#Dogs

Business Monday: West Hawai‘i Animal Urgent Care treating pets one emergency at a time

March 31, 2025 · 3:00 PM UTC
Since Maria Jose opened West Hawai‘i Animal Urgent Care in December 2024 she has seen several animals with a wide range of ailments. Aside from cats and dogs, Jose has treated chickens, guinea pigs and rabbits.

Volunteers prepare for anything during animal rescue and recovery training in Hilo

March 1, 2025 · 11:00 AM UTC
The immersive course equips volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed safely respond to emergencies involving animals through real life scenarios.

‘Not all lost pets make it home’: Keep furry family members safe this Fourth of July

July 4, 2024 · 11:00 AM UTC
“The [Fourth] of July is a day of celebrations, but if you have pets, bear in mind that they don’t view the experience the same way you do,” said a Puppies.com representative. “Definitely keep them close but be mindful of what is happening around you.”

Action 4 Animals to Host Adoption Event in February

January 17, 2022 · 4:30 PM UTC
Find your “fur-ever” Valentine during an upcoming adoption event in Volcano Village.

HVNP Unleashes Bark Ranger Program

March 1, 2021 · 12:00 AM UTC
Visit the bark website, watch the new video and take the BARK pledge.

K-9 Training on Big Island

December 12, 2019 · 12:51 AM UTC
The main mission of both Falcon and Argos is locating, recovering and protecting missing children in Hawai‘i County.

BIDR Takes Humane Society to Court

April 19, 2016 · 1:50 AM UTC
The complaint alleges that the defendants interfered with BIDR’s operations, invaded privacy, and attempted to derail the group’s public perception.

New HIHS Program Allows Visitors to Take Dogs on Field Trips

April 9, 2016 · 1:39 AM UTC
The program, which connects visitors with shelter dogs, is a “win-win program,” according to Donna Whitaker, HIHS Executive Director.

BIDR, KARES Respond to New HIHS Partnership Agreement

July 25, 2015 · 6:25 AM UTC
Hawai’i Isand Humane Society Friday released a rescue partnership agreement and local rescue group founders responded.

St. Pet-Tricks Day at Kona Commons

February 25, 2015 · 8:18 PM UTC
Kona Commons will celebrate St. Pet-Tricks Day on Saturday, March 14.