Hawaii Island Humane Society - Keaau Shelter

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm; Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only; closed holidays.

What it is

Shelters and rescues

Where

East Hawaii Island (Hilo, Puna, Hamakua)

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Hawaii Island Humane Society shelter serving the east side of the island, convenient for residents of Hilo, Puna and Hamakua. It has dog housing including a puppy area, cat condos, an adoption meet-and-greet room, a surgical suite for spay/neuter and Second Chance surgeries, and two dog parks.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• How to get started: Visit during open hours or call 808-966-5458.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Also from this organization

• Hawaii Island Humane Society - Animal Community Center (Kona) · Holualoa
• Hawaii Island Humane Society - End of Life Services ·
• Hawaii Island Humane Society Community Pet Pantry · Keaau
• Hawaii Island Humane Society Community Veterinary Care · Keaau
• Hawaii Island Humane Society Spay/Neuter · Hawaiʻi Island

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Sources

Hawaii Island Humane Society - Keaau Shelter official page, checked November 5, 2026.