On rare occasions, viewable animals may not be available for adoption due to medical reasons, ownership or other special circumstances.
How to Adopt at the Hawaiian Humane Society
- You can use our website or tour our campus during adoption hours to see all of the available animals.
- Once you find an animal you’re interested in, sign-in at the adoptions counter to learn more about your potential new family member. If you will be arriving prior to opening, the sign-in sheet will be made available at 9 am at the front entrance.
- An Adoptions Representative will introduce you to the animal and set up a meet-and-greet.
- If you’ve found he is the perfect fit for you and your family, let us know to begin the adoption process.
- If he’s not the right fit please let a staff member or volunteer know so you can continue to look for your new family member.
A few things to note:
- You want to ensure the pet is the right fit for your family. We recommend spending at least an hour on campus to allow enough time to get to know your potential new family member.
- We recommend bringing all members of the family, including all dogs, to meet your potential new pet – we want to make sure it’s a good fit for everyone. Some dogs may require a mandatory introduction with your resident dog and other dogs may be single-dog homes only. To ensure the safety of the animals in our care, meet-and-greets with dogs and cats or small animals are not allowed.
- You must be at least 18 years of age and have a current ID in order to adopt.
- The Hawaiian Humane Society has a retail store so you can go home with all the basic pet essentials.
Hawaiian Humane Adoptions Hours
Weekends: 10 am – 4 pm (and most holidays)
Tuesday through Friday: 11 am – 7 pm
Weekends: 10 am – 4 pm (and most holidays)
Tuesday through Friday: 11 am – 7 pm
Monday: Closed
Call 356-2218 for more information.
Adoption Specials
Thankful for Second Chances
The Hawaiian Humane Society is thankful to those who opt to adopt and give animals second chances at a new family. To help all of our animals find the homes they deserve this holiday season, dogs ages 6 months and older have a “pick your price” special, and all cats and small animals have waived adoption fees at our Moiliili campus. Some exclusions may apply. This special extends for cats at partnering Petco stores and the Hawaii Cat Cafe.
Adoptions Near You
View a PDF version of our November 2019 calendar.
View a PDF version of our November 2019 calendar.
Adoptions
Hawaiian Humane Society runs a non-profit adoptions center supported by donations. Oahu’s widest variety of dogs, cats and rabbits are available and include a spectrum of services: vaccinations, sterilization, free first visit to a participating veterinarian and a microchip. Vaccinations vary by species and many include: bordetella, distemper, hepatitis, para influenza, leptospirosis, and parvovirus.
There is no time limit on how long we’ll keep an animal. We do not place animals available for adoption on hold and frequently have puppies and kittens.
Fees
Hawaiian Humane Society runs a non-profit adoptions center supported by donations. Oahu’s widest variety of dogs, cats and rabbits are available and include a spectrum of services: vaccinations, sterilization, free first visit to a participating veterinarian and a microchip. Vaccinations vary by species and many include: bordetella, distemper, hepatitis, para influenza, leptospirosis, and parvovirus.
There is no time limit on how long we’ll keep an animal. We do not place animals available for adoption on hold and frequently have puppies and kittens.
Fees
Puppies & Dogs
- 6 months & under: $125
- 7 months to 5 years: $85
- 6 years & older: $55 (fees waived for people 55+)
- $10 County dog license
Kittens & Cats
- 6 months & under: $125
- 7 months to 1 year: $45
- 2 to 5 years: $10
- 6 years & older: Waived Adoption Fee
- Feline FIV/Leukemia Test (optional): $20
Small Animals
- Rabbits & Guinea Pigs: $20
- Varies for birds, fish and turtles