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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-08 County is Taking Care of All Animals whose Evacuated Owners Report Them Left Behind -- press release Roxcie L. Waltjen Harry Kim Director Mayor Maurice C. Messina Deputy Director DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8311  Fax (808) 961-8411 Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/ May 8, 2018 NEWS RELEASE County is Taking Care of All Animals whose Evacuated Owners Report Them Left Behind The County of Hawai'i wants to assure the community that owners who evacuated amid the eruption in Puna can contact Civil Defense or the evacuation shelters about animals left behind. The County is taking care of all animals of all kinds whose owners have filed these reports. The Department of Parks and Recreation said that both evacuation shelters at Pahoa Park and Keaau Community Center are pet-friendly. “We make every effort to help accommodate people with pets or livestock,” said Roxcie Waltjen, Director of Parks and Recreation. When evacuated residents arrive at a shelter for the first time, in-take personnel ask them numerous questions, including whether any pets or livestock were left behind. Waltjen noted that several hundred head of cattle have been relocated, with help from large ranches islandwide. There is room for smaller livestock as well. Horses are being accommodated at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center, and private citizens have generously offered fenced property for people needing to house livestock. “We have not turned anyone away, and are working to accommodate the needs of all the animals,” Waltjen said. Meanwhile, Council member Tim Richards, a veterinarian, is donating his time to care for the animals housed in the two shelters. He is compiling a list of additional resources that will be made available to the County for feeding animals, Waltjen said. “Because Council member Richards realizes that there’s a limited supply of grain available, he’s working with State and Federal officials to procure more grain and feed for the animals,” Waltjen said. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. To report animals still at your residence or for more information, or, call Civil Defense at 935-0031. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Roxcie L. Waltjen Harry Kim Director Mayor Maurice C. Messina Deputy Director DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8311  Fax (808) 961-8411 Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/ May 8, 2018 NEWS RELEASE County is Taking Care of All Animals whose Evacuated Owners Report Them Left Behind The County of Hawai'i wants to assure the community that owners who evacuated amid the eruption in Puna can contact Civil Defense or the evacuation shelters about animals left behind. The County is taking care of all animals of all kinds whose owners have filed these reports. The Department of Parks and Recreation said that both evacuation shelters at Pahoa Park and Keaau Community Center are pet-friendly. “We make every effort to help accommodate people with pets or livestock,” said Roxcie Waltjen, Director of Parks and Recreation. When evacuated residents arrive at a shelter for the first time, in-take personnel ask them numerous questions, including whether any pets or livestock were left behind. Waltjen noted that several hundred head of cattle have been relocated, with help from large ranches islandwide. There is room for smaller livestock as well. Horses are being accommodated at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center, and private citizens have generously offered fenced property for people needing to house livestock. “We have not turned anyone away, and are working to accommodate the needs of all the animals,” Waltjen said. Meanwhile, Council member Tim Richards, a veterinarian, is donating his time to care for the animals housed in the two shelters. He is compiling a list of additional resources that will be made available to the County for feeding animals, Waltjen said. “Because Council member Richards realizes that there’s a limited supply of grain available, he’s working with State and Federal officials to procure more grain and feed for the animals,” Waltjen said. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. To report animals still at your residence or for more information, or, call Civil Defense at 935-0031. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Roxcie L. Waltjen Harry Kim Director Mayor Maurice C. Messina Deputy Director DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8311  Fax (808) 961-8411 Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/ May 8, 2018 NEWS RELEASE County is Taking Care of All Animals whose Evacuated Owners Report Them Left Behind The County of Hawai'i wants to assure the community that owners who evacuated amid the eruption in Puna can contact Civil Defense or the evacuation shelters about animals left behind. The County is taking care of all animals of all kinds whose owners have filed these reports. The Department of Parks and Recreation said that both evacuation shelters at Pahoa Park and Keaau Community Center are pet-friendly. “We make every effort to help accommodate people with pets or livestock,” said Roxcie Waltjen, Director of Parks and Recreation. When evacuated residents arrive at a shelter for the first time, in-take personnel ask them numerous questions, including whether any pets or livestock were left behind. Waltjen noted that several hundred head of cattle have been relocated, with help from large ranches islandwide. There is room for smaller livestock as well. Horses are being accommodated at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center, and private citizens have generously offered fenced property for people needing to house livestock. “We have not turned anyone away, and are working to accommodate the needs of all the animals,” Waltjen said. Meanwhile, Council member Tim Richards, a veterinarian, is donating his time to care for the animals housed in the two shelters. He is compiling a list of additional resources that will be made available to the County for feeding animals, Waltjen said. “Because Council member Richards realizes that there’s a limited supply of grain available, he’s working with State and Federal officials to procure more grain and feed for the animals,” Waltjen said. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. To report animals still at your residence or for more information, or, call Civil Defense at 935-0031. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.