Animal Control & Protection Agency has been accepting all species of sick, injured, and healthy strays; dangerous animals, and owner surrenders, including feral animals and wildlife at both east and west Hawai‘i locations since July 2021. While we are not accepting healthy feral animals, such as trapped cats, mongoose, or chickens to be euthanized for the purposes of population control, we are providing medical treatment for any species of injured animal.

The animals located at Animal Control & Protection Agency shelters are categorized as follows:

• Animals being held as part of a police investigation, including confiscated animals under Hawai‘i County Code (HCC 4-4);
• Stray animals held for the mandatory 48-hour hold under HCC Section 4-4-21 (dogs and cats) and HCC Section 4-3-1 (other animals);
• An animal whose owner(s) have been arrested, are deceased, or surrendered their animals.