#Lauren Nickerson

Hawaiʻi County agency created to improve animal control already seeking new administrator

Since launching two plus years ago, Hawaiʻi County’s animal control agency has received 680 reports of dangerous dogs or bite incidents and impounded 7,912 animals — of which 3,405 were euthanized.

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.

Lauren Nickerson Named CEO of HIHS

The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) Board of Directors has named its current Chief Operations Officer Lauren Nickerson as Chief Executive Officer.

Humane Society Expands Management Team

An expanded team of professionals will take the reins of the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) in 2019.