#Animal Control
Humane Society looking for fur-ever homes for 7 dogs staying in shelter for a year or more
As 2024 comes to a close, the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is highlighting seven dogs who spent the entire year – and some longer – in the shelter.
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.
Former zoo veterinarian technician to head up Hawai‘i County’s newly established Animal Control and Protection Agency
Matthew Runnells has 25 years of experience working with animals, from small domestic pets to large zoo animals.
Hawai‘i County leaders reaffirm addressing animal control problems after mauling death of 71-year-old
The horrific mauling by a pack of four dogs that caused the tragic death of 71-year-old Bob Northrop of Kaʻū earlier this week has again shined a burning light on animal control issues that have plagued the Big Island for years.
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.
Police: Puna man charged after his dog attacked a woman in Pāhoa
A Pāhoa man is facing charges after vicious dog attack left one woman hospitalized and another woman injured on Saturday.
State defends actions to protect nēnē in Waikōloa, but offers no solution for cats
At the direction of Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, Chair Dawn Chang of the Department of Land and Natural Resources came to the Big Island to “broker peace” with cat groups upset the state mandated the removal of feeding and watering stations to protect nēnē in Waikōloa.
Mitch Roth emphasizes sustainability in his State of Hawaiʻi County address
Throughout his 45-minute 2023 State of the County address Monday, attended by dignitaries including Hawai‘i County Council Chairwoman Heather Kimball and several Council members, Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami, representatives of Maui County and Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i Mayor Mitch Roth touched on several issues and topics, including affordable housing, homelessness, infrastructure, public transportation, economic development and public safety, among others.
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.
Big Island community trying to rescue ‘Red’ before its too late
Over the past several months, Red, a greyhound-whippet mix has gone from looking relatively healthy to an injured and malnourished animal despite being fed by residents in Ocean View on the Big Island.
Police Close to Getting $2M For East Hawai‘i Animal Shelter
The Hawai‘i County Council agreed to help the Hawai‘i Police Department secure an animal control shelter in Puna to help the department in its new role as animal control officers.
Abandoned, Emaciated Dog Found in Puna Slowly Recovering
A young, emaciated dog is recovering after he was found in the rain, tied to a metal post on Christmas morning in lower Puna.
