Makai: A dog rescued by the Hawaii Dog Foundation in Oahu *
How many faithful dogs served their masters well in Hawaii can never be known. What is known, is that throughout the years many people in Hawaii have relied on dogs to assist in everyday life and to provide companionship.
While dogs continue to serve in many of their traditional functions, dogs have also taken on new and unique tasks that enhance the lives of their owners and the community. Therapy, medical assistance, and search and rescue are only a few of the many services dogs provide to the people of Hawaii.
Today, dogs contribute more to the welfare of individuals and the community than perhaps any other time in the history of the human-dog bond. Additionally, over the past 3 decades, increased awareness of the importance of humane care and control of dogs, the enactment and enforcement of leash laws, and dog bite prevention education, have all been instrumental in drastically lowering the number of reported dog-related injuries nationwide.
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* Makai is one of the many wonderful dogs that have been available for adoption at the Hawaii Dog Foundation based in Oahu. www.hawaiidogfoundation.org
National Canine Research Council