“Laurie operates the shelter pretty much by herself with a few volunteers who share the same beliefs. We’re always in need of tax-deductible donations for food, vet bills and supplies,” said Karlsson. To help, email Pay Pal donations to Tashaohana@yahoo.com or send checks to 374 Alaloa Road, Hilo, HI 96720. To see pets, call 959-4534. Visit www.tashaohana.petfinder.com.
Cappy is the featured pet at Tasha Ohana Animal Sanctuary, home for more than 70 dogs, 200 cats and six trained pigs. On the outskirts of Hilo, it has been in operation since 2002, co-founded by Laurie Lannan and her mother, Amy Lannan. The nonprofit shelter operates on donations from the community and its founders.
“The animals come when no other options are available except euthanasia. Big Isle residents bring animals to the shelter because they know Tasha Ohana will provide a safe and healthy environment for the animals to live their lives,” said volunteer Rosemary Karlsson. “When possible, adoption homes are found; if not, no animal is put down unless it is sick or has poor quality of life.”
“Laurie operates the shelter pretty much by herself with a few volunteers who share the same beliefs. We’re always in need of tax-deductible donations for food, vet bills and supplies,” said Karlsson. To help, email Pay Pal donations to Tashaohana@yahoo.com or send checks to 374 Alaloa Road, Hilo, HI 96720. To see pets, call 959-4534. Visit www.tashaohana.petfinder.com.