To the world you are just another person...
to a rescued animal, you are the world.
Happy Holidays from KARES! 🎄
As we celebrate this special season of joy and giving, our hearts are full of gratitude for the compassionate community that makes our lifesaving work possible. This year, we've witnessed countless transformations—scared, homeless animals becoming beloved family members, thanks to people like you.
The holidays are about family, and every animal deserves to experience that love. While many pets are curled up with their families this season, others are still waiting for their chance at happiness.
Make This Season Magical for a Rescue Pet:
🏡 Adopt – Give the ultimate gift this holiday season by opening your heart and home to a rescue animal. Your new best friend is waiting to make your holidays (and every day after) brighter.
🤝 Foster – Not ready to adopt? Become a foster family and provide a temporary haven for an animal in need. You'll save a life and free up space for another animal waiting for rescue.
💝 Donate – Your year-end tax-deductible gift helps us provide medical care, food, and safe haven to animals who have nowhere else to turn. Every dollar makes a difference in saving lives.
This holiday season, we're reminded that the greatest gifts aren't wrapped in paper—they're the moments of connection, the wagging tails, the gentle purrs, and the unconditional love that rescued animals bring to our lives.
From our KARES ohana to yours, we wish you a season filled with warmth, love, and the special joy that comes from making a difference in an animal's life.
Stand With Us: Protect Hawaii's Community Cats
Stop Bill 51 – The "Cat Kill Bill"
Hawaii County's Bill 51 threatens to criminalize compassion. Starting January 2026, this legislation would make it illegal to feed cats on county property—punishable by fines and even jail time. This cruel law abandons vulnerable animals and punishes the caring individuals who step up to help them.
Why Bill 51 Must Be Stopped:
🚫 It's Inhumane – Starving cats is not a solution. This bill condemns countless cats to suffering and death by starvation, disease, and predation.
🚫 It Criminalizes Kindness – Compassionate community members who feed hungry animals would face criminal penalties for acts of mercy.
🚫 It Ignores Public Opposition – Despite overwhelming testimony AGAINST this bill from residents, animal welfare organizations, and veterinarians, county officials pushed it through.
🚫 It Fails Our Community – Instead of addressing root causes through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs and responsible pet ownership, Bill 51 chooses cruelty over compassion.
The cats being targeted are:
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Abandoned pets left behind by their owners
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Born on the streets through no fault of their own
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Often friendly animals who rely on human kindness to survive
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Part of our island ecosystem, deserving humane management
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Your Voice Matters – Take Action NOW:
✍️ SIGN THE PETITION – Join thousands of Hawaii residents demanding the repeal of Bill 51
📞 Contact Your Council Member – Let them know this cruel legislation doesn't represent our community's values
📢 Share This Message – Spread awareness on social media using #StopBill51 and #SaveHawaiiCats
💬 Tell Your Story – If you care for community cats, share how Bill 51 would impact you and the animals you help
Time is running out. This bill takes effect January 2026, but we need to act now to build the momentum necessary for repeal. Every signature, every call, every share brings us closer to protecting these vulnerable animals.
Hawaii is better than this. We are an island of aloha, not cruelty. Together, we can stop Bill 51 and advocate for humane, effective solutions that reflect our community's compassion.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. When we criminalize feeding hungry animals, we lose our humanity."
Feline Adoptions
KARES has partnered with feline rescue organizations to help find loving homes for these adoptable cats and kittens, ensuring they receive they find their forever homes. Click here to see the wonderful cats and kittens who are available for adoption.
FACEBOOK FEED
Our Facebook Feed is a great place to check for lost and found pets as well as dogs and cats who are in need of foster and adoptive homes. As much as we try to keep the website updated with the most current information, often we are in rescue mode. Our dedicated volunteers make sure to quickly post lost and found pets when we are contacted. Please visit our Facebook page!