Hometown Heroes: Nonprofit keeping K-9s safe on the job

  • Big Island K9 Association chair Tammy Passmore distributes care kits for working canines. Courtesy photo

  • Veterinarian Kristina Henricks provides canine first aid training for handlers of working police dogs at the Big Island K9 Association’s first event Feb. 25 at Makaeo Pavillion. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

  • Police K-9 units gather to learn about canine first aid at Big Island K9 Association’s first event Feb. 25 in Kailua-Kona. (photos by Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.