Adoptions

Adopting a Pet at Hawaiian Humane

Our adoptions centers at Hawaiian Humane help find homes for more than 7,000 pets each year. Our adoptions team is well-equipped to help you find the right fit for your home and lifestyle.  

The available animals featured at the links above are updated in real-time and change daily. There is no time limit on how long we’ll keep an animal and help them find the right home. 

Adopting from The Hawaiian Humane Society is simple, visit us during our open hours to find your new best friend. 

Thank you for choosing to adopt from Hawaiian Humane as your first option! 

Hawaiian Humane Adoption Center Hours

Mō’ili’ili Campus
Open daily
11 am – 6 pm
Kosasa Family Campus at Ho’opili
Open Wednesday – Sunday
11 am – 7 pm
Closed on Monday & Tuesday

Adoption Process

Visit any of our adoption locations during open hours and 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, meeting with 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 

Interested in adopting a dog that is currently located with a Couch Crasher foster family? Complete the Adoption Questionnaire on their pet details page by clicking “Adopt Me” for the specific dog 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. 

Thank you for considering Hawaiian Humane as your first option to adopt!  

All available pets are viewable on our website! Their “location” refers to where they are housed in either our Mōʻiliʻili Campus or Kosasa Family Campus Adoptions Center, with a Couch Crasher foster family or at one of our offsite adoption partners. 

 

Adoption Details and FAQ's

  • What do the pets receive before adoption?

    All pets for adoption receive a full medical examination and the appropriate vaccinations, de-wormer, flea and tick treatment, sterilization surgery and a microchip. Vaccinations vary by species and may include: bordetella, distemper, hepatitis, para influenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus. We also partner with many local veterinary clinics who offer your first visit free of charge. 

  • What is the Adoption Process?

    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 
  • How much does it cost to adopt a pet?
    • Cats/Kittens 
      • Kittens under 7 months: $100 
      • Cats 7 months to 5 years: $50 
      • Cats 6 years +: $25 
    • Dogs/Puppies 
      • Puppies under 7 months: $250 
      • 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 
      • Goats: $250 
      • Turkeys: $100 
  • Are there any ongoing adoption specials?
    • Senior Pets: Completely waived adoption fee for adopters 55+ if they adopt a dog or cat 6 years or older. 
    • Wags & Whisker Wednesday: Completely waived adoption fees for all dogs and cats seven months of age and older every Wednesday. 
    • Every Day Heroes: 10% off adoption fees for military, first responders and teachers with proof of employment. 
    • Reid Krucky: Select dogs may have waived adoption fees thanks to the Reid Krucky 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) 
  • What if I am interested in a pet that is in a Couch Crasher or Lap Crasher Foster Home?

    Interested in adopting a dog that is currently located with a Couch Crasher or Lap Crasher foster family? Complete the Adoption Questionnaire on their pet details page by clicking “Adopt Me” for the specific dog 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. 

  • Where are the Hawaiian Humane Adoptions Centers located?

    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.

  • Are there any off-site events coming up near me?

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