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    Hawaiian Humane Society

    3.6 (390 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Lisa P.

    There are so many beautiful and spirited dogs and cats to adopt. The cages are large with cots and seem clean. The staff were polite and were ready to help in getting the animals adopted. Adoption fees that I saw can run up to $300. I saw tortoises, guinea pigs available for Adoption also. There is ample parking in the front and rear of the facility. Clean and convenient bathrooms are nearby for humans. Please adopt or donate if you can. I had my eye on a cute dog. Hope u find the perfect pet here.

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    Elaine L.

    We adopted our precious doggo from HHS! We were helped by two staff (I think I remember their names were Madison and Lauren?), who went above and beyond to help make a last minute adoption happen by staying overtime on the eve of July 4! Our dog has heartworm disease and HHS generously covered costs of treatment (which includes sedation) through PACT, but there were a few concerning hiccups regarding veterinary care. She needed sedation for the heartworm injections, which required a signed consent form that I was not aware of. After dropping her off for the appointment, I received a missed call asking for verbal consent. I called them back and they said they already gave the anesthesia and she was doing well in recovery. (Alarming to say the least that they proceeded with treatment without consent). After returning home, we were given a sheet of paper regarding exercise limitations. When she started to experience side effects of her medications, I called frantically to inquire if we should bring her in. I was told if I read the many papers given at discharge, I would be aware the side effects are common and expected. She kindly apologized after I notified her that we only got one sheet of paper, so she emailed her paperwork to me afterwards. We've also been given the incorrect quantity of pills three times, so it was a little frustrating since I've needed to return to HHS three different times to get the correct amount of medications (no, I didn't count the pills while I was physically there because I trusted them, but after three times, I've learned my lesson/found an excuse to go see other dogs). My hope is that the veterinary care can improve some of the processes so owners and pets can be well taken care of! We understand that HHS and the staff are doing their best, so we are ultimately forever grateful to HHS and loving our life with our dog! Please kindly consider adopting from HHS, even if you're looking for specific breeds! I've seen Siberian huskies, German shepherds, Australian cattle dogs, Labrador retrievers, Pomeranians, and more! They often have "clear the shelter" events that can reduce the adoption fee by 50% or waive it completely!

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    Robert K.

    I was a little hesitant to go to this place... maybe it's Hollywood movies that got this stigma about dirty and dingy places like this... BUT not this'd place. i was very pleased to see the animals in good condition and their environment, too... We got there on a saturday. So, im expecting this places to be super busy.. Yes, there were a lot of people. But, the place is massive. I didn't realize how big the property was. They have different sections for different types of animals. My favorite was cat section...

    Entrance area of the Hawaiian Humane Society.
    Fran C.

    Visiting da doggies...... My beloved Makana crossed the Rainbow Bridge a few weeks ago, and I must tell you that I haven't really gotten over the loss yet. I find myself sometimes looking for him whenever I step outside of my door, only to see an empty doggie bed. Feeling a bit lonely at times without Makana, I figure I'd visit the doggies at the Hawaiian Humane Society. I haven't been to the Hawaiian Humane Society in years, as the past 28+ years of my life, two Golden Retrievers had kept me company & occupied my heart.. Now that both Goldens are gone, I may one day consider adopting a rescue instead? Although I am not mentally and emotionally ready to adopt yet, it was nice to visit the Hawaiian Humane Society to see the various doggies. I came across a very cute doggie today, and his name was Nathan. Although Nathan was a wee-bit shy, I loved his shy and mellow demeanor. After hanging out by Nathan's dog pen, Nathan slowly warmed up to me and even allowed me to pet him through the fencing. Lol! There are so many animals that need a good home. Instead of purchasing that purebred doggie, you may consider adopting one of these beautiful doggies from the Hawaiian Humane Society.

    Mikey H.

    This was our first time to the Hawaiian Humane Society. I wanted my friend Janey to know what programs were available. I did get confused and found out that the Hawaii SPCA is the one that does the "take a dog for a day" program. BUT, they have a great Couch Crashers program where you foster for a week. Some of the dogs looked so sad. I wanted to take them all! But they look like they have enough food and water and a safe place to stay. Though I'm sure they really want their furever homes. But people should definitely come and look for a four legged fur baby, They have cats too! If you arrive and there's no parking in the front, go around to Kahena Street and you'll see additional parking. We didn't realize this until after sitting in the front lot for 10 minues.

    Stevi P.

    We come to visit the Hawaiian Humane Society at least once a month. I take my daughter here to play with the animals. This location is big, they have a lot of animals there too. She loves playing with the kittens. The Staff and volunteers are really friendly. Everytime we leave, she always ask to adopt an animal. Maybe one day.

    Our new baby boy!
    Janey T.

    My boyfriend and I went to just look at the cats but we all know it's impossible to just look! We came across this sweet little kitten and it felt like he had chose us. He sat in our laps and slept like a baby! We have a 12 year old cat at home and felt like she needed a friend. We were guided through the adoption process by one of the kind volunteers. We appreciate all of the staff and volunteers who take such great care and provide so much love to these sweet animals. All animals deserve the most upmost love and care possible. We are forever grateful for the Humane Society and their ohana. Remember adopt don't shop!!

    Donated

    This place is awesome. They took in a few animals I found fast. They also were a big help contacting an animal owner. I enjoy Donating dog and cat is here to help.

    Hooray! Please support!
    Iris T.

    Hooray! It has been a long time in planning, but a parcel of land gifted in 2017 by D.R. Horton is under construction. The new 20,875sf campus will not only house six adoption pavilions, but will also include veterinary services for the shelter pets, an educational classroom and admin and a dog park! I am so excited to finally see the structures being completed! The corner property makes HHS visible to the public and will allow volunteering by Westside community and adoptions so much easier. Hawaiian Humane Society's mission to "promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals" needs your help! Please support! Reminder: the in person 32nd annual PetWalk is on October 29, 2022 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Set up your team now and support a worthy cause!

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    Vince N.

    We've been on the lookout for another "child" and had some time to kill before dinner and our flight back to Maui, so we popped in on a whim. THE PLACE: Getting here was a chore in itself as they're located on a one-way road which forks into a freeway on-ramp. Horrible Google map directions didn't tell me to stay left at the fork and I found myself on the freeway and going in the wrong direction. Re-route! It wasn't as spread out or big as I had anticipated, especially for being on Oahu. A small retail area is up front with the animals housed within three or four open-air cottage-like structures, separated by species. There weren't too many dogs to choose from when we were here, a good thing overall, but unfortunately we left empty-handed. The majority of the dogs were too big for as we wanted one that could fit in a washtub to be bathed and would be better suited to our existing-sized canines. Kennels and public areas were clean. OVERALL: I'm all for adoption vs. buying from a breeder!

    Stray injure dog injured my yard!

    I have an unknown dog injured in the yard and they wouldn't come to help! They told me I would have to secure the dog first before they come! I told them I had a dog bite on my eye and it ruined my eye my entire life! I will never donate a penny to this place ever again! Luckily HPD is coming! I had to post one star, if I had a choice I would post none!

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    Ask the Community - Hawaiian Humane Society

    Do they allow black cat adoption in the month of October?

    Humane Society is still running NO adoption fees on all adoptions (cats of any color) and at both campuses.

    Can we return in 30 day if we can't take care?

    While you may always surrender an animal there you won't get a refund on your adoption fee. Consider before you adopt, very traumatic for the pet to be returned.

    Do they accept unexpired wet dog food for donation? The website only says "dry dog food".

    Not sure, but there are other non-profits such as Poi Dogs and Popoki that would!

    Does the HHS do shots and vaccinations for stray kittens you want to adopt?

    All animals get their vaccinations besides rabbits who dont get their RHDV shot there, unfortunately.

    Are they currently open during our "stay at home" orders?

    They are open by appointment only

    How old do you have to be to volunteer and does it cost anything to just look and play with the pets?

    Aloha Aadya! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Hawaiian Humane Society.… Read more

    Can you adopt dogs that are stray?

    Aloha Nerizza, You can find all of our animals available for adoptions here:… Read more

    Anyone know of a female senior Labrador available for adoption?

    Hi Roxane, You can find our adoptions page here: https://www.hawaiianhumane.org/adoptions/. This… Read more

    I am looking for an affordable place to have my dog neutered. Would HHS be a good place? Any information, suggestion regarding safe and affordable neutering welcome. Thanks.

    Yes!!! The HHS now neuters/spays pet cats and dogs for a very affordable price!!!

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    Instead of paying ridiculous prices with pet shops (The pet Hale was asking $1200 for a mixed breed dog) go and adopt at the HHS!!

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    Oh gosh where do I begin? The short story is Pounce has my 3 felines this weekend.... I picked…read morethem up yesterday.... after a 4 night 5 star feline hotel visit. Here is my story: I usually have my cats under control at home or cat boarding at my veterinarian's location when I travel. but shucks! I wasn't lucky this past weekend. The other side of the coin is I was lucky because I found Pounce. A couple points 1. a walking distance to my office 2. pricing comparable to what my vet would charge 3. please environment for my felines 4. easy drop off easy pick up 5. daily follow up with pics of my felines from Pounce 6. comprehensive schedule of their stay; to and including when they use the bathroom... go figure! 7. they can/will administer meds if need be (one of my girls has asthma) My felines while happy to return home with me were treated with kindness and care. I will always go to Pounce from now on. Now then, the facility- clean, climate and air controlled facilities. I went to the Queen Street location and parking was easy. Right in front. You will need to call them when you get there. The doors are closed (for obvious reasons) and one of the gals will come out to get you. Same process on the way out! They have your fur babies all packed up and ready to go. Call them and they will wheel them out to your car!!! Sadly, I won't be boarding my felines at my vet any more as I'm so pleased with Pounce. Imagine! My own vet who cares for my fur babies want to charge you all sorts of things to board. Forget that; especially since my felines were not strangers to the vet clinic. But now! my felines are no longer strangers to Pounce. A definite must try if you have felines to board!

    He always has a good time and comes back home in tip top shape. It's not too far from the airport…read moreso it is convenient to drop him off on the way.

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    Toe Beans And Dreams Adoption Cafe

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    We had a blast here! My 7 year old daughter got invited to a birthday party, and even though she…read moreisn't a cat person, she really enjoyed it! I loved: - the easy parking - convenient location (I may have bought the birthday gifts right before at Pearlridge!) - how this is a non-profit that supports people with disabilities and sweet animals - snuggling with the adorable puppies outside available for adoption (I was so tempted!) My daughter loved: - feeding cats - playing with cats I was a little worried because she had a bad experience at a puppy cafe in Japan, but the kittens seemed well behaved. We got to enjoy grilled cheese sandwiches and and apple juice, and some outside food like pizza, because we were celebrating a birthday party. We'd love to come back and play with the animals again!

    Toe Beans and Dreams is so freakin' cute. For $15, you get 50 minutes of pure serotonin surrounded…read moreby the cutest cats and kittens. The space is thoughtfully separated into two rooms: one for little kittens and one for the adult cats, which I really appreciated. You're free to wander back and forth between rooms, so it feels relaxed and never rushed. Your visit comes with a small treat for you and a variety of cat toys to choose from! The cats are adoptable, which I thought was such a kind and humane touch. It's clear they genuinely care about finding these cats loving homes. Just a friendly heads-up: scratches can happen. Pretty sure the owner does their best to keep those tiny murder mittens trimmed, but cats will be cats. If you do leave with a few battle scars like I did, they've got you covered with bandaids and lint rollers too, because the cat hair is inevitable. Overall, this place is cozy, thoughtful, and incredibly cute!! Such a lovely experience!! I'd absolutely come back again!!

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    This is my honest review of OahuSPCA. Overall, I believe they are a good organization, and I…read moreappreciate that they took in my kittens when I could no longer keep them because my landlord did not allow pets. However, I do have one major concern. Last year, I surrendered my kittens to OahuSPCA and paid $150 per kitten with the understanding that they would be placed into loving, safe, and permanent homes. Earlier this year, I unexpectedly came across one of my former kittens on TikTok. I recognized him immediately and spoke with both the content creator and the current owner. I was told that she adopted him from the Hawaiian Humane Society in Ewa Beach, where he was housed alongside his three siblings. This was extremely upsetting and confusing to learn. I entrusted OahuSPCA with finding secure homes for them, so discovering that all four kittens ended up at the Hawaiian Humane Society left me feeling shocked and disappointed. I truly cared about those kittens and only wanted the best for them. Knowing they were transferred elsewhere, let alone to the Hawaiian Humane Society, after I paid surrender fees and trusted they would be placed directly into homes, has been very difficult for me to process. Don't get me wrong, I still think that OahuSPCA is good, as they are a no-kill shelter, but they need to ensure NOT to place precious cats and dogs in the hands of the Hawaiian Humane Society, because of the history and treatment of unwanted animals, and overcrowding can lead them to put down unwanted and healthy animals, sadly.

    Wanted to sign up for a doggie day trip as tourists in Oahu. Signed up online and received an email…read morewithin the same day to confirm the date. Arriving, the services were quick and straightforward. They brought out Tiny Diamond and we enjoyed taking her to two different beaches along with walking her around town. They do provide you with a backpack as well where they have a list of pet friendly places you can take the dog. We loved meeting Tiny Diamond so much that we also sponsored her adoption fee, hoping she finds her home soon If you can't adopt at the moment, please consider taking a dog out for a day, they will love it!

    Hawai'i Cat Café

    Hawai'i Cat Café

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    Hawai'i Cat Café is one of my favorite little places near my home that features adoptable, adorable…read morecats and tasty drinks and snacks. They have a great mission: They team up with the Hawaiian Humane Society to showcase cats and kittens that are available for adoption, and if you are vetted and selected, you can take your chosen cat(s) home for their new life with you! Even if you're not in the market for a new companion, you can go to the Café, get a coffee or Italian soda, eat a scone, and pet adorable cats. There's always a nice rotating mixture of frisky kittens and older cats, and some are napping while others are playing. There are toys in the room where the cats are so you can interact with them. I always recommend reservations but you can walk in and see if there are spots available. You get lots of time to interact with the cats and it's usually not packed so there's room to interact with multiple kitties. Please check it out--it's such a good cause!

    This is such a fun and interactive experience with cats that are looking for their forever homes…read more All of them are very well behaved. The price is also very affordable compared to other cat cafes. Reservations are recommended. I really like that the visit time is an hour instead of 30 minutes like some other places that charge double the price, which is honestly kind of crazy. I came with my daughter and it was $31 total for an hour of playing with the cats, which I think is totally worth it. They also have a cafe, which adds a nice touch to the experience.

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    Hawaii Animal Sanctuary

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    I saw an online ad for a rummage sale benefiting this place and it excited us all to go. It was a…read morevery mixed visit to say the least. The Hawaii Animal Sanctuary isn't what you'd think; it's mostly a safe zone for feral cats. The smell is immediately noticeable when you get out of the car: feline feces. The hot day we were there just made it worse the longer we stayed. The coolest part of this place is that the property owns a number of World War II era tunnels. They were used for munition and food storage before being decommissioned. Now the sanctuary uses them for large rummage sales to raise money for the property. The tunnels smell old; they're humid and a bit uncomfortable for people bothered by that type of climate. They offer $5 historic tours with a guide at noted times, so be sure to be there early if you're interested. Now for the unpleasant things. We brought our dog along and I felt unwelcome. I was so confused due to the name. Asking about the makeup of the animals they care for (as stated above) it's only cats. After we did our shopping, the dog and I waited outside. It was unbearably hot in the sun. We waited under the tarp area and were quickly met with fire ants biting our feet. Going under the trees, the smell was even worse, and immediately our feet were covered with flies. They were unrelenting. It was then we headed back in to the tunnel - I'd much rather deal with humidity than filth. In come the volunteers. I was reprimanded and rudely talked to on more than one occasion while I was minding my own business. No details are necessary, only they were "yelling" at the wrong person. It really turned me off to wanting to come back or bring others here. I'm unsure about their mission even less so when rudeness is all I experienced; outside of the stench that is.

    My wife and I decided to tour the bunker tunnels at the Hawaii Animal Sanctuary in Aikahi on a…read moreSaturday in July at 11:00. First, the parking is very limited and you might have park a block away or so in the residential neighborhood. If you park outside, be aware that there is a very long and very steep driveway that you would have to walk up to get to the bunkers. Be prepared for a long hot tour if you go during the summer like we did. Bring water to hydrate and make sure you use the restroom just before you arrive because there is no public restroom. The fee for the tour is only $5 and $3 for children. Unfortunately our 11:00 tour was very large with about 70 people attending. So, as we enter the bunker we crowd together so we can listen to the tour guide but the air gets warmer because of everyone's body heat so you start perspiring from the start. The tunnels add to the acoustics so that with a large crowd you can hear everyone talking which makes it hard to hear the narration. People started shushing others but that only made them talk softer which really didn't help because their voices still can be heard in the tunnels. They say that the 1:00 tour is the least crowded so that might be the best option if you want to go. After the first half hour we gave up. We were dripping with sweat and frustrated because we couldn't hear the narration so we cut our losses and left. What history we did manage to hear was very interesting so I may return when the weather cools. There is also a thrift shop in the bunker where everything they sell is really cheap. My wife managed to find a few items and it only cost her $5. All proceeds go the the animal shelter so your money goes to a good cause.

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