The Kona low storm that has impacted communities across Oʻahu has left families facing losses that will take time, patience and support to navigate. The Hawaiian Humane Society is here for the pets and people of our community throughout this recovery. Below you will find resources for some of the most pressing needs we are hearing from families right now.
Do you need emergency assistance for a pet?
Our Animal Protection Officers and Humane Investigators are on the ground, actively responding to animal emergencies and rescues in community. If you need assistance, please call our Dispatch line at (808) 356-2250. For immediate threats to public safety or an animal’s life, please call 911.
Have you lost a pet?
If your pet went missing during or after the storm, please act right away. File a Lost Pet Report and browse our Found Pets at Hawaiian Humane and Found Pets in Community Care listings, where listings are updated every 15 minutes. Your pet may already be in our care or with a good Samaritan in the community. If your pet is listed at one of our campuses, come in for a walk-through and bring any proof of ownership you have, including photos, veterinary records or microchip information.
For additional tips on how to search for a lost pet, including community resources like Paw Posse ʻOhana group on Facebook and Lost.PetcoLove.org, as well as a lost pet poster template, visit our Lost and Found page.
Have you found a stray pet?
If you have found a stray animal, the most important first step is filing a Found Pet Report so our team can begin searching for their family right away. If you are able to temporarily care for the animal while we work to locate their family, please do so. Keeping a found pet in a calm home environment is one of the kindest things you can do for them, and it helps us maintain space for the animals who need us most.
For those who could use additional support in caring for a found animal, our Finder Foster program provides age-appropriate food, supplies, vaccines, preventatives and veterinary care at no cost to you. If an owner is found, we coordinate the reunion directly.
Do you need help feeding your pet?
We understand that the financial and logistical impacts of this storm have made it harder for many families to provide for their pets. Our Pet Kōkua by Hawaiian Humane Community Outreach team operates a Pet Food Bank that provides free pet food and essential supplies to community members facing hardship, and in many cases, a bag of food can mean the difference between a pet staying with their family or being surrendered. Our Community Outreach team is also actively distributing pet food and supplies to communities impacted by the storm in coordination with Hawaiʻi Foodbank.
We also operate our Pet Food Bank at our campuses on the following dates/times:
Mōʻiliʻili Campus: Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 am to 1 pm
Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili: Wednesdays and Sundays, 10 am to 1 pm
Do you need temporary care for your pet?
We know that some families navigating displacement are facing the heartbreaking possibility of having to part with their pets, at least temporarily. Before making that decision, we encourage you to explore Home to Home, a free platform that connects pet guardians directly with community members who are able to provide either a permanent home or temporary foster care, without the animal ever having to come to one of our campuses.
If you have been displaced and need someone to care for your pet while you secure housing, you can post your pet online for the Home to Home community to see.
Are you concerned about leptospirosis?
In the aftermath of flooding, the risk of leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to both animals and humans through contact with contaminated flood waters, soil or mud, is a serious concern. We’ve partnered with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health to actively share information on what to monitor in your pets and how to protect your family.
Signs to watch for in your pet include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst or urination, muscle soreness or yellowing of the skin or eyes. If your pet was exposed to flood waters and is showing any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian right away.
Are you grieving the loss of a pet?
Losing a pet is a profound grief, and losing one in the chaos of a disaster can be especially isolating. Our Virtual Pet Loss Support Group offers a compassionate, welcoming space for anyone navigating that experience. The group meets virtually every first and third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and each session is facilitated by long-time counselor and volunteer Rosemarie Grigg. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome.
