***Thank you for supporting the Hawaii Island Humane Society! We look forward to seeing you next year. 

On behalf of Hawaii Island Humane Society and our animals, I want to express our gratitude for your support. In light of recent recommendations regarding coronavirus, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel Tropical Paws this year. Our Tropical Paws organizers and Hawaii Island Humane Society's Board of Directors made this decision with consideration to the well being of our guests.

 

Tropical Paws generates critical lifesaving revenue for our programs and operations. We're appealing to our community and asking for your continued financial support in the face of this unforeseen development. During this unprecedented time, we will continue to provide care for our animals, our staff, and our community.

 

 

In the coming weeks, you will be invited to participate in an online silent auction. We have been busy curating auction items and you will be able to bid, from the comfort of your own home (in your PJs, with your pet by your side, if you wish!) We appreciate the opportunity to utilize the auction items that have already been given, in addition to any new or pending donations, to support our animals and our organization. If you would like to contribute an item to our auction, please contact Lauren at 808-334-3361 or email Lauren@hihs.org.

 

 

On behalf of our team, we are thinking of all of our friends worldwide. Now, more than ever, we must rely on each other (and our pets!) for kindness and support. Please be well.

 

 

With gratitude on behalf of the Tropical Paws Planning Committee,

Lauren Nickerson, Community Programs Director and Tropical Paws Event Organizer