Useful Resources

The mission of Hawaii Island Humane Society is to prevent cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation, and enhance the bond between humans and animals.

Our organization, established in 1965, is serving the Big Island community with three shelters island wide. Our services include: Shelter for homeless, stray, injured, lost and abandoned animals, animal adoptions, Humane Education Programs for children and administration and promotion of the Spay/Neuter Community Assistance Program.

The leading not-for-profit trade association serving the interests of pet product manufacturers and importers.

Vision: To see the human-animal bond be universally embraced as an essential element of human wellness.

Mission: Establish, through science, education and advocacy, the vital role of companion animals in the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.

Founded in 1884, the AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health and training information for dogs. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports.

Touching lives and improving health through the power of therapy animals.

The Pet Leadership Council brings together company leaders, industry organizations, trade associations, animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, academia and advocates for pets to promote responsible pet ownership.

Pets Add Life was started in 2005 as a public service announcement effort and has since grown into a highly impactful social media campaign has become one of the leading voices for promoting pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.

In an effort to encourage and increase pet ownership, PAL promotes the joys and benefits of pets through a video campaign that includes the wildly successful talking animal videos, which have now reached over 75 million views.

The purpose of The Pet Care Trust is to help promote public understanding regarding the value of and right to enjoy companion animals, to enhance knowledge about companion animals through research and education, and to promote professionalism among members of the companion animal community.

The Protect Pet Choice Alliance is a group of pet industry organizations and companies whose mission is to promote and celebrate responsible pet ownership, protect the rights of pet owners, ensure a sustainable supply of pets, foster industry commitment to animal care and breeding standards, and support well founded and meaningful regulatory and legislative initiatives regarding household pets.

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers committed to becoming better trainers through education. The Online Trainer Search allows you to search for trainers in your area based on city, zip code, services offered and other criteria.