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Pa'auilo Mauka Kalōpā Community Association
Dangerous Dog Reports
This page summarizes the Dangerous Dog Reports submitted to our site by residents of mauka Pa'auilo and Kalopa. The reports document incidents in which people or animals have been threatened or attacked by aggressive dogs. Our objective in collecting this information is to assist the community in understanding this problem and in seeking solutions.
The Status field indicates whether the dogs are still being monitored ("Open"), or whether the incident has reached a conclusion ("Closed").
Reports are ordered by Incident Date
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Harassment
Incident Date:
08/30/2025
Time:
12 pm
Location:
Middle Kula Kahiko Road, honokaa side
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What happened:
We were walking down Kula Kahiko with our two dogs on leash, when a dog burst out of the open gate and aggressively approached our dogs, lunging, barking, and showing teeth. I yelled at the dog "No! Go Home!" and swatted at it with my walking stick (but did not make contact). As we tried to pass, two more dogs came out and aggressively approached us. Finally 3 adults came out of the house and called the dogs back into the gate. The gate even when closed has a large gap that allows the dogs to exit.
Resolution, if any:
Not resolved. This is not the first time this has happened to me with these specific dogs walking by this property on Kula Kahiko. The dogs need to be better contained since they are so aggressive.
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Attack
Incident Date:
08/04/2025
Time:
1:30 PM
Location:
Pohakea Mauka Road
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What happened:
Loose dogs attacked livestock on our property and killed two animals (one sheep, one goat)
Resolution, if any:
Dogs were chased off the property, surviving animals moved to a different paddock.
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
REVIEW
Incident Type:
Harassment
Incident Date:
07/14/2005
Time:
7:50 am
Location:
kalopa road by house 44- 2365
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What happened:
Man running with dog on leash was chased by a pack of dogs. Almost banged them in the road as i was driving. My vehicle made the dogs run back towards the home. In front the house 1 goat tied 1 dog tied in back but at least 8-10 dogs all loose in the front yard. Do A drive by and see for your self
Resolution, if any:
No resolution. Did seem like anyone was home neglected dogs and chasing our neighbors when the guy was minding his own business.
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Harassment
Incident Date:
02/28/2025
Time:
Early am
Location:
At home on Ho'o Kahua Rd (see prior Attack incident)
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What happened:
The owner came out in the early morning and saw a dog in the pasture chasing the remaining sheep (not killed in prior attack). The owner chased the dog away. The dog (pit bull type, tan w/ white chest) was seen jumping over a 5' cattle gate.
Resolution, if any:
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Attack
Incident Date:
02/23/2025
Time:
4am
Location:
At home address on Ho'o Kahua
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What happened:
The owner had 22 head of sheep. Six were killed in the field, 3 died later of wounds. The owner didn't see or hear the dogs, came out in the morning to see the carnage. "Huge bite marks on some sheep." The owner called the police and a neighbor for help. Police took a report. Later, the owner distributed the rest of her sheep to other neighbors and has since left the community. No word to the reporter of any followup.
Resolution, if any:
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Attack
Incident Date:
11/19/2024
Time:
Overnight
Location:
At residence on Ho'o Kahua
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What happened:
Owner's description: "On November 19, 2024, I woke up to a horrific scene. Seven of my beloved sheep were mauled and six chickens were killed. Five of the sheep died, two immediately from the attack, and over the next few days, three more, including two ewes who were pregnant with twins also succumbed to their injuries. As you can imagine, this was devastating to me. I saw the dogs responsible as they ran down my driveway. Officer Alatan was dispatched and was a first-hand witness to the massacre of my beloved animals."
Resolution, if any:
Owner's statement: "I cannot replace my five sheep, but I can bring this to the attention of our community so that you will contact the police department immediately if you see stray dogs wandering around."
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Attack
Incident Date:
10/27/2024
Time:
Unknown
Location:
Lower Kaapahu Rd
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What happened:
From email received from reporter: " I just heard from my neighbor that his 6 sheep were killed yesterday by a very large Great Dane mix dog. I was just out on the road and the police came up, we talked and it turns out that there have been 2 other livestock killings in the last 4 days. One on Ho’o Kahua and the other on Kula Kahiko. The most recent on Kaapahu very close to Apelahama. There is a smaller dog running with the Dane."
Resolution, if any:
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Attack
Incident Date:
10/26/2024
Time:
Morning
Location:
Keahua Rd.
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What happened:
Post on Nextdoor: "This morning 2 unknown dogs attacked and killed my 3 dairy goats in Kalopa. They appear to be hunting dogs both in appearance and in the way they ate the throat of my pregnant doe. Police report has been made. The police warned that we keep an eye out for our keikis, If you see, then please let us know or call the police as they are looking for them. These dogs have tasted blood and will continue to. They were captured on a ring camera."
Resolution, if any:
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Dangerous Dog Report
Status:
Open
Incident Type:
Attack
Incident Date:
10/25/2024
Time:
Night before
Location:
Ho'o Kahua Rd.
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What happened:
Herd of five goats, part of our family, were attacked overnight. Three were attacked, two died of wounds and one recovered but is traumatized. Two were uninjured but are traumatized. Owners say, "If people are going to raise animals, then they need to be fully responsible for the actions of those animals and the havoc they may create."
Resolution, if any:
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