We had a wonderful visit here today. Lauralee was a great guide & shared her beautiful space &…read moreanimals with our group. We had plenty of time & interactions with the goats, cats, pigs, guinea pigs, chickens, roosters & guinea pigs. She helped us to know them as individuals where we saw their little & big personalities. For instance, Matthew, the Turkey, is super cuddly & likes hugs. Henry, the tuxedo cat, also likes to be carried. The property is lovely, a true paradise with blooming plants. She takes volunteers on some days each week, but the admission fee was well worth the time & the cause. This is a great spot for all ages to visit. We stopped at Paia on the way there & back too, so pick up a snack or some kitschy or artsy store time on the way.

The first word that comes to mind is magical. This is a place for rescued farm (mostly) animals who…read morehave been abused in another life. Here they will only know love, safety, and kindness. There are lots of farm animals in addition to Guinea pigs and cats. It seems the only life mission of the cats is to greet and love the visitors. There are several large tortoises and they love to be brushed! I had no idea they have so much feeling in their shells. They will even fall asleep during brushing! The animals are very cuddly, and even the turkey loves to be held. This visit may be the highlight of my year, and I am fortunate to have many highlights. Laurelee is a treasure.

The seven year old loves all animals and has a special place in her heart for animals with a rough…read morestart. She loves watching shows about animal rescues, so I knew had to try to make a visit here happen. I emailed in advance and scheduled a tour. The story of how EMAR started is very touching. When we arrived we were greeted by many ducks and chickens, ducklings and chicks. The volunteers were all super friendly and showed us around. EMAR clearly feels a void on the island and takes in almost any animal. It is volunteer run. We saw cats, a dog, pigs, goats, sheep, deer, Macaws, carrier pigeons, and more birds. Not to mention the ducks, geese and chickens. There is an opinionated goose named Mike Tyson that could easily have his own stand up act. The child loved the visit as did the adults. We will definitely be adding it to our donation rotation.

This place. Is awesome they really love all the animals And…read morethe crew is all volunteers. Please try to give if you can

Jillian showed me around for 90 minutes and I got meet all the pigs, hear their background story,…read moreand give them many pets. Her compassion and dedication towards the sanctuary and all the animals is truly a sight to see. Definitely make this trip to mingle with all the piggies and talk story with the owner and volunteers!!

Our dog Lexi has boarded with JT several times. We have total confidence in her abilities and love…read morethat she sends us cute pics and iPhone videos of Lexi while we are away. You know it is a good sign when we drive in and Lexi can't wait to get out of the car! It's a #LoveFest for sure. JT has that great balance of years of dog training experience along with being a friendly, easy going person. I guess it's easy when you know what you are doing! One other thing that is top priority for us is daily exercise. Knowing that JT has done several Ironman's, means she understands the importance of daily exercise for our dog. Our dog, BTW, is almost 13, but she still loves her twice daily walks!

Seriously Wonderful, JT is amazing and now my dogs are too! My high strung shar-pei mix is now…read moremuch more calm and my young short-haired german pointer for the first time understands boundaries. JT is lovely to work with and makes sure that all of my concerns are addressed. When my pups returned for their second visit, I was so happy to see that they greeted JT like a second Mom. She makes pick-up and drop-off a breeze. While the dogs are on their stay-cation with JT, she keeps in touch very well with notes, pictures, and videos! Everything I could have wanted in a trainer .. We need more of her kind on the island!

We have a very active 7 month old labradoodle who went into his check up yesterday. The staff was…read morehelpful and truly love working with animals. They even drew blood from our pup in the most caring and firm way.

Today was my first time trying At Home Animal Hospital. The front staff were friendly. The vet tech…read morewas kind and gentle with my cat. Dr Knee did a great job of explaining the possible reasons of my cat's problem ear, discussing options as well. He gave him a steroid shot and had his ears cleaned by the tech. What I really liked about him is he asked to first sit and discuss the issues before pulling my cat out of carrier. So many times at other veterinary places they often do all the talking while the cat is just sitting there on exam table acting nervous! I felt it was a very thorough exam and the pricing is about the same as other veterinarian offices. He was very personable and professional. I am glad to have found a new vet doctor for my cat. Mahalo!

We had a wonderful experience with Sit Means Sit Hawaii and are so grateful for the work they did…read morewith our dog, Jimbo. He's a young, high-energy working breed, and the team really met him where he was. When he came home, the difference was clear--he's more focused, responsive, and regulated, while still being his happy, playful self. Just as valuable has been the support for us as owners. The follow-up guidance has helped us carry everything into our daily routine, and it truly feels like an ongoing partnership. We also really appreciate the calm, well-run environment they've created at the ranch and the genuine care they show for each dog. Mahalo to Scott and the team--we highly recommend Sit Means Sit Hawaii!

I really didn't know what else to do with my malinois obedience issues. Really found the most…read moreimpressive team! From Maddie the office coordinator, whom is super attentive and just wonderful interpersonally. Tracey, the trainer that will always try to find how to work with both you and your dog, also making sure you are equipped for every step. Along with so many others that all contribute to your dogs training/ well being. The value that this place/ team brings is paramount, if you really want to see the full potential of your pet, don't hesitate!

I contacted JudithCatherine Lam after my 11 yr old Rhodesian Ridgeback started having issues coming…read moreup our very steep stairs in our home. Judith came and provided the most amazing experience for my old boy. After following her recommendation of once a week treatments x 1 month then once monthly I have to say my old man started acting like a young pup again within two treatments, doing Zoomies in the backyard and was able again to go up our very steep stairs (yay!!! Saves my back from carrying him up!) The knowledge that JudithCatherine shares is also very caring and thoughtful: from suggestions of things to do around the house to make life easier for my old boy to suggested nutrition adds to assist his bones and joints to retain flexibility and mobility. She also shows you how you can provide muscle therapy in-between her deep muscular treatments. She is a pleasant, caring and exceptionally knowledgeable animal therapist (she treats all kinds of animals: rabbits, felines, canines, horses and more!) I highly recommend her and she is very reasonable with her fees. You will see a dynamic change in your fur baby after her treatments.

From the owner: JudithCatherine Lam, Approved Provider for Therapeutic Massage & Body Work touch base eight zero…read moreeight 250 five 2 six 1. BCCMT Certified Canine Muscular Therapist & Board Certified Educator; ABMP Board Certified.

Sabrina is truly so amazing!…read more I came to her wanting to train a Psychiatric Service Dog for myself and she was the most sweet and caring person. I could not have asked for a better experience with this whole process. Sabrina has always been so responsive and kind about my situation since I am a student financing the cost of a Service Dog on my own and she has been nothing but extremely flexible and understanding the entire way through. I got my baby Sugar Plum from her and she was raised with Sabrina. Since I started working with her, she has been such an angel and I am so lucky to have such a great dog who is always so attentive and well behaved. I have had virtually no issues with training my puppy with her help. But if I do, Sabrina is always right there to help me out! I canʻt count how many times that Iʻve asked Sabrina questions about raising my puppy or how to train or even what cage size I should get for her. Itʻs not just the training you get with her, sheʻs really there for any support which I have been so extremely grateful for. She knows her way with the dogs and I trust her with my puppy more than anyone else. I cannot recommend Sabrina and Balanced Obedience enough, and everyone I talk to knows it! If you are looking for trustworthy adoption, training, and/or boarding, this is it!

Balanced Obedience has truly been a dream come true! Sabrina is absolutely amazing…read more Before training, I couldn't even walk our dog because she pulled so hard. It wasn't just me--even our dog sitters struggled to walk her. She also greeted everyone by barking, whether they were coming into our home or we were visiting theirs. She sounded like a fierce guard dog... which is pretty funny considering she's a full-blooded Golden Retriever! The transformation has been incredible. Not only is she so much better behaved, but we've also learned how to communicate with her in a way we never knew before. The training didn't just change our dog--it changed our relationship with her. We can't recommend Balanced Obedience enough. If you're on the fence about investing in training, take the leap. It is worth every penny, and you'll be so glad you did!

A friend and I decided to have an adventure with a MHS doggo. An afternoon walking on the beach,…read moresnoozing in the sand, enjoying the quiet and the sun, and having a bite of Mexican food and a pup cup before returning to the noisy and overcrowded shelter. Our doggo for the day was JT, a smaller black pitbull mix, who turned out to be a real gentleman. JT was happy to join us in our adventure, jumping into the SUV like a pro with a stuffy in his mouth and a wag in his tail, which matched our vibe exactly :) He was such a good boi at the restaurant, ignored the chickens begging from us and took a quick nap under a chair, waiting for a shrimp or a morsel of chicken to be offered from the gods. JT jumped for joy when he exited the car and smelled the sea air, life is good! We had a leisurely stroll along the sands, then he plonked himself down in the shade of a tree to destroy a tennis ball, then sploot out and have a nice snooze with a sandy nose and a smile on his furry face. We gave him a good hour, as it must have been a nice break from the noise of the shelter, with the trade winds gently cooling him and the murmur of the waves in the background. Once he woke up he was ready for the next part of the journey.....a pup cup from Starbucks :) In and out of the SUV like the pro he is, he waited patiently at the outdoor table with our friend while I sourced the pup cup. He wasn't sure for a second what it was then after his first lick he became a connoisseur of pup cups with a creamy smile and a glint in his eye. After a lot of lip licking and grooming we realised it was time to return him to the shelter. Once there he gave us a downward dog bow of thanks and he was off to his hopefully temporary home at MHS. What an adventure for all of us, and so enjoyable! If you have time to take a MHS dog out for the afternoon (12 noon pickup, 4pm dropoff), please, go on an adventure and give them a pup cup and some beach freedom, go jogging with them, take them on a drive and let them sniff the smells of Maui, give them a mini vacation. MHS provide a backpack with everything your doggo will need, blankie, stuffie, chew toy, treats, water and bowl, a safety belt addition for your car. All you have to do is provide a vehicle, time and fun! JT was a lovely boi, very well behaved, and he was a good example of a MHS dog. Unfortunately black dogs are the last dogs in the shelters to be adopted, I know I adopted one myself (I have 2 rescue bois at home), so hopefully there is someone out there waiting to meet JT and see what a fantastic doggo he is....could it be you? Why not spend some time with a MHS doggo and find out?

Really bummed to leave a 1-star review, but this is based on mine and my husband's recent…read moreexperience. We've been coming to the Humane Society for as long as we can remember and never had issues until this visit. Service: When we walked in, we were greeted, but the lady at the front demanded we sign in. Normally we don't have to because we're just in and out to visit the animals. We love animals, but we can't adopt yet due to our living situation. We signed in online, but honestly, we've never had to do that at any other location even on Oahu. We went to visit the dogs first - the facility there was clean. But when we got to the cat house, the smell was horrible. We've been coming here for years, and it has never smelled that bad before. Opening the cat house door was like getting smacked in the face with a strong, unpleasant odor. As we were looking at the kittens (and we always sanitize in between touching them), a lady wearing a mask walked up and asked, "Are you visiting the animals or adopting today?" We told her we were just visiting, and she walked away. I was barely even touching a kitten's paw through the cage when she suddenly said, "MAKE SURE YOU SANITIZE YOUR HANDS IN BETWEEN!" I told her, "Yeah, I know." There were plenty of other people around us, but she only told us that. We moved to look at more kittens, and even though we had already sanitized, she came up behind us again saying, "MAKE SURE YOU SANITIZE IN BETWEEN TOUCHING THEM." My husband and I looked at each other thinking, what the heck? It felt so uncalled for, especially because she was only talking to us. For context, my husband and I were the only local Hawaiian couple there. Everyone else was Haole, including her. She wasn't telling any of them to sanitize, just us. Honestly, it felt kinda racist. We were minding our own business, doing everything right, and she kept targeting us for no reason. We probably won't come back until we're ready to adopt - and even then, maybe not. I don't see what's wrong with visiting and showing love to the animals. We left feeling really disappointed and uncomfortable.