25 stray dogs, 8 puppies saved from Hurricane Hone impacts

WAHIAWA, Hawaii (KHON2) — More than 30 four-legged friends were saved from the impacts of Hurricane Hone after they were discovered at a farm in Waikane.

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Oahu SPCA officials said 25 dogs and two litters with four puppies were rescued before flood waters hit the river at the site.


Hurricane Hone brings lots of rain as moves past Big Island

According to reports, some of the puppies were severely anemic from an extreme flea infestation.

Both mothers as well as 23 other dogs were unable to be caught. Staff and volunteers will continue to “humanely trap them” after the storm recedes.

Litter of puppies found at a farm in Waikane just before Hurricane Hone hit. (Photo/Oahu SPCA)An undated photo of a puppy in a crate. (Photo/Oahu SPCA)Litter of puppies found at a farm in Waikane just before Hurricane Hone hit. (Photo/Oahu SPCA)

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To make a donation towards rescue efforts, visit the Oahu SPCA’s website.