Hawaii Island Humane Society is a dedicated non-profit organization with two shelters on the island of Hawai'i, located in Kona and Keaau. These shelters are open daily from 10am to 3pm, except on Wednesdays and Thursdays, welcoming visitors to meet adoptable animals including dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Each shelter features a retail shop where visitors can buy toys, treats, leashes, and collars, with all profits supporting the animals. The organization is known for its caring staff who genuinely love the animals and provide quality care, ensuring animals are well looked after until they find forever homes. The shelters maintain clean facilities and are mindful of their capacity, sometimes not accepting new dogs to ensure proper care. They offer various programs, such as a dog-for-a-day initiative, allowing people to spend time with shelter dogs. The organization also provides affordable services like neutering and end-of-life care, with compassionate staff handling sensitive situations with sensitivity. Many visitors appreciate the supportive environment, the love shown to the animals, and the opportunity to support a good cause through adoption or donations. Hawaii Island Humane Society inspires many to choose adoption and supports the community’s efforts to give animals happy, healthy lives.
We got our sweet ol’ boy Leo from here 💗 the staff were helpful and kind as we navigated the foster-to-adopt program.
April 2026
I love this place. My son used to volunteer here. Very kind and personable staff. But be careful, if you go here to get your animal neutered, they will attempt a rectal thermometer. 😬
February 2026
Great experience adopting our dog! Megan the adoption coordinator was very accommodating. The staff was great introducing our dogs and helped make adding Sandy (formerly Princess) to the pack so much easier. They were very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about animal behavior to ensure everyone’s safety. I highly... read full comment
