Spring 2015
Kauai Humane Society
Board of Directors
EMILY LAROCQUE
PRESIDENT
ELIZABETH FREITAS
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
LES MILNES
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
MAUREEN MULVIHILL
TREASURER
DIANN HARTMAN
SECRETARY
BEV PANG
NAOMI GIOVANNI
MARGARET HANSON
JEFFREY KENNEDY
LESLIE MILNES
ORIANNA SKOMOROCH
BETTY UNANIAN
Kauai Humane Society
Leadership Team
PENNY E. CISTARO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TRACY ANDERSON
SOS MANAGER
MANA BROWN
FIELD SERVICES MANAGER
One Dog’s Journey
to Canada
Some of you may not be aware of
the variety of programs the shelter
has in place to help the animals. You
may never get to experience all the
programs but the animals do.
A stray, hound mix named Red is a
Red with her new parents.
prime example of one who experienced
the benefits of multiple programs. A Good Samaritan found Red and brought
her to KHS. During her initial incoming examination the vet tech noted that she was very skinny, weak,
and jaundiced. Our veterinarian determined she needed more than we could provide her here and
immediately sent her to a private veterinary hospital where she spent the next three days on intensive
supportive care. Red was diagnosed with severe anemia and ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease while
potentially fatal is easily treated. After the initial treatment to stabilize her, she spent two weeks reaping
the benefit of our Foster Program. After her recuperation in a caring foster home she returned to the
shelter to be spayed and made available for adoption.
Once back, she waited patiently in the adoption kennels for her forever home. During this time, our
veterinarian had Red accompany her to a Critter Camp session while she spoke to the children about
the different diseases dogs can contract and why vaccinations are so important. Red was a natural with
kids and basked in all their attention.
Red was a very active participant in our Field Trip
Program; exploring the island with different visitors
until she touched someone’s heart. Caylee, a visitor
from Canada, had hiked with Red while on a field trip
and formed an attachment to her. Although Caylee
returned home without Red, she couldn’t stop thinking
about the dog. She emailed and asked if Red was still
here. She was…Red was adopted and we flew her to
her new home in cold Alberta, Canada.
JONATHAN FISHER
COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
LAURA L. LEE
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
MICHELE MOLINEAUX-FIRALDI
BLOOMING TAILS STORE MANAGER
KAMILAH SMITH
ANIMAL CARE MANAGER
DR. DAWN USHIO
STAFF VETERINARIAN
BRANDY VARVEL
OUTREACH
AND CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER
CATHERINE VILLARREAL
CONTROLLER
JULIE WERNER
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Our Mission:
The Kauai Humane Society is dedicated
to promoting the human-animal bond and
ensuring compassionate, informed care
for all of Kauai’s animals.
Above: Red and
Trooper on a field trip.
Left: Red being
treated for
ehrlichiosis.
Once Red, but now renamed Reef, started to settle
in Caylee noticed she was afraid of men. Caylee
emailed and asked us how to help Reef adjust.
Our Behavior Helpline Team Member was able
to provide the information and resources to Caylee that
helped Reef work through her fears.
Through our donor supported programs, one little
brown dog, received the benefit of seven different
programs offered by the Kauai Humane Society. Your
contributions have a direct impact on the lives of
countless animals who just like Reef, need your help.
Thank you for your kind generosity.
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From the Executive Director
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. April 12th through the 18th is
National Volunteer Appreciation Week. It is appropriate and wonderful that there
is a specific time set aside to honor and acknowledge all of the fine people who
give so freely of their time and their selves to the cause they hold near and dear.
Volunteering is a selfless good deed. And we all benefit from volunteers.
We have a strong volunteer program in place and it continues to expand. We
hold monthly volunteer orientations to introduce interested people to who we are,
what we do and how they can help. I attend these orientations because I enjoy
meeting the individuals who are interested in working with us. I enjoy talking
about the organization and seeing the looks of surprise on their faces when we
talk about the myriad of volunteer opportunities they can choose from. Volunteer
opportunities exist beyond walking dogs and playing with kittens, two of our most
popular volunteer activities. Volunteering with their own dog to visit nursing homes
or to help kids improve their reading skills by reading to the dog. Helping people as
well as animals through volunteering with our pet food bank or clerical help at our
vaccination clinic. Helping people resolve behavior problems so they can keep their
pet by participating in our behavior helpline. Photography, graphic design, party
planning for our annual gala; positions that people don’t normally associate with
an animal shelter. The list goes on and on. Talking about KHS and all that we can
achieve with volunteers helping us gives me great pride.
In This Issue
One Dog’s Journey
to Canada
1
From the
Executive Director
2
A Tribute
to Caroline Shklov
3
Welcome Emily
3
Wish List
3
New Wings
Over Kauai
Volunteer Happenings
4-5
6
Tributes7
Holiday Highlights
7
Save the Date
8
More Ways
to Help
8
But what is most meaningful
to me is explaining why the
volunteers are so valuable to
the welfare of the animals we
have in our care. The animal
care staff have countless daily
tasks beyond the feeding,
cleaning and general care of
the animals. Customer service
have phones to answer and
people to help at the front
counter.… each of us has a
job to do and not one of us
has the luxury of spending an
uninterrupted hour or two with
just one individual animal. A
volunteer has that ability and
that is plenty valuable. The
difference one person can make
in one animal’s life is priceless. A dog craves companionship, social interaction and
exercise. A volunteer can take a dog for a run on our grounds, then sit in the sun
and brush out his coat. A volunteer can relax on a bench in the sun while a cat sits
and purrs on their lap. Volunteers help us keep our animals happy, healthy and
well-adjusted while they wait patiently for a new home.
I am always amazed and humbled by the volunteers in the Humane Society. Our
volunteers give so much of themselves to our cause. Our work, the animals…
their cause. Organizationally, we could not accomplish all the work that we do
without the commitment and dedication of the 300 plus volunteers that we are
blessed to have here. We are a non-profit community based organization. We are
successful because we are supported by an incredible network of giving, dedicated
and committed volunteers and a supportive community who is generous and kind.
Mahalo nui loa.
Penny E. Cistaro
Executive Director
A Tribute to Caroline Shklov
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One person can and does make a difference. One person can rally
another person and then another and another; their enthusiasm and
motivation to make a difference is the driving force. One such person
was Caroline Shklov.
Caroline had a passion for helping animals. Dog behavior and their
training were her greatest interests. When approached about participating
in the development of a behavior helpline she quickly jumped on board.
After that was successfully operating, she, along with her fellow helpline
volunteers, pitched the idea to provide ongoing dog training classes at
KHS. February 14th, the first series of the training classes began and
everyone felt a deep sense of loss without her there.
The NoseWork Program, highlighted in the summer 2014 newsletter,
was all Caroline’s idea. Once she got the green light she quickly recruited
Mary Zakula to join her and together they developed an amazing and
successful program. Caroline was that special kind of person who knew
by instinct which dogs needed extra attention and confidence building.
She could go out to the kennels and the dogs were attracted to her
through her calming energy. Although unsure of themselves, these dogs
would simply come up to Caroline, sensing she was there to help.
Caroline (in red) and Mary (in white tank top) with NoseWorks Instructors
The NoseWork Program is a self-rewarding exercise that builds a dog’s confidence as they find the treats that are hidden in and
around boxes. This enrichment program fulfills their emotional well-being and encourages them to be more social with people
enhancing their ability to be adopted.
Caroline would see a need and quietly step in and do what the dog needed; bathing, grooming, trimming nails. Whatever could benefit
that one dog to attract a potential adopter, Caroline took care of it.
When Caroline passed in December, most of us did not know how much she accomplished. She was a Vancouver Island Treatment
Center Counselor working in the Woman’s Prison System. In addition, she supported and championed for the rights of the First Nations
Group in Canada. The group honored Caroline by calling her the Great White Mother.
The staff and fellow volunteers at the Kauai Humane Society miss Caroline deeply, her bright eyes, her kind spirit, and her love for
animals. She definitely gave every dog she came in contact with a chance. She leaves a legacy of benevolence and philanthropic
works behind. Thank you Caroline.
Welcome Emily Larocque
With the New Year, there are new beginnings for the KHS Board. The Board recently welcomed two new
board members, Margaret Hanson and Beverly Pang. We are grateful to have their gifts and talents to
help Kauai’s animals. The Board is also delighted to introduce Emily Larocque, the newly elected KHS
President of the Board. Emily is best known as Biscuit’s Mommy. Biscuit has four feline siblings that are
both shelter and feral rescues. Emily has been on the board since 2013. She lives on the west side and
works as an engineer / program manager. Emily expresses, “I am very excited about this opportunity;
there are so many great programs executing at KHS and it is great to be a part of it. My hope is to support continued growth of
these programs, and the positive initiatives that have preceded me. I encourage everyone to stop by KHS to be a part of these
programs and to improve the welfare of all the animals on Kauai.”
Kauai Humane Society
Wish List
If you shop at Amazon, you can go through Amazon Smile and
choose Kauai Humane Society as the shelter of choice. Then
you can do all your shopping with a good feeling knowing you are
helping us out. A percentage of your purchases will go back to
Kauai
Humane
through
Amazon
Smile!
The imped
feathers
will molt Society
naturally and
be replaced
with the bird’s
own.
We are in need of certain supplies on an ongoing basis; please consider
assisting KHS with an in-kind donation of any amount of the following items:
For the Staff:
• New Washer and Dryer
• New Computers
• New or Used Horse Trailer
•Bleach
• Laundry Detergent
• Ziploc Bags
• AA batteries
• Copy paper (plain and colored)
•Pens
• Postage Stamps
For the Animals:
• Canned Food (for dogs and cats)
• Scratching Posts
• Kuranda Beds
• Animal Crates (all sizes)
•Catnip
• Shoe Boxes
•Collars
• Toys and Treats
•Leashes
•Towels
•Blankets
New Wings Over Kauai
Broken Feathers
The donor feathers lined up and labeled. The connecting posts made of
bamboo have already been inserted into the shafts (the yellow).
On December 8th, Save Our Shearwaters
(SOS) staff received an endangered Hawaiian
Petrel (‘Ua’u) fledgling that was turned into
the Waimea Fire Station Aid Station. At that
time of the year, young Hawaiian Petrels as
well as the Newell’s Shearwaters (‘A’o) are
making their first flights from their nest burrows
in the mountains of Kaua’i and flying out to
sea. They make this first flight at night without
parental guidance, as soon as they leave the
nest they are on their own. This particular
fledging (a term used for birds that have
recently left the nest) had broken several of its
primary feathers which are the outermost flight
feathers. These are very important for a bird’s
flight capability. The bird
Hawaiian Petrels was otherwise in relatively
good condition.
decided to try something that was outside of
the box, but knew that if it worked, it could
save this bird’s life. The staff decided to imp
her feathers. Imping is a procedure that has
been employed by falconers for centuries but
has only recently been used to help other
species of birds regain flight. The procedure
involves taking intact feathers that have been
naturally molted or salvaged from a deceased
bird of the same species and grafting them into
the shafts of the broken feathers.
fly thousands of
miles across the
open ocean in
search of food.
They need to
have near perfect
flight capabilities
in order to
survive in this
often harsh
environment.
Hawaiian Petrels fly
thousands of miles across
the open ocean in search
of food. They need to
have near perfect flight
capabilities in order to
survive this often harsh
environment. The feathers
that were broken off would
not allow this bird to fly
well enough to survive
if released. The SOS
staff discussed the bird’s
limited options, but waiting
for the natural molt was not an option. They
The SOS staff started by preparing the donor
feathers. Each feather to be replaced must
be fitted with the corresponding feather from
the donor. The replacement feathers are lined
up in order and labeled so that there is no
confusion. The connecting posts, or pins, are
prepared. In this case bamboo skewers were
used that were whittled to the right dimensions
to fit into the hollow feather shafts. This is a
delicate procedure that must be performed so
that the feathers are attached accurately in
regards to their angle of insertion and length.
The feathers must mimic the natural overlap
pattern and the wings must mirror each other
or the bird’s flight will be compromised.
Once everything was prepared, the bird was
put under anesthesia so that work could
be done without the prolonged procedure
stressing the bird. A wiggling awake bird
could also easily dislodge the carefully placed
feathers that had not yet set. Once the bird
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was asleep, the broken feathers were
trimmed. Donor feathers were then
meticulously glued one by one into
place using the connecting posts and
quick drying epoxy.
The petrel awoke from the procedure
with a total of eight new feathers –
four on each wing.
Two days later
The following day,
she was ready for the bird was placed
release. We took in the conditioning
her out to a quiet pool to make certain
spot and placed
that she had retained
her on a rock. It
her waterproofing
took her about
and to watch with
five minutes,
anticipation how she
during which time
reacted to her new
she extended her
feathers. Everyone
wings and tested
joyfully watched her
the wind.
spread and preen her
new feathers into place. They looked
great! The imped feathers will molt
naturally and be replaced with the
bird’s own. Two days later she was
ready for release. The bird was taken
out to a quiet spot and placed on a
rock. It took her about five minutes,
during which time she extended her
wings and tested the wind. Then
suddenly with one leap she was
airborne! She flew high and strong
and straight out to sea. Success! She
will spend the next several years out
on the open ocean before returning to
Kaua’i to find a mate and have chicks
of her own.
The petrel awoke from the procedure with a
total of eight new feathers — four on each
wing. The outermost primary on both wings
was broken off too close to the wing to be
able to imp in a new feather.
CMD055 in the conditioning pool post-procedure.
Testing the wind.
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Reaching Out
to Help Another
We are delighted to announce that Kauai
Humane Society, with the Children and
Family Services, developed a Mentorship
Program here with the local foster children
and our staff. The vision for the Mentorship
Program is to provide hands-on, work
experience for children who are in the
state foster care program. Foster children
identify with the shelter animals waiting
for homes on a level where some of us
cannot.
With your help, we want to extend the
current program for an additional six weeks
and perhaps even longer. To continue
this rewarding program with Children and
Family Services and other agencies who
have expressed interest, visit our website
at www.kauaihumane.org and click on the
DONATE button.
Staff members are paired up with a
teenager for six weeks. Currently, two staff
members mentor teens through daily work
responsibilities. These teenagers have
already experienced a mock interview
for their job with their mentor. They are
learning to be on time, dependable, and
how to problem solve.
The shelter staff will continue to teach
these teens job skills that they can use
elsewhere, an understanding of how a
non-profit works, and inspire them to seek
higher education. A job instills confidence,
a sense of belonging, and camaraderie
between employees. We want these teens
to experience this for themselves.
As the shelter’s volunteers and supporters
know, the satisfaction of helping the
community and accomplishing set tasks
are irreplaceable. The shelter is happy to
provide a stable environment for the teens.
Our staff members are equally rewarded
to be able to guide someone in the right
direction.
There are 2,766 children in foster care
in Hawaii. Some foster children are
separated from their siblings while others
are bounced around to different foster
families. The average age of a foster
child is 9 years old. Whatever the reason
may be, the child is sent to a foster home
through no fault of their own.
Volunteer Happenings
The Kauai Humane Society has a new Volunteer Coordinator,
Julie Werner. Julie is a familiar face around the shelter. She has
volunteered with KHS for almost two years. She has participated in
our Mobile Adoption Program as a member of the WOW Team and
was the driving force behind the development and implementation of
Gomez’ Galley, our pet food bank.
Julie and Jonny, our Community Services manager, are working to
expand the Volunteer Program. This will include mentor volunteers
who will take more of a leadership role within a particular program.
Once the initial training has been completed by staff, the mentor will
provide additional hands-on training and be available for questions
and guidance.
There are a variety of different volunteer
VOLUNTEER
opportunities. Many people come to
ORIENTATION
volunteer orientation thinking they’d like to
10 am to 11:30 am
walk dogs or learn about an opportunity to
2nd Saturday
use their photography skills to take photos
of each month
of the dogs they walk for our web site.
Some wish to participate in party planning
by volunteering to work on the Annual
Gala Committee. Along with the main attraction of being with the
animals, KHS has a wide range of volunteer needs, from data
entry to envelope stuffing, teaching kids how to bake homemade
dog biscuits, and planting a flower bed. Our resale shop, Blooming
Tails, Veterinary Services, Animal Care, Customer Service, Humane
Education; all have openings for someone who has the time to give.
The staff and animals greatly benefit from the giving hearts of the
volunteers and we deeply appreciate the time you spend with us.
Mahalo!
If you would like to volunteer, we would love to see you at our next
Volunteer Orientation. Please email Julie at [email protected]
or contact her at (808)632-0610,x 111.
Tributes
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October 2014 to February 2015
In Honor of Person
Kate Finn
Donald and Diane Drucker
Anneli Freeman
Ulla Freeman
Elizabeth Freitas
Penny Cistaro
Laura and Ron Wiley
Karen, Todd & Wendy Ikenvoto
John and Irene Leach
Klaus Keil
Thomas and Catherine Harris
Mary Lou Knight
Louise Knight
Adelyn McMillin
Mike and Terri Mansfield
Sarah and Ella Taylor
Burdette Family Foundation
In Memory of Person
Mary Alboa
Karin Chiquet
Mary Allyn
Edward and Sharon Neckel
F. O’hara
Gladys and Lauri Yama Okada
Mary Allyn
Charles and Liv Trt Rebb
Lauren Wade
Mary and Calvin Allyn
John and Mary McDougall
Ted Drews
Sheila Drews
Tony Haruguci
Brysone Nishimoto
Virginia Ellis
Shirley Buchignani
Mariane Johanson
Stephen Lowe
Cory Johnston
Mona Emory
Christy Mayfield
Lisa Sullivan
Carol Patrick Medeiros
Lisa Sullivan
Caroline Shklov
Nan Bristow
Penny Cistaro
Carol Everett
Kathryn Harwood
Mary Zakula
In Honor of Pet
Cherry and Berry
Karin Chiquet
Nala
Luana Strettzr
In Memory of Pet
Bob
Rick Emens
Bella and Anna
Karen Whitaker
Corky and Missy
Joyce Shoemaker
Mango
Penny Cistaro
Marley
John and Jennifer Fieger
Koko
Eric Yama
Poha
Sheila Drews
Sonny
Susan M. Mann
More Ways to Help!
Check it out!
There’s a new App called WoofTrax! Download the app and
select Kauai Humane Society. Start walking and the app will
track your miles. Those miles will be turned into a donation
and will be sent to us at the end of the year!
Memorable Tributes
Honor, remember or celebrate a beloved pet, friend or
family member. Recognition opportunities include:
• Paws Prints Press Newsletters
• Trees, benches, fence post tags, and picnic tables are
available
Contact Laura at [email protected] for more information.
Holiday Highlights
CRAFTING A KURANDA BED
Maile Miyazaki made crafts for the holiday
season. She sold them at the craft fair and
used her earnings to buy a kuranda bed for
our dogs at the shelter. Way to go!
PENNIES TO DOLLARS
Kapa’a Elementary School raised $138
in pennies on their own. They came in to
KHS and donated the money to our shelter.
Mahalo for thinking of us during a time of
need!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
KHS partnered up with KCCP for this
campaign to have 100 animals adopted
between November 28 and December 31.
At KHS, 106 animals were adopted and
KCCP had 12 cats adopted.
THANKS!
Subaru presented a $5,000
check to the Kauai Humane
Society for their Share the
Love campaign during the
holidays.
CORRECTION:
The Holiday Newsletter had the Cats and
Dogs numbers switched.
We apologize for the confusion. This graph
below is correct:
Kaddy’s Corner
Dear Kaddy,
My parents brought home a baby brother for me. He’s a cute terrier puppy
mix but he has absolutely no manners. He’s destroying the cat’s toys, running
crazy through the house and peeing outside the litter box. I want to scratch
his eyes out. What should we do?
— Ditto
Dear Ditto,
SAVE THE DATE
Paws
for Celebration
Annual Gala
Kauai Sheraton Resort
on May 16th, 2015
at 5:30 pm
Contact Laura at 808-632-0610, x108
Check out www.kauaihumane.org
for more details
Title Sponsor
Oh, I remember those wild days of youth. Sounds like
your brother needs to learn some etiquette. Kauai
Humane Society has Dog Training Classes and a
Behavioral Helpline that sounds exactly what you need.
There is Puppy Preschool, Family Dog Manners and
Intermediate Manners. All of the classes are at the Kauai Humane Society.
You can sign up for the classes on line at www.kauaihumane.org. Your
brother will learn basic manners and socialization in the classes. Your parents
will also be taught how to redirect inappropriate behavior. If your parents
need help right away with some difficult behaviors, they can call the Behavior
Helpline at 808-632-0610 ext 116. Our website also has some good tips.
— Kaddy
MORE INFORMATION:
Vaccine Clinic
8 am to 11 am every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
Dog Training
Silver Whiskers Sponsors
Recurring every six weeks. For more info, visit kauaihumane.org
• Puppy Preschool at 12 pm for dogs 8 weeks to 4 months
• Family Dog Manners at 9 am for dogs over 4 months. Basic training.
• Intermediate Manners at 10:30 am. Agility exercises. Must have Family Dog
Manners prior to this class.
Licenses
Bronze Whiskers Sponsors
Copper Whiskers Sponsor
Kauai
Humane
Society
P.O. Box 3330
Lihu‘e, HI 96766
ph: (808) 632-0610
[email protected]
As of January 1, 2015, renew or purchase your pet licenses.
Altered:
Dog Licenses are $17 for two years. Cat Licenses are $12 for one year, $17 for two
years. Contact customer service at 808-632-0610, x100
Unaltered:
Dog Licenses are $52 for two years. Cat Licenses are $32 for one year, $52 for
two years.
KHS will be closed Memorial Day
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