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Kahalu‘u Sanctuary Shows ‘Aloha’ For Farmed Animals
BY ELLISE KAKAZU
what kind and compassion- ate care for farmed animals looks like through leading by example,” states Palomino. “We hope to change the ways people see farmed animals, so they get to know each of our residents and understand they also have unique personalities and traits, just like companion animals (like cats and dogs). We want to educate the pub- lic about some of the com- mon cruelties farmed animals experience and help foster a community of people that are actively working to improve their quality of life.”
Compassion runs as wild and free as the residents of Aloha Animal Sanctuary, a Kahalu‘u-based nonprofit dedicated to housing and car- ing for farmed animals.
“Our mission is to pro- vide sanctuary for neglected, abused and/or abandoned an- imals, and to promote com- passion toward these animals through public engagement and education,” states Jessica Palomino, co-founder and di- rector of public relations.
(From left) Aloha Animal Sanctuary habitat care volunteer Ruby Menon bonds with one of the goats; volunteer Jackie Warren poses with Pepé the rooster at the sanctuary on the Windward side; director of development Korie Mijo spends time with Anna the rescued dairy goat; and recruitment and training manager Robin Vance takes care of Gaia, the three-legged rescued sheep. PHOTOS COURTESY JULIE ANN CALL PHOTOGRAPHY
Founded in 2019 by Palo- mino, Nick Pecoraro, Anchi Howitz and Hannah Mizuno — all of whom were working as animal rights activists at the time — Aloha Animal Sanc- tuary is the first of its kind.
without being slaughtered, exploited or abused.”
level of medical attention is needed. The animals are well- fed, too.
life as possible for our rescued residents is at the heart of ev- erything we do.”
grants and donations to keep it afloat. Additionally, the or- ganization receives 15% of the money generated by Sanc- tuary Spa, an on-site spa that offers massages to its human visitors.
The sanctuary will host its first gala on Dec. 18 at Bishop Museum. Those in- terested in attending the event are encouraged to follow along on Instagram (@alohaanimalsanctuary) for updates.
“We are the first nonprofit farmed animal sanctuary on O‘ahu,” explains Palomino. “A farmed animal sanctuary is a place where rescued farmed animals can live out their lives in peace, free from harm,
Palomino notes the animals living at the oasis are discov- ered by “good Samaritans in our communities” who turn to the nonprofit to provide them with medical and long-term care. Aloha Animal Sanctuary can provide an array of treat- ments, such as hoof care, de- worming, antibiotics and pain management, and the organi- zation works with veterinari- ans for surgeries or if a higher
“We strive to feed the an- imals the healthiest food for them as well as supplement their diet with fresh, donated produce from Down to Earth,” states Palomino. “We do our best to create environments for them that have enrichment and replicate features their natural habitats would pro- vide as well. Providing a safe haven and the best quality of
Currently, Aloha Animal Sanctuary is a place of refuge for a variety of creatures, such as pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, turkeys, quails, chickens and cats. With many animals and 2 acres of land to tend to, the nonprofit has about 100 vol- unteers coming in to help per week. Aloha Animal Sanctu- ary is a 100% volunteer-run organization and relies on
Aloha Animal Sanctuary also invites the public to in- teract with its inhabitants and learn about the nonprofit’s work during open community visitor days, which are held once a month.
For more information, to donate or sign up as a volun- teer, visit alohasanctuary.org or email info@alohasanctu- ary.org.
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