08/24/2026
Every day, we see the heartbreaking reality of pet overpopulation on our island: dogs being abandoned, Animal Control running out of space, rescues stretched beyond capacity, and puppies being born with nowhere to go.
Now, Hurricane Lala has added another layer to an already overwhelming crisis. Pet kennels have been damaged or destroyed. Families who have been cut off from supplies are struggling to get pet food. Some families are facing circumstances that make it impossible to keep their dogs and are desperately looking for safe places to rehome them.
Our island is inundated with pets who need help. Spay/neuter is one of the most important ways we can prevent the problem from getting worse.
Spaying and neutering your pets:
🐾 Prevents unwanted litters and reduces the number of dogs entering an already overwhelmed rescue system
🐾 Helps keep dogs safely at home — females in heat may escape, and males can wander for miles searching for a female
🐾 Can reduce certain hormone-driven behaviors, including roaming and aggression
🐾 Prevents potentially life-threatening uterine infections such as pyometra in females
Please schedule your FREE spay/neuter appointment before your female gets pregnant or your male wanders off.
We are excited to offer FREE spay/neuter appointments for dogs at a clinic in Hilo.
📍 Hilo
📅 Drop-off: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings
🏠 Pick-up: Same day in the evening
💰 FREE
To schedule, email [email protected] and include:
• Your full name
• Your dog’s name
• S*x
• Age
• Weight
Pregnant dogs are given priority. And yes — pregnant dogs can be safely spayed.
Please don't wait until there are puppies. Spay and neuter now. Help reduce the number of dogs who need rescue. 🐕🐕🐕
