Animal Control & Protection Agency holds stray unlicensed or non-microchipped animals in our care for the required minimum period of 48 hours. We hold stray licensed or microchipped animals in our care for the required minimum period of 10 days. Since operations began in July 2021, the average length of stay for dogs is approximately 45 days and 52 days for cats. Public safety seriously is of utmost importance and as such, we perform humane euthanasia services for unredeemed and surrendered animals that pose a public safety risk or cannot be medically rehabilitated. With limited available space at our facilities, we practice capacity for care rather than warehousing animals indefinitely, which can lead to mental and behavioral health decline. Staff make conscientious and tireless efforts with our transfer partners to find positive dispositions for as many animals as possible.

Animal Control & Protection Agency never turns away sick and injured animals. In Fiscal Year 2021-2022, Animal Control spent over $300,000 on medical treatments for animals coming into its shelters, including spay and neuter of animals being adopted through our transfer partners.

Our staff have been trained to triage injured and sick animals both in our shelters and in the field. We have a contracted veterinarian, County-approved veterinary vendors, and our Animal Control and Protection Officers are equipped with animal first aid kits. Injured and sick animals are considered a Priority 1 and receive immediate attention.

When an animal is medically stabilized or deemed healthy, and past any mandatory hold periods, Animal Control & Protection Agency will transfer the animal to one of its many animal rescue partners around the island where it can be fostered or adopted.