It s been half a year since Hawaii County formed its Animal Control and Protection Agency. That s a whole new division that has county workers doing what the humane society used
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.
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.
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.