"A zoo veterinarian technician from Melbourne, Florida, will head up Hawai‘i County’s newly established Animal Control and Protection Agency, starting Friday.

With 25 years experience working with animals, from small domestic pets to large zoo animals, Matthew Runnells’ appointment marks a significant milestone in the county’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the community’s animals, said Hawai‘i County Mayor Mitch Roth."

Read more at this Big Island Now article .