Hawaiian Humane Society

Joey's Feline Friends (JFF), a non-profit, no-kill shelter and rescue group devoted to the care of neglected, abused, and physically challenged cats and kittens on the island of O'ahu, was established by Tedra Villaroz in 1998.

The Hearts for Animals Wellness Center offers both an island holiday location for people looking for a getaway with more purpose and a sanctuary for animals in need.

Based on a no-kill philosophy, the Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established in April 2009 with the vision that "Every healthy treatable animal will find a forever home."

To foster compassion and humane treatment for all animals while providing a sanctuary for those who have been mistreated, abandoned, or abused.

We were simply a handful of cat lovers who were dedicated to doing the right thing on a remote island without a shelter, rescue organization, or doctor. Leading these initiatives was the vivacious cat lover and founder of The Sanctuary, Kathy Carroll (pictured), who had relocated to the island with her artist husband Mike. In the beginning, her activism and innovation propelled the organization.

Reinforce the human-animal link and establish a location where people can help animals and animals can help people in order to end animal abuse, neglect, and homelessness on the island of Maui.