As Oʻahu’s largest animal welfare organization, the Hawaiian Humane Society accepts all pet animals in need of shelter and care. However, newborn kittens less than eight weeks old are at high risk when brought into the shelter environment. Due to the large number of animals housed at animal shelters, underage kittens are some of the most vulnerable and susceptible to diseases that can spread quickly and can often be fatal.

Underage kittens require round-the-clock care with constant monitoring and feedings that are not best met by the shelter setting. Though we make every effort to provide lifesaving measures for each animal brought to us, like shelters across the country, Hawaiian Humane cannot guarantee that a pet will be fostered, transferred or adopted. We ask for our community’s support in providing care for vulnerable animals until they are ready for spay/neuter surgery and adoption.