Animal Control & Protection Agency provides services to Hawaiʻi Island in accordance with Hawaiʻi County Code Chapter 4 and Hawaiʻi Revised Statues Chapter 143. Please use the links below to learn more about the many organizations, agencies, and resources available. Transfer Partners are rescues ACPA works with directly to rehome animals in our care.

Adoption Organizations:

Action 4 Animals Hawaii - Transfer Partner

Aloha ʻῙlio Rescue - Transfer Partner

Dog Days of Summer Sanctuary

Friends of the Menehune

Furry Friends Farm

Hawaii Island Humane Society - Transfer Partner

Hawaii Pointer Rescue - Transfer Partner

Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service

Love Those Dog Paws

Paws Across Water Hawaii - Transfer Partner

Pippin's Place - Transfer Partner

Pueo Puppy Sanctuary

Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary

Cat-Specific Organizations:

ABayKitties

AdvoCATS Hawaii

Aloha Animal Oasis

CatSnip Hawaii - Transfer Partner

Hui Pono Holoholona

Kona Kat Cafe

Volcano Cat Sanctuary

Education and Outreach:

Aloha Animal Alliance - Transfer Partner

Hawaiʻi Animal Kuleana Alliance - Transfer Partner

Exotic Animals:

Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary

State and Federally Protected Species:

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Invasive Species:

Big Island Invasive Species Committee

Hawaii Invasive Species Council

Large Domestic Animals:

Magical Creatures Sanctuary

Lost and Found Animals:

Big Island Lost, Found, Stolen Pets - Facebook Page

BIG ISLAND PETS Lost and Found - Facebook Page

Petco Love Lost

Spay and Neuter Clinics:

Good Karma Spay and Neuter Clinic

PETFIX