Hawaii Island Humane Society

Keaau, HI

The Keaau Shelter, HIHS's original East Hawaii location, one of three shelters the organization operates island-wide (the others are the Animal Community Center in Kona and a shelter in Waimea).

Adoption fee From $20

Hours Tue, Fri, Sat 10am-3pm

Areas served Keaau and the surrounding area, Hawaii

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $20

Cats: $65; senior cats (7+): $20. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, county license, collar, first vaccinations, deworming, a starter bag of food, and flea treatment.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Hawaii Island Humane Society at (808) 966-5458 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Hawaii County at a glance

Population 205,769

Housing units 90,735

Est. households with a cat 23,777

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $65, and senior cats age 7 and up are $20. Fees include spay/neuter, microchip, county license, collar, first vaccinations, deworming, a starter bag of food, and flea treatment.

What are your hours?

The Keaau Shelter is open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

Does HIHS have other locations?

Yes, Hawaii Island Humane Society operates three shelters island-wide: this Keaau Shelter, the Animal Community Center near Kona, and a shelter in Waimea.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Hawaii Island Humane Society at (808) 966-5458 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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