#Animal Control and Protection Agency
Death of Ocean View man by dog mauling led to stronger state penalties for owners of uncontrolled vicious animals
On July 31, 364 days after the inciting incident, Kalani Burgher and Keli Toyama were each charged with negligent failure to control a dangerous dog, a petty misdemeanor.
Animal Control’s 1st microchipping, licensing event is paws-itive success
More than 83 dogs and cats were microchipped and licensed during the 2 and a half hours of the clinic. Community members also showed eagerness to participate, with attendees scratching at the door to get in early.
Take extra precautions to protect pets during New Year’s celebrations
New Year’s celebrations can be stressful for pets, particularly dogs. The Hawaiʻi County Animal Control and Protection Agency has experienced a surge in calls about lost dogs during this period, many of which could be prevented with a few simple measures.
August dog attacks in Ocean View lead residents to take action, pressure animal control
Aggressive dogs and abused or abandoned animals have been an issue for years for the sprawling rural Ka‘ū community. But now, residents feel the problem has escalated following two attacks in August.
New Hawaiʻi County animal control agency takes over July 1 from police department
On July 1, Hawaiʻi County’s new Animal Control and Protection Agency, created in March by the County Council, will take over control from the police department.
Hawaiʻi County Council approves new animal control agency with 45 full-time positions
On Wednesday, the Hawai‘i County Council affirmed its commitment to fixing the problems with animal control on Big Island, acting to create a new Hawai‘i County Animal Control and Protection Agency by approving the second and final reading of Bill 22.
Long-awaited public library for Waikōloa is one step closer to becoming a reality
Resolution 51-23 would authorize Hawai‘i County Finance Director Deanna Sako to negotiate a lease with the Hawai‘i State Public Library System for the development, construction and operation of a library in the South Kohala community of about 7,400 people.
