Summary
The island's only open-admission shelter says it's stretched past its breaking point — over 5,000 animals a year, no permanent vet services on Molokai, and post-fire demand surging. It's asking for roughly 8-55% increases across its county contracts.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Requests total hundreds of thousands more than the mayor's budget currently includes.
✅Who benefits
Pet owners, Molokai residents, and anyone whose stray or surrendered animal needs care.
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