OahuSPCA

About OahuSPCA

The Oahu SPCA was founded in April of 2009 and launched its mission, “Every healthy, treatable animal will find a forever home." The overwhelming support of our community was instrumental in helping to establish the first Oahu SPCA and the largest animal welfare organization in the state of Hawaii with a no-kill philosophy. On July 18, 2009, 432 animals were relinquished to the Oahu SPCA after the owner of an animal sanctuary in Waianae passed away. The Oahu SPCA rescued all 432 animals in 48 hours, which marked the largest animal rescue in the history of Hawaii. Animals make a significant difference in the lives of people and families of Oahu. Approximately 60% of the families on Oahu have pets. The Oahu SPCA assumes much of the responsibility for them in our community. We rescue, rehabilitate and protect these animals from abandonment and cruelty. We care for approximately 200 dogs and cats per day at our shelter. Almost 2,000 animals are rescued, rehabilitated, and placed in new homes each year. The Oahu SPCA relies on funding by private individuals, businesses and corporate sponsors. We also rely on the dedication of over 4,000 volunteers. Our large volunteer force ensures the majority of funding we receive goes directly towards the care of our rescued animals. This encompasses all necessary surgeries and treatments, including orthopedic surgeries, corrective eye surgeries, tumor removal, sterilization, micro chipping, and inoculations. It is estimated that 365,000 dogs and cats are part of families on Oahu. Nearly 30%, or 120,000, are not sterilized. The problem of animal overpopulation is compounded each year by our climate, which promotes year round breeding, as well as the growing transient human population. Two unaltered dogs and their offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in six years. In seven years, two unaltered cats and can produce 160,000 kittens. The ramifications of these numbers translate to more than 33,000 homeless pets on Oahu per year, that are abandoned at shelters and in our neighborhoods.