Adopting a pet from the Hawaiian Humane Society comes with a variety of benefits to help you and your new companion get off to a strong start. Every pet available for adoption receives a physical evaluation along with important preventative care. This includes spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, de-worming, flea and tick treatment, heartworm testing for dogs and FIV/FeLV testing for cats, and species-appropriate vaccinations. These may include protection against illnesses such as distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis, hepatitis and others.

We understand that some medical conditions may not be immediately apparent at the time of adoption. To help with this, we offer Post-Adoption Care and Treatment (PACT) exams at our shelter clinic within the first two weeks. These appointments provide veterinary care for illnesses that might arise shortly after adoption.

To further support your pet’s transition, we’ve partnered with VCA Animal Hospitals and Ali’i Animal Hospitals to offer complimentary first veterinary visits. VCA provides a full physical exam and covers up to $250 in treatment costs for any shelter-related illness that occurs within 14 days of adoption. Ali’i Animal Hospitals offers a free first exam within the first 14 days, along with a sample training class and mini grooming treatment to help your pet settle into their new routine. Additionally, many local veterinary clinics in the community offer complimentary initial exams within the first seven days of adoption. A full list of participating clinics are included in your adoption packet. We recommend establishing a relationship with a private veterinarian early on to ensure continued care.

For dog adopters, we’ve partnered with GoodPup to offer live, one-on-one virtual training with certified trainers. These sessions cover everything from basic cues to more advanced behaviors such as barking, jumping and crate training. Adopters receive a free first week, an exclusive lifetime discount, and GoodPup will donate a portion of each sign-up to Hawaiian Humane. Details are included in your adoption packet.

We’re also excited to introduce a new partnership with DocuPet, a pet registration and lost pet recovery service. Every registered pet receives a free custom ID tag linked to a secure online profile. If your pet goes missing, DocuPet’s HomeSafe program helps reunite families by sending real-time alerts and offering 24/7 live support. This partnership adds another layer of protection and helps reduce the number of lost pets entering our shelter. Learn more about registering for DocuPet here.

Please refer to your adoption packet for additional resources and details. We’re here to support you and your new pet as you begin your journey together.

Upon arrival, sign into our visitor log using the QR code. This helps us understand who is on campus at any given time and how we can best serve you. 

Once signed in, you can browse through available pets on campus. When you find a pet you are interested in adopting, scan the QR code located on their kennel door, fill out a short questionnaire, meet with an adoptions representative, and bring home your new best friend!

If you need further assistance with our digital process, visit an adoptions representative or speak to a volunteer with an iPad. We are happy to help!

Please note:

• A photo ID is required at the time of all adoptions.
• Hawaiian Humane operates on a first come, first served basis, if you complete a questionnaire for a particular pet online, that does not reserve the pet.
• To best serve you, please scan the pet’s QR code at least 30 minutes before closing to meet with an adoptions representative.
• Please note that if you wish to conduct a meet-and-greet between your dog and one of our available dogs, due to the high volume of visitors, you may be asked to wait outside our gate with your pet until an adoptions representative is available

• Cats/Kittens
  • Kittens under 7 months: $100
  • Cats 7 months to 5 years: $50
  • Cats 6 years +: $25

• Dogs/Puppies
  • Puppies under 7 months: $300
  • Dogs 7 months to 5 years: $100
  • Dogs 6 years +: $50

• Small Animals
  • Mice and rats: $25
  • Guinea Pigs: $25
  • Rabbits: $50
  • Chinchillas: $100
  • Fishes: $5
  • Turtles (Chinese and sliders): $25
  • Exotic Tortoises (Russians, Leopards, etc): $50
  • Sulcata tortoises: $350
  • Ducks: $25
  • Small/Common Birds (pigeons, lovebirds, cockatiels, parakeets, finches, canaries, hens/roosters): $25
  • Medium-sized Parrots (Conure, Senegal, Ringneck): $150
  • Large Parrots (Cockatoo, Eclectus, Amazon, Macaw): $350
  • Pigs: $250

Please note that processing fees may apply.

• Senior for Seniors: Completely waived adoption fee for adopters 55+ if they adopt a dog or cat 6 years or older
• Wags & Whiskers Wednesday: Completely waived adoption fees for all dogs and cats 7 months and older every Wednesday
• Every Day Heroes: 10% off adoption fees for military, first responders and teachers with proof of employment
• Reid Krucky Memorial Fund: Select dogs may have waived adoption fees thanks to the Reid Krucky Memorial Fund. These dogs often have been at the shelter for an extended period of time. Additionally, Reid Krucky recipients also go home with 1 Easy Walk harness, 1 Martingale collar, 1 leash, 1 plush dog toy from our retail store, and 1 engraved ID tag)
  • Donate to Reid Krucky Memorial Fund
• Kyle’s Fund: Select cats may have waived adoption fees thanks to Kyle’s Fund. Kyle’s Fund is dedicated to providing additional support specifically targeted to cats who have been long-stay residents or have special needs by providing extra incentives for the adoption of these cats to ensure they find loving homes. Kyle’s Fund recipients also go home with a bag of food, treats, collar and ID tag, cat carrier, deluxe cat scratcher and enrichment items!
  • Donate to Kyle’s Fund

We sometimes hear concerns that reduced-fee or fee-waived adoptions may encourage people to take home pets they can’t afford. However, research and experience show that this is not the case.

Research and published studies have found no difference in long-term pet retention or an owner’s ability to provide necessary veterinary care between adopters who paid full fees and those who adopted through promotions. The cost of adoption is not a reliable measure of someone’s ability to care for a pet over time.

Adoption specials are designed to reduce barriers to pet ownership, highlight long-stay pets and fosters, and create space in our shelter for animals who need immediate care and housing.

Everyone deserves the chance to experience the companionship of a pet. Our goal is to support both pets and people by helping them find each other and stay together.

Interested in adopting a dog that is currently located with a Couch Crasher or Lap Crasher foster family? Complete the Adoption Inquiry on their pet details page by clicking “Submit an Adoption Inquiry” for the specific dog or cat that you would like to meet! Note: Completing this form does not reserve nor hold any animal for adoption and is only to indicate interest. Adoptions are facilitated on a first come, first serve basis. If the pet is not adopted by the foster family, we will contact you when the pet comes back to the shelter. 

Mōʻiliʻili Campus

The Hawaiian Humane Society Mōʻiliʻili Campus Adoptions Center is located at the Diamond Head end of our Mōʻiliʻili campus next to our Ginny Tiu Community Spay/Neuter Center. Please refer to the campus map below for our parking and building entrance.

Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili

The Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili Petco Love Adoptions Center is located just inside the main entrance.

Check out our Events page; off-site events are updated on the website regularly.