Jungle Cat Ladies Sanctuary

08/26/2026

Please complete the DLNR survey by midnight tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26.

The survey can be found here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpwVaQdqzaIPYVqsa8GnJEDzDg2p5u5VAnNtbAMGfCAetRlA/viewform

You can also submit testimony at the end of this survey.

We do not support any of the proposed rule changes.

🗣 You may have heard about proposed changes to Hawaiʻi’s wildlife rules.

🐱 If you’ve seen the recent talk online about outdoor cats, pet safety, or DLNR regulations, here is a quick, objective breakdown of what is being proposed and what both sides are saying.

🤷🏽‍♀️What is it?
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife is considering updates to Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Chapter 13-124. These rules govern how wildlife and state lands are managed across the islands.

🤔 What would the proposed changes do?
- Increase protections for native wildlife: The rules would expand restrictions against harming, harassing, or disturbing indigenous species.
- Restrict feeding and leaving animals: The updates would prohibit feeding or releasing domestic animals and wildlife on DLNR-managed state lands.
- Adjust nuisance rules: The proposal updates rules on how non-native animals that cause damage or disturbance can be managed.

⚠️ Why is there debate?
The proposals have sparked input from both conservationists and animal welfare advocates:
- State Conservation Goal: DLNR aims to protect endangered native birds and wildlife habitats from habitat loss, disturbance, and non-native predators.

- Animal Welfare Concerns: In public testimony, Alexis Pagoulatos (CEO of Maui Humane Society) and other advocates raised concerns that:
🐾 Lost pets on state lands could face removal or be killed without a required hold period or microchip check.
🐾 Feeding bans could prevent Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage (TNRM) programs, which rely on feeding to catch, sterilize, and monitor outdoor cat colonies.
🐾 Banning managed colonies could lead to unchecked population growth if unsterilized cats move in.

🎙Have Your Say DLNR is accepting public comments on these proposed amendments.

🚨The deadline to submit written testimony is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm.

📩 Submit comments online: DLNR DOFAW Portal 📧 Email: [email protected] | 📞 Phone: (808) 587-0166 📬 Mail: DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife, 1151 Punchbowl St, Room 325, Honolulu, HI 96813

08/24/2026

Kuli, our newest rescue, every time I say “hi” 😸❤️

08/19/2026

Quick post to let everyone know that all of our cats are doing well after hurricane Lala. We still have no power, no Internet and a lot of cleaning up to do. We got over 30 inches of rain in 36 hours.

This is one of our recent rescues, Emilio. He was found a week ago at one of the local post offices. He weighed 1.58 pounds, but he’s 5 to 6 months old 😿 so he should weigh around 5 pounds. We really didn’t think he was going to make it, but he’s doing better now thanks to Pahoa Animal Hospital 😻 He weighed in yesterday at 2.56!! He’s a little fighter!

07/31/2026

We still need a lot of donations to reach our goal. Rudy’s dental surgery is scheduled for August 11th and we are expecting it to cost between $1600 and $2100.

07/25/2026

Zeke and Pancakes had their dental surgeries in the last two weeks, and we're so grateful they are on the road to feeling better. Unfortunately, we have two more permanent residents who will need dental procedures over the next few months.

We need your help to make these surgeries possible.

Dental care is one of the most common—and costly—medical expenses at our sanctuary. On average, our cats need about eight dental surgeries each year. While these procedures are expensive, they're essential for relieving pain, preventing serious health issues, and keeping our cats happy and healthy.

Our goal is to raise $5,000, which will cover approximately 3 dental surgeries. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us give these cats the care they deserve.

Thank you for helping us keep our sanctuary cats healthy, comfortable, and pain-free.

Rudy is up next for his dental in August, and Maude in September.

Donate through givebutter at

https://givebutter.com/help-our-cats-get-their-dental-surgeries-3rafbu

Or
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]
Check: PO Box 487 Volcano, HI 96785

06/18/2026

Meet Sasha! 🐾

This sweet girl has been through a lot, and now she’s looking for the loving forever home she deserves. Sasha was found wandering along the highway in Volcano for nearly a week before she was finally brought to safety. We thought we had found her a home, but unfortunately the adoption fell through—so she’s still waiting for her perfect match.

Sasha is a 2–3 year old Pit Bull/Heeler mix weighing about 37 pounds. She’s a little underweight but otherwise healthy and thriving. Thanks to Aloha Animal Alliance and Jungle Cat Ladies Sanctuary, Sasha received a wellness exam, her first round of vaccines, a heartworm test, a microchip, flea treatment, and dewormer on Monday.

She is an incredibly sweet, gentle girl who has been a joy to care for. Sasha is quiet and easygoing—I’ve barely heard her bark, even when the neighbor dogs are making noise. She doesn’t seem to have separation anxiety and is content on her own. While I can’t guarantee she’s fully house trained, she keeps her kennel clean, which is a very good sign.

Sasha does have a strong interest in chasing cats, so a cat-free home would be best for her. Right now, we’re keeping her in a large 4x8 outdoor kennel because of our own cats. We’re doing everything we can for her, but she deserves so much more than a kennel—she deserves a family, a couch, and a place to truly belong.

Sasha will be ready for adoption at the end of the month after her spay surgery on June 29. A huge thank you to Aloha Ilio Rescue for making her spay appointment possible.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a loyal, loving companion to your family, please consider Sasha. She’s a wonderful dog with so much love to give, and she’s ready for her second chance. ❤️🐶

Videos in comments

06/14/2026

Donations can be made at:
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]
By check:
PO Box 487
Volcano, HI 96785
Mahalo

05/14/2026

When the canned food comes out at the sanctuary 😻😻😜😻😻♥️♥️ and not one of them fights over it!

03/24/2026

🌧️ Hawaiʻi Storm Update 🌧️

We’re relieved to share that both of our cat sanctuary locations made it through the storm safely. All of our cats are accounted for 💛

We did have a few trees uprooted, but thankfully our volcanic soil absorbs rain well, so we avoided any serious flooding. Still, this storm was intense—over 34 inches of rain in just a couple of days and wind gusts up to 60 MPH. With so many large trees around, it was definitely a nerve-wracking experience.

Some of our kitties got a little wet, but they always had shelter and food in their tummies. After 5 days without power, we were finally able to get everyone warm and cozy again with dry beds. A huge mahalo to our amazing Volcano neighbor, Bobbie Burandt, who brought fleece blankets when she got power back before us.

In addition to the cyclone, we’ve also experienced two recent tephra storms. When the tradewinds are still and the volcano is active, it’s like lightweight rocks falling from the sky. Unfortunately, two of our cats got tephra lodged in their paws. It’s sharp—almost like glass—and very difficult to clean up. Both have been treated by the vet and are recovering well, though they did develop infections. We’re keeping a close eye on all our cats for any signs of limping or swelling.

This photo shows Batman having his paw treated at the vet to remove tephra. We’re incredibly thankful to Pahoa Animal Hospital for always taking such good care of our kitties and seeing them so quickly 🐾

💛 How You Can Help
We’re currently facing increased vet expenses and need to buy extra warm, dry beds to keep our cats dry during these storms in the future.

If you’re able to support us, we would be so grateful:
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]
By mail: PO Box 487 Volcano, HI 96785

Mahalo for your continued love and support—it truly means everything to us and our kitties 🐱💛