Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Sunday, October 18, 2026
All Day
We are at critical capacity with over 1,200 animals in care across our two campuses and in foster homes across the island. With more animals coming in every day, we need your help to get as many pets into loving homes as possible so that we have space and resources available to support the vulnerable pets who need us most.
100% waived adoption fees for all pets available for adoption from Saturday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus, Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili and select Oʻahu Petco locations.
With reduced/waived adoption fees, initial financial barriers to pet guardianship are removed, allowing more families to consider adoption as their first option and find a pet that best fits their home and lifestyle. Some pets have been waiting almost 200 days to find an ʻohana of their own, and this weekend might be the chance they’ve been waiting for.
Click the button below to view all the pets available for adoption at Hawaiian Humane.
Not ready to adopt? You can make a difference for a dog by giving them a break from the shelter through our Couch Crashers program. You can also become a Foster Volunteer or donate supplies and item directly from our Amazon Wish List. Learn more about how you can positively impact shelter pets when our campuses are at critical capacity here.
Did you know?
The average cost to provide the level of care and services that we offer each adoptable animal in our care is approximately $560, which varies widely depending on the needs of each specific animal. This can range from routine vaccinations, flea/tick/heartworm preventatives, medical and behavioral evaluations and spay/neuter surgery to complex emergency veterinary procedures and recovery.
Can’t commit to adopting?
There are ways you can support our community, alleviate shelter space constraints, and help animals in need by being a Couch Crashers or Lap Crashers family, or fostering, volunteering, donating, promoting spay/neuter initiatives, or, if you or someone you know are faced with the difficult decision to surrender a pet, consider the rehoming resources available on our website, like Home to Home.
What’s the value of hosting an adoption special?
Adoption specials offer incentives to promote pet adoption, allow us to spotlight long-stay pets/fosters, reduce barriers to pet ownership, and create more space in overcrowded shelters for vulnerable pets who need us most. Contrary to common misconception, research and published studies indicate that the cost of adoption is not a factor when it comes to responsible pet ownership and a family’s ability to afford a pet long-term. In fact, there is no statistical difference in pet retention or the ability to cover necessary veterinary care for adopted pets between paid fee or fee-waived adopters.
What is an Open Adoption Policy, and how does it affect adopted pets?
An Open Adoption Policy takes a conversation-based approach to break down adoption barriers brought on by extensive screening processes like home checks or income verification. The Hawaiian Humane Society aligns with research that consistently shows restrictive processes and adoption requirements such as these do not produce better outcomes for animals. They keep animals in shelters longer, carrying serious consequences for their health and well-being. Best Friends’ own review found no significant differences in pet attachment, lifestyle, or healthcare between animals placed through open adoption practices versus more restrictive ones. No adoption process, however thorough, can predict with certainty how someone will behave once they leave the shelter, but building rapport and trust helps. Our Adoption team members take the time to have open conversations with adopters, collaborating with and educating them, encouraging a successful transition for both the adopter and the pets they welcome home.