel comfortable. If you
fuss over your dog in stressful situations, you
may inadvertently reinforce their fear, thus
they will become more fearful during simi-
lar situations.
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Come to the Pet Blessing Festival at Hawaii Kotohira
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events or events that are held outside where
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Indoor events can be overwhelming for
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your dog’s confidence in new settings with-
out stressing them out. Make sure you bring
a friend if you want to attend the event your-
self and you can take turns going in and out
with one person always remaining outside
with your dog.
If you know your dog is fearful or stressed
during these events you may want to con-
sider arriving to an event early or towards
the end, when the crowds are smaller. As
mentioned above, keep your time at the
event short and leave when your dog is still
having fun. If you personally want more,
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because you want to go.
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 Traveling interisland with your pet this summer or just need to take a
stay-cation in Waikiki? Check out Aqua Hotels & Resorts pet-friendly prop-
erties.
Our models Mimi & Zeke had a ball at the Aqua Waikiki Pearl and Aqua
Waikiki Wave hotels, and caused quite a stir with the hotel guests. These
two frisky chihuahuas are no stranger to the limelight after being featured
on the cover of Hawaii Pet Magazine’s Spring 2010 issue, and quickly
struck a pose for our pet photographer, wag and snap.
Pets that stay at these Aqua properties receive complimentary toys and
treats, dine out of cute pet bowls and slumber on aloha print doggie beds.
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 PET DISASTER
READINESS
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN & KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE
Submitted by Jacquelyn Leblanc for the Hawaiian Humane Society • www.hawaiianhumane.org

This year’s tsunami alert someone who lives close

was a good reminder for us
all to ensure we’re ready
should disaster strike. At the
Hawaiian Humane Society,
we share your belief that
pets are part of our family
and a plan for their safety is
as important as our own.
Readiness includes hav-
ing an pet emergency kit in
your home now and al-
ways. In fact, animals may
not be admitted to a pet-
friendly emergency shelter
without a crate or carrier
(one per pet only) that’s large enough to ac-
commodate the pet comfortably. Pets need
an ID tag, collar and a leash, as well as a
week supply of the following: food, med-
ications and litter for cats.
Hawaii’s State Civil Defense Agency, the
County Disaster Emergency Department
and all of us at the Hawaiian Humane Soci-
ety share the same conviction that when it
comes to fleeing your home in an emer-
gency, always take your pets with you.
If your home isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe
for your pets. That’s why 30 Oahu pet shel-
Waimanalo. However it’s important to lis-
ten to radio and television broadcasts to find
out if your nearest shelter will be open. De-
pending on the nature of the emergency, not
all shelters may open.
Pet shelters are located at public school
campuses next to Red Cross emergency
shelters for people. Animals will be cared
for by specially trained Humane Society vol-
unteers and staff. In fact, we need more car-
ing animal lovers to be part of our volunteer
team. Call 356-2216 to help.
Another important thing to do is to
choose a designated caregiver. Consider
to your residence.
He or she should be
someone who is generally
home during the day while
you are at work or has easy
access to your home. A set
of keys should be given to
this trusted individual. This
may work well with neigh-
bors who have pets of their
own—you may even swap
responsibilities, depending
upon who has accessibility.
When selecting a per-
manent caregiver, you’ll
need to consider other criteria. This is a per-
son to whom you are entrusting the care of
your pet in the event that something should
happen to you. When selecting this "foster
parent," consider people who have met your
pet and have successfully cared for animals
in the past. Be sure to discuss your expecta-
tions at length with a permanent caregiver,
so he or she understands the responsibility
of caring for your pet.
For additional information about disaster
planning, contact 356-2247. And visit
hawaiianhumane.org for the shelter nearest

Pet-Friendly Shelters
ters have been designated from Waianae to you.

Make sure to bring: A crate or carrier (one per pet). Pet ID tag, collar & a leash. One week supply of food, water, medications & litter (for cats).

Oahu • Waipahu Elementary • Roosevelt High • King Kekaulike High

Windward Coast • Waipahu High • Stevenson Middle
Kauai
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• Castle High (Wahiawa-Mililani & Vicinity) • Jarrett Middle • Kauai Humane Society (pets oly)
• Kahuku High and Intermediate • Leilehua High • Kaimuki High
• Kailua High • Mililani High • Kaimuki Middle Big Island
• Kalaheo High • Mililani Middle • Washington Middle • Kealakehe High
• King Intermediate • Konawaena High
Pearl City-Aiea & Salt Lake Aina Haina-Hawaii Kai & Vicinity
• Waimanalo Elementary • Kau High & Middle
• Aiea High • Kaiser High
and Intermediate • Honokaa High & Intermediate
• Highlands Intermediate • Kalani High
North Shore (Kaena Pt.-Kahuku) • Kalanianaole Elementary
• Moanalua Middle
• Waialua High and Intermediate • Moanalua High
Maui • Hilo High
• Baldwin High • Waiakea High
Leeward Coast • Pearl City High
• Maui High • Keaau High & Middle
(Makua-Waipahu & Vicinity) • Radford High
• Maui Waena Intermediate • Pahoa High & Intermediate
• Campbell High Salt Lake-Punchbowl • Lokelani Intermediate For more information contact:
• Ilima Intermediate & Downtown • Kalama Intermediate AskCivilDefense@scd.hawaii.gov
• Nanakuli High and Intermediate • Kalakaua Middle

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HAWAII
PET EXPO
Bring some comfor t to your best friend!
Your pet brings so much joy and comfort to you… why not return the favor?

   Presented by the Hawaii Veterinary

Medical Association.
Animal acupressure
May 8th & 9th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
targets pressure points

Neal Blaisdell Center

and meridians without

Exhibition Hall
the invasiveness of
needles.
Free admission. Pets Welcome!
Found to be highly
effective for pain
relief, mood elevation,
improved flexibility,
muscle efficiency and
emotional calming. Hawaii’s biggest pet event!
• vendor booths
   • animal demonstrations
• dog shows
• free samples, and prizes
• pet clubs
• tons of cool pet products
• hundreds pets and their owners
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 QA
A ND
With Dr. Lissa Kam Meet e Driving Force Behind e Hawaii Pet Expo

The Hawaii Pet Expo is THE premiere pet
event in Hawaii featuring demonstrations,
pet vendors and pets of every shape and
size. What you may not realize is that this
annual event is organized by a few volun-
teers that donate their time, money and
sweat-equity to make the event a success.
Leading this dedicated group is Dr. Lissa
Kam, a humble and hilarious local veteri-
narian that truly loves animals. Dr. Kam and
her staff coordinate the event each year and
it is a huge undertaking while also running
a thriving veterinary practice in Kalihi. We
recently sat down with Dr. Kam to learn
more her practice and the Hawaii Pet Expo.
Q: How did you become a veterinarian?
A: My uncle, Dr. Choy, was a veterinarian
and I grew up around animals. When I had
to choose a career, veterinary medicine was
a perfect fit. I’ve been practicing veterinary
medicine in Hawaii for over 26 years, first
Lissa Kam DVM, Ohana Veterinary Hospital
at Kapalama, then making house calls, and
I’ve been here at Ohana Veterinary Hospital
for about four years. I specialize in pocket
pets like guinea pigs and rats.
Q: What type of pets do you own?
A: My first pet in the 6th grade was a guinea
pig, and I now have 6 guinea pigs and two
dogs. Taiko is a 12-year-old corgi mix and
Rosco is a 3-year-old jack russell mix from
the Hawaiian Humane Society.
Q: This is the 13th year that the Pet Expo is
being held. How did it all start?
A: Dr. Hirata and the Hawaii Veterinary
Medical Association started it at Ala Moana
Center 13 years ago, to celebrate National
Pet Week. I’ve been involved all 13 years
and took over more duties over the years.
At that time it was only 10 vendors and a
one-day event.
In 1990, we decided to move the event
to the NBC so that people could bring their
pets. The challenge is that we wanted to al-
continued on page 19 >>>

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 Accupressure:
Submitted by Liz Limtiaco • Certified Small Animal Acupressure Practitioner • www.animalacupressurehawaii.com • E-mail: BalancedBestFriend@gmail.com
The benefits of acupuncture for ani-
mals is gaining acceptance in the tradi-
tional animal medical world. Many
veterinarians are now using the
practice as a successful treatment
with grateful patients and pet own-
ers.
Now comes a new alternative
for treatment, using the same
acupuncture points and meridians
but with a less invasive approach:
acupressure. Acupressure has been
used with great success for behavior
modification (particularly calming),
and for positively affecting disorders
such as arthritis, skin conditions and
a variety of internal disorders.
The Tallgrass Animal Acupres-
sure Institute in Larkspur, Colorado
is the pre-eiminant institution pro-
viding training and certification in
animal acupressure. This institution
utilizes the revolutionary Tellington
TTouch® Training program, devel-
oped by Linda Tellington-Jones,
PhD, who was recently granted the
first honorary membership by the
National Board of Certification for Animal
Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM). The
Ttouch ® program has helped the physi-
cal, mental, emotional and behavioral as-
pects of thousands of animals and humans
around the globe for decades.
Tallgrass is approved and regulated by
the Colorado Department of Higher Edu-
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A New Therapeutic Approach
to Animal Well-Being
cation of Private Occupational School
Board. The courses offered by the Tallgrass
Institute are also approved by the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Mas-
sage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Continuing
Education program. NCBTMB upholds
high standards and a rigorous approval
process. The school has served the human
and animal community for almost 20 years
through acupressure manuals, meridian
charts, videos and extensive hands-on and
online training programs.
Check out the Testimonials Page on
the Tallgrass website at www.animalacu-
pressure.com.
Liz Limtiaco, a recent graduate of the
Tallgrass program, and the first Tall-
grass-certified small animal acupres-
surist in the state of Hawaii, states:
“The Tallgrass experience was invalu-
able. Through hands-on training at
their Colorado campus, I was able to
see first-hand the benefits of acupres-
sure for both large and small animals.
This therapy offers a less invasive ap-
proach than acupuncture; but with the
same alternative approach to the flow
of chi as it promotes health in the
body.”
How Does It Work?
The goal of practicing acupressure is
to restore, replenish, and maintain the
natural harmony and balance needed
in animal and human bodies to create
optimal health and well-being.
Chi plays a very important role in the
body of living beings. It is considered
as the vital energy that flows in a cer-
tain pre-determined direction, from one
meridian to another meridian, circulating
continuously through the entire body. Any
abnormality of the flow of chi is consid-
ered to produce diseases or poor health.
This has been known for centuries in
China and constitutes a fundamental tenet
continued on next page >>>
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Stamps to the Rescue!
The U.S. Postal Service con-
tinues a 50-year tradition with
its latest social awareness
stamp — Animal Rescue:
Adopt a Shelter Pet. The 44-
cent stamps, is currently on
sale nationwide, features pho-
tographs of five cats and five
dogs from animal shelters and
rescue groups.
“As a pet owner myself, I find this cam-
paign enormously gratifying. Because of
these stamps and the Stamps to the Rescue
campaign, more people will learn about
the plight of shelter animals,” said Joseph
Corbett, Postal Service Chief Financial Offi-
cer. “More people, we believe, will adopt
shelter animals, fewer people will abandon
their pets, more people will spay or neuter
their animals, and fewer animals will suf-
fer.”
The animals featured on the Animal Res-
cue: Adopt a Shelter Pet commemorative
stamps are based on photographs of cats
New Stamps Encourage Pet Adoption…
One Letter at a Time
and dogs from shel-
ters and rescue
groups — seven
from an animal shel-
ter in New Milford,
CT — taken by vet-
eran stamp photog-
rapher Sally
Andersen-Bruce. All
were adopted into
loving families.
The stamps were introduced to the pub-
lic on The Ellen DeGeneres Show last
month. The Postal Service has been work-
ing with DeGeneres and HALO, a holistic
pet care company she co-owns, to promote
the stamps and the Stamps to the Rescue
campaign. Created by the Postal Service to
provide additional information about the
stamps and pet adoption, the campaign in-
cludes posters featuring DeGeneres in post
offices nationwide as well as an Internet
presence at www.stampstotherescue.com.
“If there was just a modest uptick in the
percentage of people acquiring their ani-
mals from shelters, we would eliminate the
euthanasia of healthy pets in this nation,”
said Wayne Pacelle, president, Humane So-
ciety of the United States. “We hope this
new Postal Service awareness campaign
will place a stamp of approval on shelter
dogs and cats and help us lick the problem
of pet overpopulation.”
The Postal Service has been working with
the American Humane Association, HALO,
Purely for Pets, the Humane Society of the
US, and Petfinder.com to promote the Ani-
mal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps, the
Stamps to the Rescue campaign and shelter
pet adoption as widely as possible.
“These stamps literally will be sending
the adoption message into homes and
workplaces all over the country,” said Betsy
Saul, Petfinder.com co-founder. “They have
the capacity to really make a difference.”
The stamps can be purchased at your
local post ofice or online usps.com, or by
calling 800.STAMP.24 (1.800.782.6724).

continued from previous page >>>

of their practice of medicine (hence
acupuncture).
Imagine your body as a river system.
Blood and chi are like the water and the
meridians are the channels that they flow
through. All the meridians are connected
to each other.
Stagnation, blockages or imbalances an
develop in the meridians, affecting the
body functions and leading to poor health
and disorders.
Acupressure serves to aid in restoring
health and maintaining free flow of chi,
blood and other body fluids. Stimulation
of acu-points is believed to be effective in
correcting abnormalities of the flow of chi
by breaking up blockages within the
meridians.
Acupressure is very safe, noninva-
sive, gentle and soothing. Pets often fall
asleep during sessions.
Although acupressure is not a substi-
tute for veterinary medical care, it can be
a beneficial complement to medical care-
--and one which your pets enjoy tremen-
dously. It is yet another method in our
growing list of treatments to ensure our
pets’ well-being and comfort.

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 Pet Cancer
By Dr. Leianne K. Lee Loy D.V.M., VCA University Animal Hospital in Manoa • (808) 988-2111
“I DIDN’T KNOW ANIMALS HAVE
CANCER” How often have I heard this
comment from a pet owner, who appears
frightened, dazed, and confused when in-
formed that his or her loving animal has a
condition called Neoplasia or tumor, an
abnormal growth of cells or tissue in the
animal’s body.
Questions start “pouring” from
the owner immediately amid tears:
Why? How did it happen? What
caused this condition? How much
time do I have left with my pet? Is
the “cancer” contagious to the
other animals?
Because Neoplasia is a less
known disease in animals, allow
me as an experienced and licensed
Veterinarian to provide as much in-
formation as I can to help you, as a
pet owner, to understand, and then
to accept emotionally, this condi-
tion in your pet.
Neoplasia is actually very com-
mon in pet animals; and the inci-
dence increases with age. Almost
half of the deaths of pets over 10
years of age are due to cancer. It
has been documented that dogs
and human beings can have cancer at
“roughly” the same rate, while cats receive
fewer “cancers.”
Neoplasia is categorized as being either
malignant or benign. “Benign” Neoplasia
do not grow aggressively, do not invade the
surrounding body tissues and do not
spread throughout the body; whereas,
“malignant” Neoplasia are rapidly growing
tissue that invade and “spread” to other
parts of the body. The actual swelling of a
Neoplasia is defined as a “tumor or mass;”
while “cancer” is used to define a “malig-
nant” Neoplasia.
Neoplasia is a suspected medical prob-
lem based on a physical exam and med-
ical history. Many family members inform
us that they feel or see a “lump” on their
pet. To confirm the diagnosis of the
“growth,” the Veterinarian, based on the
18 hawaiipetmagazine.com | summer 2010
physical exam, may recommend addi-
tional tests such as radiographs, blood test,
and ultrasound. In addition to theses tests,
a biopsy is necessary to confirm the diag-
nosis and this will categorize the Neopla-
sia as being either malignant or benign. A
biopsy is a procedure of taking a sample
from the Neoplasia for examination under
the microscope.
Neoplasia can be found anywhere on
our pet’s body. The most common types of
Neoplasia are found in the skin, mammary
glands, testicles, oral cavity, abdomen,
lymph nodes and bones. It is important to
report conditions/”growths” promptly so
that your Veterinarian can determine the
cause and treatment in order to provide the
best possible care to your pet. The type of
Neoplasia identified will determine the
treatment plan by your Veterinarian. Each
Neoplasia requires individual care and can
include a combination of treatments such
as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, im-
munotherapy or cryosurgery. Today, there
are many Veterinarians who incorporate
"Complimentary Medicine" (i.e. Traditional
Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Massage,
herbs) to help improve the chances of
overcoming this disease as well as im-
proving our pets quality of life.
Once your Veterinarian has given you
the diagnosis of your pet’s Neoplasia, he
or she will discuss the recommended treat-
ment and any potential risks and side ef-
fects associated with each treatment. To
improve your pet’s chances for improving
his or her quality of life during the
treatment, your Veterinarian may
recommend changes to the diet and
pain management.
Some types of Neoplasia can be
cured; however, other types may
only be managed to decrease malig-
nancy and provide comfort to your
pet’s life. The success of the treat-
ment can be determined by early de-
tection and the type of Neoplasia
identified. The following are the
most common signs of cancer in
small animals: abnormal swellings,
sores that do not heal, weight loss,
loss of appetite, bleeding from any
body opening, difficulty eating, de-
creased exercise, persistent lameness
or difficulty in breathing, urination
or defecation.
We are learning more about
Neoplasia through research and experi-
ence. Animals today have a better chance
of being successfully treated for Neoplasia
and cancer than they did before. The more
we learn about this condition, the more
our pets’ lives can improve. New diagnos-
tic methods can also help detect Neoplasia
at an earlier stage and improve your pet’s
chances. New treatment methods are
being developed to provide better success
rates with less risk of side effects.
I cannot emphasize, however, that dur-
ing this illness, the petʻs owner must con-
tinue the human-animal bond that is
mutually beneficial to both the owner as
well as the pet animal. This dynamic rela-
tionship will be influenced by behaviors
and interactions, which are essential to the
health and well being of people and ani-
mals.
Q&A With Dr. Lissa Kam Q: Who should attend the Hawaii Pet flower arranging, and have been doing it
continued from page 19 >>> Expo? since 1985.
A: Everyone! Current pet owners can find
ways offer free admission to the event, so
great advice and products. Make sure your
we accepted donations and invited more
pet is well socialized and on a leash or in
vendors to offset the cost of the exhibition
a carrier at all times. Do not bring dogs in
hall rental, booth setup fees, insurance and
heat. People looking for a pet can experi-
supplies needed for the event. We were
ence different breeds and their tempera-
still a one-day event until we partnered
ments at the event.
with the Hawaiian Kennel Club, merging
Q: Finally, what is something that not
their popular AKC Puppy Match with our
everyone knows about you?
show.
A: I enjoy Ikebana, the Japanese art of
Q: Who are your volunteers?
A: We’re luck to have so many people who
love animals and are willing to donate
M&M
their time to help the event. Our volunteers
are a mix of my staff, Hawaii Veterinary
Medical Association members, family,
Dog Resort
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Each year, Animal Clinic Waimalu also do-
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paper towel inside, for the event.
Q: Tell us about the Ask-a-Vet booth. Call Us at 840-0572
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erinarians, veterinary technicians and staff,
and the public is invited to stop by with
questions about their pet. Flea problems?
Itchy pets? Pain problems? Dental ques-
tions? Surgical procedure inquiries? We’re
there to help.
Q: What are some of the trends that you’ve
noticed at Pet Expo? The Pet Depot in Ewa Beach is a Kama'aina family-
A: Right now pet boutiques are very popu- owned & operated pet store serving West Oahu.
lar and they are brining in specialty items Specialty Pet Food & Products
to Pet Expo that most pet owners haven’t
Fresh Pet Snacks & Tasty Treats
Salt & Freshwater Fish & Aquariums
seen before. Although we are in a reces-
sion, we haven’t seen a drop in what peo-
ple will pay for their pets – they are part of
the family. People also just come to show Now Open At The Pet Depot
off their dog at the event.
Q: What is the relationship between the
Hawaii Pet Expo and the Hawaii Food
Bank?
A: The Hawaii Pet Expo has always sup-
ported the efforts of the Hawaii Food Bank
and we started accepting non-perishable Located inside The Pet Depot, the Dirty Dog Garage Self-Serve
food and monetary donation at the event Dog Wash is a convenient way to wash, dry and groom your
dog using our professional shampoos, conditioners, and
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Hawaii Food Bank. We ask that you stop
by our donation booth at the event, and
drop of a non-perishable food or monetary

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donation to help out this worthy cause.

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 Where do they go? Submitted by Jennifer Hill for the Oahu SPCA • www.oahuspca.org
Have you ever wondered what hap-
pened to the 432 animals in Waianae that
were taken away from a couple in July
2009? They were all, fortunately, rescued
by the Oahu Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). Here is one
dog’s account of how fate led him to
where he is now.
The OSPCA established itself as a
501c3 non-profit corporation in April of
2009. Three months later, the OSPCA
received a call requesting to take in 432
animals from a single property
overnight. This alone was no small feat.
Within 24 hours, the OSPCA built 70
cages in a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse that
was donated to the organization.
One of the 432 animals rescued
was a male terrier-mix dog, which was
given the name, “Keoni”.
A month after Keoni was received
at the OSPCA, along came volunteer
Linda Vannatta, who showed up at the
OSPCA to volunteer her time. Jennifer
Kishimori, co-founder of OSPCA, told
Linda that there was a dog, Keoni,
housed in the “back room” because he was
able to climb out of his 6-feet tall kennel
which wasn’t capable of containing him.
Linda found Keoni in the back room,
and Keoni, being a shy, fearful dog at the
time, would not let Linda touch him, as he
would run away whenever she tried to get
near him.
During Linda’s following visit to the
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OSPCA, she found Keoni placed in a ken-
nel with an older, nurturing female dog,
appropriately named, “Mommy.” This
time, Keoni reluctantly allowed Linda to
place a leash on him. She took him for a
1 ½ hour walk and Linda knew immedi-
ately that he was really happy. This was the
start of a beautiful friendship--one that led
to Linda becoming known at the OSPCA
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During her visits as a volunteer at the
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 When “No Pets” Rules Need Not Apply:
Obtaining a Reasonable Accommodation for a Service Animal
Submitted by Emily A. Gardner, Esq. • www.animallawhawaii.com

Finding housing in Hawaii can be chal- their property manager for the right to keep as emotional illnesses, including depression
lenging. Finding housing when you have a their animal. and anxiety.
pet can be even more so. When your pet is This all sounds well and good, but how The Act does not define “service animal,”
a service animal and essential for your day- does one know if they or their pet fall under but it has been understood for purposes of
to-day living, it is important to know your the Act, and whether they are entitled to re- the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
rights when and if your landlord or prop- quest a reasonable accommodation in the to include any guide dog, or other animal
erty manager pulls the “no pets” card. first place? individually trained to do work or perform
Under the federal Fair Housing Act it is Under the Fair Housing Act, the term tasks for the benefit of an individual with a
unlawful to discriminate against any person “handicap” is defined as “a physical or disability. The ADA defines disability the
in the provision of services or facilities as- mental impairment which substantially lim- same way the Fair Housing Act defines
sociated with the person’s dwelling due to its one or more of a person’s major life ac- “handicap”.
their handicap. Discrimination under the tivities.” The individual must either have a In interpreting the term “service animal,”
Act includes a refusal to make “reasonable record of having such an impairment (as courts recognize that most animals are not
accommodations” in the rules, policies, documented in their medical records equipped to do work or perform tasks for
practices or services, when such accom- and/or history) or be perceived as having the benefit of an individual with a disability.
modations may be necessary to afford a such an impairment. Accompanying regu- They typically require something more—
handicapped person an equal opportunity lations interpret the term “physical or men- evidence of individual training—that sets
to use and enjoy their dwelling. tal impairment” rather broadly to include the service animal apart from an ordinary
As a renter or property owner with a any mental or psychological disorder, such pet.
service animal, it is important to under- continued on page 25 >>>
stand, that the law does not extend a pref-
erence to handicapped residents, but
merely an equal opportunity to use and
enjoy a dwelling. The first thing the owner
of a service animal should do, if confronted
with a “no pets’ rule, such as those in-
cluded in a housing association’s house
rules or by-laws is to request a “reasonable
accommodation” for their service animal
under the Fair Housing Act. This request
should be made in writing.
In order to properly request a “reason-
able accommodation,” a resident must es-
tablish four things: 1) that they are
handicapped or disabled; 2) that the land-
lord or property owner is provided with no-
tice of their particular handicap or
disability; 3) that an accommodation for
the service animal is necessary to afford the
resident with an equal opportunity to use
and enjoy the dwelling; and, 4) that the ac-
commodation is reasonable under the spe-
cific circumstances of the case.      
 
    
Discrimination under the Act does not
     
occur until a reasonable accommodation
has been properly requested and denied.


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pet calendar
continued from page 7 >>>
titions, seminars, vendor booths and more. Visit
www.thebigboysshow.com to learn more. In
Collaboration with BIG BOYS & MMA SHOW.
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downtown.
fido and join the Hawaiian Humane Society for
212 Merchant Street
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continued from page 23 >>>
This is not necessarily a taxing require-
ment, as there are no federally mandated
animal training standards, but the owner of
a service animal must be able to establish
that their animal has had special training or
possesses unique characteristics that some-
how assist them with their particular dis-
ability. Under Hawaii law, the owner of a
service animal must be able to show that
their animal is specially trained to amelio-
rate the unique problems or symptoms as-
sociated with their disability. Merely stating
that the animal “helps” someone or “is ben-
eficial” is not enough under the law.
Hawaii law makes it clear that the owner of
a service animal must be able to distinguish
their animal from a pet or companion ani-
mal.
The owner of a service animal must be
able to show that the animal at issue is
medically necessary to afford them with an
equal opportunity to use and enjoy their
dwelling. A landlord or property manager
is not obligated to do everything humanly
possible to accommodate a disabled per-
son. He must only do what is reasonable
and necessary. Those seeking a reasonable
accommodation should also be aware that
by doing so they often give up some of their
rights to privacy regarding their medical in-
formation.
In many circumstances, waiving a no-pet
rule to allow a disabled resident the assis-
tance of a service animal would be a rea-
sonable accommodation under the Fair
Housing Act. Achieving this outcome,
however, may require that both the dis-
abled resident and the property manger
maintain some flexibility. For instance, re-
questing an accommodation for more than
one service animal may not be reasonable.
Or, the particular type of animal requested
may not be reasonable under the unique
circumstances of the case. This could occur
for example if a smaller, possibly frail per-
son seeks an accommodation for a large,
powerful breed of dog, which they are un-
able to effectively control.
In summary, individuals seeking a waiver of
a no pets rule to accommodate a service
animal should do the following to improve
their chances of success:
1. Notify their landlord or property
owner of their disability and their need to
have a service animal (remember, it must
be necessary).
2. Provide the landlord or property man-
ager with a letter from a physician that
states the nature of the individual’s disabil-
ity and how a service animal will alleviate
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3. Make a request, in writing, for a “rea-
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 PoiOpensDogs and Popoki
Doors for Pets and People
Submitted by Theresa Donnelly for Poi Dos and Popoki • poidogsandpopoki.org

On a beautiful, sunny Saturday morn- know how or lack the resources to do better. pet food, toys and perform ear cleanings and
ing, 10 volunteers eagerly walk up and down We want to help people become better pet nail clippings, among other services.
residential roads in Ewa Beach, knocking on owners so that more animals stay with their “We pick communities to canvass that
doors, passing out fliers, handing out bags families and fewer animals are removed,” we feel are at greater risk and in most need
filled with dog toys, offering free micro-chip of the types of services we provide. This way,
identification, flea and tick medicine and do- we can use our limited resources strategi-
nating dog food. cally to make the greatest impact on the lives
Surprisingly to many of the weary, sus- of pets and their people,” Maluafiti ex-
picious residents the volunteers are not ask- plained.
ing for money or selling a product. Instead, There is also a nomination process via
they are on a mission to save Hawaii’s pets the website to elect a pet owner who may
from being surrendered to Oahu shelters. need a little help with their animals. Instead
Hawaii’s animal rescue agencies play a of complaining about the neighbor with the
vital role in the community by accepting an- out-of-control dog, the nomination projects
imals from owners who can no longer care allow residents to come together and work
for them. Each year, these organizations must with the pet owner on ways to build afford-
also tend to the thousands of discarded, lost able shelter, or fencing for a chained animal.
Stacie Welsch & Jackie Gravener trim the nails of a dog.
and stray pets, roaming the streets in desper- Poi Dogs and Popoki also works with local
ate need of medical care and food. said Maluafiti. community associations and regional legis-
However, one Oahu resident saw a The mission of Poi Dogs and Popoki is lators to identify future nominations.
large gap in the services provided by local to help owners provide care for their pets. Char Naone, a resident of Nanakuli,
animal rescue organizations. Animals need a safe and contained living en- had three 9-by-17 foot kennels built for her
“It was really clear that here in Hawaii vironment, a nutritious diet and access to three mixed-breed dogs. Prior to construct-
there was this missing piece and that is help- veterinarian care. ing this enclosure, Naone relied on small
ing people take care of the animals that they However, there are thousands of wire crates to keep her animals safe, making
already have,” said Poi Dogs and Popoki Hawaii’s pets that go everyday without these it difficult for her animals to move freely.
President Alicia Maluafiti. basic needs and this is where Poi Dogs and With six feet high fencing, she is less worried
Last November, Maluafiti and about a Popoki wants to help. about her dog’s safety and says she is confi-
dozen others joined together to form Poi Using fences, kennels and catteries, Poi dent she has improved their quality of life.
Dogs and “My dogs now
Popoki, an ani- have space to run. I
mal care organi- can attend my col-
zation that lege classes with-
works to out having to worry
counter the about them. It has
roots of pet President Alicia Maluafiti & volunteer vet tech insert a microchip ID. Volunteers unload supplies & prepare to canvass Ewa Beach. Volunteer Lizzie Ley leaves a pet goodie bag for a pet owner. made my life so
overpopulation and euthanasia at Hawaii’s Dogs and Popoki are building these enclosed much easier and I can tell my dogs are so
animal shelters. Poi is the Hawaiian term for areas to keep the pets safe and the commu- happy. They also brought me food four dif-
a mixed-breed dog and Popoki stands for cat. nities safer. According to the national or- ferent times and sterilized my dogs. I am so
The group is building (literally) ways for ganization Dogs Deserve Better, a chained grateful to Poi Dogs and Popoki,” said
animal owners to keep their pets, improving dog is three times more likely to bite than an Naone.
the quality of life of the pet as well as the unchained dog. Education and resources like what was
ohana. That might mean constructing an en- Besides building enclosed areas for given to Naone demonstrate compassion for
closed area in an owner’s yard. Or, offering owner’s pets, the non-profit organization has not only the animal that needs the care and
free tick and flea preventative medications as several other community outreach projects. services, but is a way for the owner to learn
well as micro-chipping Oahu’s animals in One such project is Poi and Popoki’s can- how they can better care for their animals.
need. vassing efforts, where each month Maluafiti The group hopes their efforts will lead
“For most people, they love their ani- and her team go door-to-door in Hawaii’s to less animals winding up in Oahu’s shel-
mals and want to do better. They either don’t under-served neighborhoods and hand out ters where most pets, according to local and

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continued from page 26 >>>

national statistics, will eventually be euth-

anized. According to the organization’s
website, more than 70 percent of all ad-
mitted animals to Hawaii’s shelters are put
down.
And Maluafiti knows this reality first-
hand, having worked at the Hawaiian Hu-
mane Society and as one of the original
founders of the Oahu SPCA. Working in
animal rescue for so many years gave her
the understanding that people needed an
alternative to just giving up their animals
when they no longer could care for them.
However, Maluafiti is quick to point out
that the owners must be willing to work at
keeping the animals as well. Noah is a purebred Chihuahua born in Hawaii. He loves to go shopping
“We don’t help someone unless they and procure unique "one of a kind" pet merchandise from all over the
world. He brings all the goodies back to his boutique store for his furry
friends! He is the owner and top sales dog at Planet U2 (a newly modern
are ready to help themselves and steriliza-
tion is a big part of that so we provide that unique pet boutique) in Waikiki Beachwalk Shopping Center.
to owners we help. They have to embrace
the process, so we can help people help Mention "Hawaii Pet Magazine" during your
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“Poi Dogs and Popoki has opened
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neglected. Most pet owners can find re-
sources to drop off their animals, but not
many resources help keep the animal and
family together through education, food,
micro-chipping, sterilization, fencing and
catteries,” said Stacie Welsh, a vet techni-
cian and volunteer.
Additionally, any donation to expand
their outreach efforts is deeply appreci-
ated. On May 8-9, Poi Dogs and Popoki
will have a booth at the 2010 Pet Expo at
the Neil S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition
Hall.
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or late at night. Since these are the cooler of ice. At the Dog Psychology Center, we
parts of the day, this will make the walk more have sprinklers that spray the dogs with a gen-
comfortable for both you and your dog. I'm a tle mist of water.
believer in vigorous exercise for healthy dogs, 6. Dogs cool from the bottom up. Make
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2. Use doggie spraying it with water. A
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