To the world you are just another person...
to a rescued animal, you are the world.
🌿 A New Year, A Renewed Commitment to Animals in Need
Kohala Animal Relocation & Education Services (KARES) sincerely hopes that 2026 is a wonderful new year for you, your family, and—of course—your four-legged friends.
As each new year begins, we remain hopeful that every animal who crosses our path is loved, safe, and well cared for. Unfortunately, that is not always the reality for the animals in our community. When pets are injured, abandoned, neglected, or in crisis, KARES is there—and your support makes that possible.
Donations provide the essential resources needed for lifesaving veterinary care, spay and neuter services, food assistance, and emergency support for pets and their people throughout Hawaiʻi Island.
If you are unable to donate at this time, there are still meaningful ways to help. Please consider adopting or fostering. We have many deserving dogs and cats who would love nothing more than to begin the new year in a safe, loving home.
💚 How You Can Help in 2026
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Donate – Support lifesaving care and urgent medical needs
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Foster – Provide temporary love and safety for an animal in need
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Adopt – Give a dog or cat the chance to start the year in a forever home
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From all of us at KARES, thank you for being part of our community and standing with us as we continue this work in 2026. Together, we change lives—one paw at a time.
Stand With Us: Protect Hawaii's Community Cats
Stop Bill 51 – The "Cat Kill Bill"
Hawaii County's Bill 51 threatens to criminalize compassion. Starting January 2026, this legislation would make it illegal to feed cats on county property—punishable by fines and even jail time. This cruel law abandons vulnerable animals and punishes the caring individuals who step up to help them.
Why Bill 51 Must Be Stopped:
🚫 It's Inhumane – Starving cats is not a solution. This bill condemns countless cats to suffering and death by starvation, disease, and predation.
🚫 It Criminalizes Kindness – Compassionate community members who feed hungry animals would face criminal penalties for acts of mercy.
🚫 It Ignores Public Opposition – Despite overwhelming testimony AGAINST this bill from residents, animal welfare organizations, and veterinarians, county officials pushed it through.
🚫 It Fails Our Community – Instead of addressing root causes through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs and responsible pet ownership, Bill 51 chooses cruelty over compassion.
The cats being targeted are:
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Abandoned pets left behind by their owners
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Born on the streets through no fault of their own
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Often friendly animals who rely on human kindness to survive
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Part of our island ecosystem, deserving humane management
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Your Voice Matters – Take Action NOW:
✍️ SIGN THE PETITION – Join thousands of Hawaii residents demanding the repeal of Bill 51
📞 Contact Your Council Member – Let them know this cruel legislation doesn't represent our community's values
📢 Share This Message – Spread awareness on social media using #StopBill51 and #SaveHawaiiCats
💬 Tell Your Story – If you care for community cats, share how Bill 51 would impact you and the animals you help
Time is running out. This bill takes effect January 2026, but we need to act now to build the momentum necessary for repeal. Every signature, every call, every share brings us closer to protecting these vulnerable animals.
Hawaii is better than this. We are an island of aloha, not cruelty. Together, we can stop Bill 51 and advocate for humane, effective solutions that reflect our community's compassion.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. When we criminalize feeding hungry animals, we lose our humanity."
Feline Adoptions
KARES has partnered with feline rescue organizations to help find loving homes for these adoptable cats and kittens, ensuring they receive they find their forever homes. Click here to see the wonderful cats and kittens who are available for adoption.
FACEBOOK FEED
Our Facebook Feed is a great place to check for lost and found pets as well as dogs and cats who are in need of foster and adoptive homes. As much as we try to keep the website updated with the most current information, often we are in rescue mode. Our dedicated volunteers make sure to quickly post lost and found pets when we are contacted. Please visit our Facebook page!