The Hawaiian Humane Society’s Pet Kōkua program is a vital service in the prevention of owner surrender, animal cruelty, neglect and pet overpopulation. The mission of the Pet Kōkua program is to keep pets and their people together and improve the quality of life for all animals by providing assistance to those who are in need.

The Pet Kōkua program consists of outreach and education. The education team strives to teach the community about compassion to all animals and responsible pet ownership. The outreach is working to become an intervention resource for animals that are at risk of surrender and to improve the quality of life for animals on O’ahu. Email Outreach@HawaiianHumane.org for more information on any of these services.

If you are a social services agency and would like more information about the Pet Kōkua program or would like to host a Pet Kōkua event, please call 808-356-2225 or email Outreach@HawaiianHumane.org.

Pet Food Bank

Our Pet Food Bank provides temporary assistance to those needing food for their animals and runs via generous donations from the community. Pet food is distributed when donations are available and are not intended as the sole means of care.

Pet Food Bank is now offered at Hawaiian Humane’s two campuses for your convenience and ease of access – at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus’ Ginny Tiu Community Spay/Neuter Center every Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and at our Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili’s Ginny Tiu Pet Kōkua Resource Center every Sunday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Specific brands and types of food cannot be guaranteed.

Community Wellness Clinics

The Pet Kōkua by Hawaiian Humane team hosts regular community wellness clinics – usually monthly – in collaboration with Hawaiian Humane’s Veterinary Services team, volunteers, community partners, private veterinary clinics and the Windward Community College Veterinary Technology program. These clinics are made possible with the generous support of the PetSmart Charities Incubator Grant, which aims to break down barriers to access to affordable veterinary care to the communities that need it most. 

Each wellness clinic offers free core vaccinations (DHPP/DHLPP and bordetella for dogs and FVCRP for cats), microchipping, nail trimming, flea/tick preventatives, pet food and supplies and custom engraved pet ID tags. Pet grooming services, heartworm testing and heartworm preventatives are offered, when available. To request information about upcoming wellness clinics, email the Pet Kōkua by Hawaiian Humane team by tapping the button below.

Pet Microchipping

On July 1, 2020, microchip identification became mandatory for cats and dogs over the age of four months. Hawaiian Humane is offering low or waived-fee microchipping for pet owners on government assistance or are experiencing homelessness. Microchips will be available during special events or by appointment.

Spay/Neuter

The Pet Kōkua Program offers resources for reduced or waived-fee sterilization services for those on government assistance or are experiencing homelessness through our Ginny Tiu Community Spay/Neuter Center.

Educational Opportunities

The Education team offers presentations to adults and students about responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay/neuter, animal welfare, Petiquette and more.