Two locations on Hawaiʻi Island
Established in 1965, Hawaii Island Humane Society works on Hawaiʻi Island through adoption, fostering and community animal services. Its Animal Community Center in Kona is in the Honalo area at 78-6767 Mamalahoa Highway, using a Holualoa postal address. The separate Keaau Shelter is at 16-873 Keaau Pahoa Road. Both offer the Field Trips for Shelter Dogs programme.
The team matches a dog to the outing
Field trips are booked by appointment, with participants choosing the correct pickup location. Staff select an eligible dog and provide a safety briefing before departure. Programme dogs are at least six months old, healthy, behaviour-assessed, sterilised and microchipped. A participation donation supports the organisation; current amounts differ for Hawaiʻi residents and visitors, so check the booking information.
A prepared backpack supports the day
The shelter supplies a day-trip backpack with water for the dog, a towel, toys and treats, plus suggested dog-friendly destinations. The dog leaves wearing a collar, harness, leash and identification tag. Participants collect the animal at the agreed time and return it by the programme deadline. Confirm those arrangements with the team when planning the day.
The outing has clear participation limits
Adults must be at least eighteen; children aged eight and over can join with an adult. Dogs travel in an enclosed vehicle, and only one shelter dog goes out per scheduled trip and vehicle. Resident pets cannot accompany the outing, and participants should not bring the shelter dog to a home containing pets. These rules keep the activity focused on the selected dog.
An enjoyable trip is separate from adoption approval
A field trip offers companionship and a break from shelter routines, and may help a dog meet potential adopters. It does not replace a scheduled meeting with an adoption counsellor or guarantee placement. Anyone interested in adopting should follow the separate adoption process. Regular local participants can also ask about Loyal Field Trippers, while longer foster arrangements have their own application route. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Hawaii Island Humane Society?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Hawaii Island Humane Society?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Hawaii Island Humane Society, the location Honalo - Hawaii - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.