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Hawaiʻi County to Assume Responsibility of Animal Control

July 1, 2021 at 5:55 am tdemartini
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Beginning July 1, 2021, Hawaiʻi County will assume the responsibility of animal control.  The contract held by the Hawaiʻi Rainbow Rangers, which expired on June 30,2021 was not extended.

As part of the transition, a temporary moratorium of animal intake is in place, and services are limited to the care of the animals currently in the facilities. There are no plans for mass euthanasia, as the County looks to find permanent homes for the existing animals.

Until further notice, concerned residents are asked to contact the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311.

Any additional non-profits or other groups willing to assist with the intake and adoption of animals during the transition may contact the Hawaiʻi Police Department and provide their information at hpdanimalcontrol@hawaiicounty.gov.

In a press release Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth said, “as an administration, it is our job to ensure that all residents of our island home receive the best possible care and service – including our 4-legged friends.  Although we understand that the transition may be bumpy, we believe it is in the best interest of our community to move in that direction. Our community and our trusted companions deserve better.”

Tags: animal control, Hawai'i Rainbow Rangers
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