There are 18 dog rescues and animal shelters in Hawaii with a public listing: 10 shelters and 8 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Dog rescues near cities in Hawaii
Dog rescues and shelters in Hawaii
Kauaʻi Humane Society
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society
Hawaii Island Humane Society
Hawaiian Humane Society Kosasa Family Campus at Ho’opili
Kauai Animal Education Farm (KAEF)
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary
Big Island Farm Sanctuary
Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation (HARF)
The Hawaii SPCA of Maili
KAT Charities
Hawaii Dog Foundation
Poi Dogs and Popoki
Love Those Dog Paws
Dog Fanciers of Kauai
Rainbow Wings Kauai
K9 Kokua
AlohaCatopia Ragdoll Cattery
Looking for a specific breed?
Shelters and rescues in Hawaii take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 22 dog breeders in Hawaii.
Questions
How many dog rescues are there in Hawaii?
We list 18 places to adopt a dog in Hawaii: 10 animal shelters and 8 rescue groups.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Hawaii?
Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.