Mission

The Hawaiian Humane Society was founded in 1883. Our mission - promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals - is a joyful one full of challenges and opportunities. Throughout its history, the Society has focused on supporting both the people and the animals of our community; educating children and adults, helping to keep pets with their human families, reducing pet overpopulation through spay/neuter and working to find solutions to the challenges of a diverse society. With an open-door policy that welcomes all animals, the Hawaiian Humane Society operates 365 days a year. Centered in the heart of Honolulu, Hawaiian Humane is an animal shelter, a rescue operation, the official pet lost and found for Oahu, a pet adoption agency, an educational and advocacy organization and a pet care resource center.