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πŸ” Animal Ordinances/Animal Hoarding

Kailua vs Mililani Mauka

How do animal hoarding rules compare between Kailua, HI and Mililani Mauka, HI?

Kailua and Mililani Mauka have similar restriction levels.

Kailua, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

ROH 7-2.5 caps Kailua households at ten dogs or ten cats, and Hawaii state law criminalizes hoarding more than fifteen dogs and cats combined when neglect is present.

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Mililani Mauka, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Mililani Mauka households face a ten-dog or ten-cat nuisance trigger under county code and a state misdemeanor for hoarding more than fifteen dogs and cats with neglect.

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Kailua FAQ

Can I foster rescue cats above the ten-cat cap?

Only with approval under nuisance exceptions or a registered rescue organization structure. Consult Honolulu Animal Control.

Is having many animals alone a crime?

No. The state hoarding statute requires both high numbers and failure to provide care or sanitary conditions.

Mililani Mauka FAQ

Can MMA require fewer pets than the county allows?

Yes. MMA covenants typically limit household pets to two or three and are enforceable privately.

Do emotional support animals count?

Fair housing accommodations may apply, but nuisance and neglect rules still operate regardless of animal status.

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