Hawaiian Humane Society

Hawaiian Humane Society People for Animals. Animals for People. Established in 1883, this non-profit organization is not a chapter of any group as there is no national humane society.
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Mōʻiliʻili Campus
Adoption Center open daily 11 am - 6 pm
2700 Waiʻalae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826

Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili
Adoption Center open daily 11 am - 6 pm
91-1945 Fort Weaver Rd, ʻEwa Beach, HI 96706 Visit HawaiianHumane.org to learn more. In April 2010, Hawaiian Humane Society’s Facebook was established to empower people to do more for animals in their own care and more for animals

within their reach. Our Facebook team works to reduce pet overpopulation, celebrate the human-animal bond, and educate pet owners to be role models for others. We welcome phone calls not Facebook posts about shelter operations, customer service complaints, cruelty tips and other concerns as we take them seriously and believe they deserve personalized and immediate attention by our leadership. We have posted all key telephone numbers and you can reach our staff directly at HawaiianHumane.org/ContactUs.

Some people give back. Ginny Tiu has made it her life's calling, and hers is a story worth knowing. A musical child prod...
06/03/2026

Some people give back. Ginny Tiu has made it her life's calling, and hers is a story worth knowing. A musical child prodigy turned lifelong animal advocate, Ginny has spent decades working to support pets in need on Oʻahu, opening her home to senior dogs and those with complex medical needs, and champion access to affordable veterinary care for families across our island.

Her commitment is reflected in the naming of the Ginny Tiu Community Spay/Neuter Centers at both of our campuses, a distinction she describes as deeply meaningful. "Every animal that comes through these clinics represents a healthier pet and a stronger community," she has said.

This month, in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, her remarkable life is the subject of a new documentary, "Tiu Talented: the Ginny Tiu Story," produced by award-winning journalist, Rick Quan. Tune in on KITV4 tomorrow (Wednesday, June 3) and on Friday, June 5 at 8 pm to learn more about the woman who has made being a voice for the voiceless her life's work.

WE'RE HIRING! If you've ever wanted to turn your love of animals into a career, this is where many of Oʻahu's animal wel...
06/02/2026

WE'RE HIRING! If you've ever wanted to turn your love of animals into a career, this is where many of Oʻahu's animal welfare professionals got their start.

We are hiring Animal Caregivers at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus and Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili. These are the people who show up every day to ensure the more than 1,000 animals in our care are fed, comfortable and well supported. From daily feedings and kennel care to enrichment activities and socialization, Animal Caregivers are essential to everything we do.

In this role, you'll build a strong foundation in animal behavior, basic veterinary care, disease prevention, biosecurity and shelter operations, supported by a leadership team invested in your growth. Many of our staff across Veterinary Services, Communications, Foster Care, Adoptions and beyond started right where you're standing.

If you're ready to begin your journey in animal welfare, we'd love to meet you! Apply today at HawaiianHumane.org/join-our-team.

Every pet deserves a moment in the spotlight, and now is your chance to make it happen in a way that gives back.Starting...
06/01/2026

Every pet deserves a moment in the spotlight, and now is your chance to make it happen in a way that gives back.

Starting today, you can submit your favorite photo of your dog, cat or other pet for a chance to be featured in our 2027 Pets in Paradise calendar. Entry is $30 per photo, and every $1 vote you collect helps support the more than 13,000 animals that come into our care each year, as well as the community programs that keep Oʻahu's pets and people together.

Here's how it works: enter your pet, share your profile link, and get your people voting. The top vote-getters in each category win a Pet of the Month feature, a professional photoshoot, PetWalk registration for two, and more. All entrants with 25 or more votes are featured on our collage pages, so every vote counts.

You can also reserve a specific date in the calendar for $100 to mark a birthday, gotcha day or another occasion worth celebrating. Businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring a calendar month can reach out to [email protected] for details.

No Hawaiian Humane alumni status required - any legal pet in Hawaiʻi is welcome! Birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, tortoises, turtles and more are all welcome. Voting runs now through June 30 at 9 pm HST. Enter at HawaiianHumane.org/petsinparadise and make your pet a star!

Kitten season is here, and our campuses are welcoming a wave of kittens ready to find their people. Just days ago our Ca...
05/31/2026

Kitten season is here, and our campuses are welcoming a wave of kittens ready to find their people. Just days ago our Cat Houses and Pavilions were quiet, but kittens who have been growing up in foster homes are now returning, healthy and ready to meet you. If you've been thinking about adding a feline friend (or, better yet, two) to your ʻohana, the timing couldn't be better.

Meet your Purrfect Pair! Adopt one kitten and the second adoption fee is completely waived.

Kittens who grow up with a companion develop stronger social skills, experience less anxiety and learn proper behaviors through natural interaction with each other. They keep each other entertained, provide comfort during stressful moments and make the transition to a new home smoother for everyone involved. Two kittens aren't twice the work. They're twice the joy, and they bring out the best in each other.

With more than 600 cats in our care right now, every adoption makes a real difference. Not ready to adopt? Fostering is one of the most impactful ways you can support a kitten during this critical time, and we always need more foster volunteers! Learn more at HawaiianHumane.org/foster-care.

Browse available cats and kittens at HawaiianHumane.org/adoptions and come meet them at our Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili or our Mōʻiliʻili Campus today!

Every dollar you give through June 30 becomes two, and for more than 13,000 animals, that difference is everything.Pets ...
05/30/2026

Every dollar you give through June 30 becomes two, and for more than 13,000 animals, that difference is everything.

Pets like Roxy. When she came to us, she needed specialized care to reach a healthy weight and a quiet place to rebuild her confidence. With the support of donors like you, we were able to give her the TLC she needed and connected her with a foster family who gave her exactly that. She settled in so well that her foster couldn't bear to say goodbye, and just like that, Roxy had her people.

Your gift makes moments like hers possible. Donate today at HawaiianHumane.org/matching-campaign and do double the good.

One of the most common questions our staff gets is: “who’s your favorite and why?” Today, meet the pets who’ve stolen ou...
05/30/2026

One of the most common questions our staff gets is: “who’s your favorite and why?”

Today, meet the pets who’ve stolen our hearts - and who might just steal yours too.

Staff members spend countless hours with the animals - learning each and every one of their silly quirks, favorite spots to be pet and giving them the confidence to let their true selves shine.

It’s no secret that pets who thrive on connection and routine truly blossom once they’re in a home - surrounded by consistent love from their favorite people. If these pets are able to form such incredible bonds here, imagine what they’ll be able to do with your ʻohana.

Come meet these staff favorites, and other pets looking for loving homes at our Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili or our Mōʻiliʻili Campus. Who knows - you might fall for them just like we did.

Browse all the pets who can’t wait to be your newest favorite family member at HawaiianHumane.org/adoptions!

Lilac, a nursing mom, has spent two weeks waiting for a quiet, calm space to focus on raising her litter of 5 growing pu...
05/29/2026

Lilac, a nursing mom, has spent two weeks waiting for a quiet, calm space to focus on raising her litter of 5 growing puppies. Could your home be the sanctuary she's been searching for?

Our staff and volunteers work hard to give every pet the best possible experience while in our care - but nursing mothers face a unique set of challenges in a shelter environment. The stress of new surroundings, unfamiliar faces, constant noise and the daily hustle and bustle can make it incredibly difficult for a new mom to settle in and care for her babies. In the peace and quiet of a foster home, she can do what comes naturally, without all the added stress.

Interested in giving Lilac and her litter a safe space to flourish? Our Foster Care team has you covered every step of the way - providing food, supplies, veterinary care and ongoing support as you navigate the foster experience together. All you need to bring is the calm, nurturing environment.

And here’s the best part: by fostering a family like Lilac’s, you're giving both mom and puppies a strong foundation for healthy development. The puppies get to learn important social skills and grow, while mom gets the rest and attention she deserves during these precious, pivotal moments.

Be a Foster Hero for Lilac and her puppies today! Apply to become a foster at HawaiianHumane.org/foster-care.

05/27/2026

Last Friday, Royalty Rita turned 8. She is the longest-staying resident at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus, and she celebrated the way any birthday should be: wind in her face and a sweet treat from . Celebrating this special girl brought nothing but joy to our week, and adding Royalty Rita to your family means feeling that joy every day.

Next year, we hope she’s celebrating at home.

Royalty Rita’s adoption fee is fully waived through the Reid Krucky Memorial Fund, and she goes home with a bundle of supplies to help her settle in with her new ʻohana. Our campuses are at critical capacity right now, and every adoption creates space for a pet in need.

Not ready to adopt? Our Couch Crashers program is a great way to try fostering first, no long-term commitment required. And if adopting or fostering is not an option right now, liking and sharing this post is one of the most useful things you can do to help her get in front of potential adopters.

Meet Royalty Rita at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus or learn more about her and all of our available pets at HawaiianHumane.org/adoptions.

To everyone who adopted, fostered, volunteered or donated during this weekend's flash adoption special: thank you. Those...
05/26/2026

To everyone who adopted, fostered, volunteered or donated during this weekend's flash adoption special: thank you. Those 104 adoptions changed lives, and we are so grateful!

We also want to be transparent with you about where things stand.

During that same period, 132 pets came through the doors of our Mōʻiliʻili Campus and Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili. Strays, pets from families going through situations that left them with no other option, animals that needed somewhere to go, and came to us. We asked our community to care for those they found while we worked to reunite them with their families and we're grateful to those who stepped in.

But that still means during those three days more animals came into our care than went home. We are using every resource available to us, and right now, it is not enough without the community's help.

If you are willing and able, here are a few ways to get involved.

ADOPTION: There has never been a more impactful time to open your home to a pet in need. Every adoption creates space for the next animal arriving at our door. Browse available pets at HawaiianHumane.org/adoptions or visit either campus daily from 11 am to 6 pm.

COUCH CRASHERS: No appointment necessary. Visit either campus, get matched with an adult dog that fits your household, and bring them home for a short-term stay. We provide everything you need, and when their stay is pau, a virtual report card helps us find the right match for them down the road.

FOSTER CARE: Help a shy puppy find their confidence, bottle feed a young kitten or support a dog through recovery. Hawaiian Humane provides all supplies, from kitten formula and warming discs to carriers and toys, and covers all veterinary care until your foster pet is ready for their next step. All we ask is that you bring them in for check-ups at whichever campus is most convenient for you.

For more information on how to help, visit HawaiianHumane.org/critical-capacity.

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2700 Waiʻalae Avenue
Honolulu, HI
96826

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+18083562200

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