9th Life Hawaii (Makawao)
Makawao, HI · No-kill pledge
As difficult as the recession has been for many of us, we are pleased to announce our accomplishments of the past 14 months. And we owe it to our supporters,…
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No-kill shelters in Hawaii
35 shelters and rescues in 23 cities. Hours and intake rules change: call before you visit, especially to surrender a pet.
Action 4 Animals Hawaii
Volcano, HI
Since 2022, we’ve helped nearly 2,000 animals find safety, medical care, foster homes, and loving families. From bottle-fed kittens to at-risk shelter dogs,…
Aloha Animal Oasis
HI
Our mission is to reduce the number of free-roaming cats on Hawaii island in a humane way through spay/neuter clinics, TNR programs, and providing refuge by…
Aloha Ilio Rescue (Keaau)
Keaau, HI
Our goal is to reduce the rates of euthanasia and overpopulation of sad, neglected, and homeless dogs on the Big Island. We focus our efforts on making a…
CatFriends (Honolulu)
Honolulu, HI
CatFriends (CF) is a 501c3 (non-profit) all volunteer organization that is Oahu's source of information and education for abandoned and feral cat issues. CF is…
East Maui Animal Refuge
Haiku, HI
25 Malu Aina Place Haiku, Hawaii 96708 EMAR began in 1977 as a unique therapy program for Suzie Schwab, who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her…
Feline Foundation of Maui (Puunene)
Puunene, HI
The Feline Foundation of Maui helps communities on Maui stabilize and reduce stray and feral cat populations using TNR (trap, neuter, return). This humane…
Fur-Angel Foundation
Kapolei, HI
Fur-Angel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The foundation was established in October 2014 by a small group of…
H.A.R.F - Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation (Wailuku)
Wailuku, HI
Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation (H.A.R.F.) are committed to our work of promoting the benefits of spaying and neutering, education the community about the…
Hawaii Animal Kuleana Alliance
Keaau, HI
Hawai’i Animal Kuleana Alliance is the premier disaster and emergency rescue organization of Hawaiʻi Island. Our origin as a grassroots group that evolved into…
Hawaii Animal Sanctuary
Honolulu, HI
The Hawaii Animal Sanctuary is a no kill shelter in Hawaii that rescues animals and then tries to finds homes for their animals. There is no website and it is…
Hawaii Cat Foundation
Honolulu, HI
PO Box 10696 Honolulu, HI Hawaii Cat Foundation (HCF) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, formed in 1993 and is dedicated to the welfare of…
Hawaii Dog Foundation
Honolulu, HI
PO Box 30171 Honolulu, HI 96820 We are a group of Dog Lovers with a common goal: No More Homeless Dogs in Hawaii! Our ONLY goal is to assure that EVERY Dog in…
Hui Pono Holoholona
Mt. View, HI
PAWS-Pono Animal Way Sanctuary for unadoptable special needs cats, needing a for ever home. 20 acres of possibilities. Two acres fenced with safe cat…
Joey's Feline Friends (Kaneohe)
Kaneohe, HI
Joey's is a non-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to the care of homeless, abused and physically challenged animals. Joey's was founded in 1997 by Tedra…
K9 Kokua (Waianae)
Waianae, HI
Simply put, we are a band of volunteers who care about dogs. It all started with Opu, the very first houseless dog that we came across in 2003. Since then, the…
Kaaawa K9 Rescue
Kaaawa, HI
"Our mission is to rescue rehabilitate and rehome the abandon abused neglected and aggressive dogs of the Hawaiian Islands" We are "People…
KARES - Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service (Kamuela)
Kamuela, HI
We are a non-profit organization operating with a progressive NO KILL philosophy. We believe euthanasia of companion animals should not be used as population…
KAT Charities Animal Rescue
HI
KAT Charities Animal Rescue seeks to stabilize the community cat population on Oahu through TNR [Trap, Neuter, Return], prevent euthanasia of healthy animals,…
Kauai Community Cat Project
Kekaha, HI
Kauai Community Cat Project (KCCP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, established in 2008 as Kauai Ferals DBA Kauai Community Cat Project (KCCP), and…
Kauai SPCA - Kauai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Kilauea, HI
The Kauai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Kauai SPCA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded by concerned Kauai animal welfare advocates,…
KAWS - Kauai Animal Welfare Society
Kapa`a, HI · No-kill pledge
What We do Kaua`i Animal Welfare Society (KAWS) is an all-volunteer dog and cat rescue and sanctuary on Kaua`i. We are a small group of volunteers who saw a…
Lanai Cat Sanctuary
Lanai City, HI · No-kill pledge
Saving Cats, Protecting Birds It all began with sterilizing Lanai’s street cats in 2004. That effort was followed by sheltering them in a horse corral in the…
Last Resort Dog Rescue (Kihei)
Kihei, HI
We started rescuing animals in the 1950's and have had shelters and done fostering in New York, California, Canada and Hawaii. Mary Sternberg who started this…
Leilani Farm Sanctuary (Haiku)
Haiku, HI
Home to goats, rabbits, donkeys, cats, peahens, pigs, ducks, deer and chickens, Leilani Farm Sanctuary is located on a lush 8-acre farm in Haiku, Maui. It is…
Love A Cat Charity (Honolulu)
Honolulu, HI
Love A Cat Charity adds quality to the lives of unwanted cats by caring for feral and abandoned felines, spaying or neutering them, and when appropriate,…
Maui Pit Bull Rescue (Haiku)
Haiku, HI
We are the only no-kill pitbull rescue shelter in the state of Hawaii, located on Maui. Our main focus is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome unwanted, abused…
Oahu SPCA
Wahiawa, HI · No-kill pledge
Address: 823 Olive Ave Wahiawa, HI Postal Address: PO box 861673 Wahiawa HI 96786 Call Us: 808-754-1519 Facebook: www.facebook.com/SPCA.Oahu Instagram:…
Paws For Life Rescue
HI
Our mission is to help improve the lives of animals through rescue and education programs. Our volunteers are experienced animal advocates and most are…
Poi Dogs and Popoki (Kapolei)
Kapolei, HI
POI DOGS & POPOKI (PDP) is not a traditional "rescue" organization. Many of us have worked in or volunteered with the Hawaiian Humane Society,…
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary (Kurtistown) Hawaii
Kurtistown, HI · No-kill pledge
We are a "no-kill" animal sanctuary located on the Island of Hawai'i. Our mission is to help, heal, and find good homes for abused, neglected, or otherwise…
Save Maui Cats, Inc.
Lahaina, HI
We help the starving and neglected cats of Maui by getting them fixed and keeping them fed. Save Maui Cats is a volunteer based, non-profit rescue, dedicated…
The Haven Cat Sanctuary
Mountain View, HI
We provide permanent, lifelong sanctuary for cats who have been abandoned, neglected, abused, discarded, or left with nowhere safe to go. Not a temporary stop.…
The Hawaii SPCA (Waianae)
Waianae, HI
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN A BUILDING PHASE Our Mission is to reduce the number of healthy animals euthanized in Hawaii by implementing successful adoption programs…
Volcano Cat Sanctuary
Pahoa, HI
A 501c3 nonprofit cat rescue committed to the well-being of all animals on Hawaii Island. We rescue abandoned, injured, and homeless cats across Hawaii Island…
Pets being rehomed in Hawaii
Owners looking for the right home, often with no shelter involved.
Featured Ro
Sweet cat, was found outside malnourished and underweight. She’s flighty but very sweet, velcro cat. Loves to…
Iris
Iris is truly one of the sweetest souls you'll ever meet. She has a beautiful personality, a heart full of…
Crunchee
He is sweet. Praceful. cuddely. affectionate. can give kisses and hugs if you love him
Unknown
I found her around the library, scared and alone. She is shy, but friendly.
Frenzy
We are looking to rehome our fluffy orange feline. Very sweet personality, has only been an indoor cat. She…
Luna
Luna was a rescue. She is loyal, loving, and protective. She takes time to adjust to new people, but once she…
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