Molokai Humane Society’s (MoHS) Quarterly News Update July - September FY 2014/2015 It’s that time again. Here is the 1st Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) Quarterly News Update for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. Plans are in process for this fiscal year as we look ahead to the future with a great deal of work required to make it all happen. Following are just some of the highlights: Clinical Statistics: 1st Qtr. Annual Type Cats Dogs Overall Total __ Exams 165 165 Recheck Exams 81 81 Vaccinations 98 251 349 349 Neuters 44 26 70 70 Spays 51 44 95 95 Preventatives 1257 1257 Updates: Kaluapapa: Due to a short furlough by the National Parks Service our next visit to Kaluapapa has not been confirmed however, we are looking at several dates in November. If you are interested in volunteering to assist the Vet’s and MoHS Staff please contact Hoala at the clinic 558-0000. State permits are required, so advanced notice is mandatory. Web Site: Anyone interested in helping with our Web Site revitalization? It is still under way and we are still hoping to have a new site by the second quarter of this fiscal year. We are once again looking for those old and new pictures to enhance the site. If anyone has pictures or articles of interest please contact Hoala at 558-0000 or stop by the clinic. Mayor’s Budget Hearing: On September 23rd the Mayor and all of his Department Heads were on Molokai to listen to our budget requests for the 2016 budget. The new format proved not only beneficial but what a time saver. We were able to quickly meet with our Representative Jan Shishido. With available time, we were able to meet with David Ching to discuss funding options for a new facility and with the new Police Sergeant at the Molokai Station to discuss and coordinate better transfer with Animal Control. Speaking for the Molokai Humane Society the new format was a BIG success. On Going Fundraising: The Engraving Machine has been busy; many tags are still available at the introductory offer of $5.00, hurry while supply lasts. Every day at the Clinic as well as selling vaccines we have many other items for sale to assist in covering our cost of operation such as Molokai Humane Society Logoed: Shopping Bags, Coozie Cups as well as Dog and Cat Collars While dining, dancing or just having fun at Paddler’s Inn ask your server for the “Molokai Humane Society’s Shake-A-Day” opportunity to win a beer for a buck. Shake three of a kind and Paddler’s will donate a beer to you and we get the buck. Did you know you can donate to MoHS every time you make a purchase from “Amazon”? All you have to do is change your bookmark from: 1) amazon to smile.amazon your new bookmark will read Amazon Smile – on line shopping - then a. Go to “Your Account” b. Scroll down and select “Change Your Charity” c. Type in Molokai Humane Society in the box where it says “Or pick your own charitable organization” d. Select “search” e. Molokai Humane Society, Kaunakakai, HI will appear f. Click on “Select” g. You will then see a notice “Thank you (your name), your Amazon.Smile purchases will support the Molokai Humane Society” Now you just have to shop normally and the Molokai Humane Society will receive a donation for all your purchases from Amazon, at no cost to you. We at the Molokai Humane Society truly appreciate your support. Homestead Spay & Neuter Program: This program provides K9 sterilization surgeries for $5, and also includes a 30 day dose of flea and tick preventatives as an incentive. This is a two year program, and we hope that this will make a large impact to our homestead community. Help spread the word. Fostering Program: We continue to move forward with our “Fostering Program” even though it is without funding. We have been able to benefit from the huge hearts of our supporters. We are attempting to work out a plan with Animal Control and the Maui Humane Society to find a long term solution for the many abandoned animals of Molokai. The Molokai Ferry and the ladies at HARF have been very helpful in our attempt to save more lives. We are still looking to the community for volunteers to take in animals for short periods of time. Please call the Clinic if you are able to open up your homes, at 558-0000 Welcome Back and Welcome: We’d all like to “Welcome Back” Mahea who has finally returned from knee surgery and rehabilitation, we truly missed her. A special “Welcome” to our newest member Marcie Rapisarda, although you won’t see much of her (she’s a book worm), she is a much needed addition to our staff. As always we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and hard work. A special thanks goes out to our entire staff: Hoala Davis – Executive Director Dr. Stewart Morgan – Veterinarian Mahea Luafalemana Kathy Coelho Johnna Kekino Marcie Rapisarda Know that we appreciate all that you do and for the special attention you show to each and every animal visiting our clinic. Upcoming: Closings as Follows: Tuesday, November 4th at 2:30pm to allow our staff to Vote. Spay and Neuter appointments will be limited on this day. Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day. At noon on Wednesday, November 26th through November 31st for the Thanksgiving Holiday*. At noon on Wednesday, December 24th through January 1st for the Christmas and New Year Holiday*. * We will have on call coverage over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year closings. By calling the Clinic at 558-0000 you will be given emergency instructions. As our staff does not take vacations we feel these closings are necessary not only because it is the Holiday Season, it gives everyone a chance to rejuvenate and get some much needed rest, relaxation and most importantly time with their family and friends. New Location: We are still in the process of working with DLNR and hope to be moved within two years (fiscal Year 2015/2016) pending the permit process. Donations: We are seeking donations both monetary and/or in-kind services to acquire a new solar system for the clinic. Our current system is extremely unreliable and repair costs are continuing to mount. Monthly Board of Directors Meeting: Our monthly Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 P.M. at the Kaunakakai GYM Conference Room. All members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope you enjoyed the First Quarter News Update. Let us know if you have any suggestions. As always we appreciate your continued support. The Molokai Humane Society Staff and Board of Directors wish each and every one of you the Happiest and Healthiest of Holidays. Molokai Humane Society PO Box 1258 Kaunakakai, HI 96748 558-0000 Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 AM – 2 PM Open Tuesday & Thursday 8 AM – 4 PM Please call for an appointment Closed Holidays as Posted Molokai Humane Society Mission Statement (Adopted by the BOD June 18, 2013) “End unwanted and homeless animals on the island of Molokai” Molokai Humane Society Purpose (By-Laws Article II Revised July 23, 2013) “The Molokai Humane Society is committed to building humane and caring bonds between the people and animals of Molokai through education, advocacy and providing humane sheltering of animals and veterinary care”
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 17:26:51 +0000
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