Hawaiian Humane Society Hosts Annual Pet Walk

The 1.8-mile event in Honolulu supports the society's mission to shelter 13,000 local animals annually.

Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Pets — General

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The Hawaiian Humane Society held its 36th annual pet walk at Kapiolani Regional Park, raising essential funds for local animal welfare services. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Hawaiian Humane Society hosted its 36th annual pet walk at Kapiolani Regional Park on October 25, 2026. This 1.8-mile community event supports the organization as it provides shelter and adoption services for 13,000 animals each year.

Why it matters

The annual walk serves as a crucial fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society to continue its mission of rescuing and rehoming thousands of animals in the region. The event also highlighted a quarter-century of collaboration with First Hawaiian Bank through the Animal CrimeStoppers program.

The walk spanned 1.8 miles through Kapiolani Regional Park during its 36th annual iteration. This year, the society also recognized the 25th anniversary of its Animal CrimeStoppers partnership, which saw 147 cruelty tips reported across Oahu in 2026.

The players

Hawaiian Humane Society

A local organization that provides shelter and adoption services for 13,000 animals annually in the region.

First Hawaiian Bank

A long-standing local financial institution and 25-year partner of the Animal CrimeStoppers program.

CrimeStoppers Honolulu

A community program dedicated to receiving and investigating tips regarding animal cruelty on Oahu.

The details

Participants and their pets walked the 1.8-mile course together to raise funds for local animal welfare efforts. The event featured a costume contest, drawing community members to support the shelter's ongoing work to care for the 13,000 animals it takes in every year.

Timeline

  1. October 25, 2026: The Hawaiian Humane Society held its annual 1.8-mile pet walk.

  2. 2026: CrimeStoppers Honolulu received more than 147 animal cruelty tips across Oahu.

The Home Front

This walk underscores the long-term impact of community-supported animal welfare programs like the 25-year-old Animal CrimeStoppers partnership. Sustained local investment remains essential for maintaining the safety nets that protect the 13,000 animals the society handles each year.

Pet owners should ensure their animals are microchipped and registered to assist the society in reuniting lost pets with families. If you witness animal welfare concerns, continue to document your observations and report them through official channels like CrimeStoppers Honolulu.

The takeaway

The 36th annual pet walk showcases the strength of Honolulu's commitment to animal welfare and community safety. Keep the CrimeStoppers tip-line number readily available in your home files to help report local animal cruelty concerns efficiently.

Further reading

Find more resources on local animal support programs by visiting Pets — General.

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