#Hawaii Island humane society
Come meet Rudder, Saylor, Marina, Fisher, Gilligan, Barnacle, Tugboat, Fin and Coral
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society bringing these nautically named fur babies to its first Puppy Pop-Up Adoption Event on Saturday at Petco in Kona.
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.
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.
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.
Hawai‘i County Council discussing bill to create animal control and protection agency
Bill 22 proposes the creation of the Animal Control and Protection Agency. This bill follows the county’s pilot program when Hawaii Police Department took over animal control duties in July 2021.
Animals Linger Longer at HIHS as Adoptions Wane
Waning adoptions at Hawai‘i Island Humane Society has resulted in dogs and cats living out their lives in kennels, drawing concern among animal advocates.
HIHS Adopts New Technology to Assist in Locating Lost Pets
Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society (HIHS) is joining forces with Petco Love on a mission to reunite lost pets with their owners.
