Resource Directory

Find veterinarians, spay/neuter clinics, rescues, financial aid programs, and more across Hawaiʻi Island.

Emergency Veterinarians

If you are experiencing a life-threatening pet emergency, contact one of these clinics immediately. Call ahead so they can prepare for your arrival.

Quick Reference

Issue
Solution
Injured owned pet
Veterinarian
Sick owned pet, can't afford care
AAA / HIHS / A4A
Community cat colony
Pet Fix / AAO / TNR
Dangerous dog / Cruelty
Animal Control

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Action 4 Animals Hawaiʻi (A4A)

Dedicated to improving animal welfare through community support, education, pet retention assistance, and resource coordination.

Aliʻi Veterinary Hospital

Dedicated small animal hospital specializing in medicine and surgery, with a strong background in emergency and critical care.

Aloha Animal Alliance (AAA)

Focused on improving companion animal welfare through community engagement, intake diversion, access-to-care programs, and low-cost veterinary services.

Cats Only

Aloha Animal Oasis (AAO)

Donation based clinics which provide spay/neuter, vax, and microchip for cats. Located at Old Kona Airport Pavilion.

Urgent Care

Aloha Veterinary Center

A large, full-service animal hospital providing advanced medical and diagnostic care. Known for handling complex surgeries and offering limited Sunday emergency windows.

Urgent Care

Hawaiʻi County Animal Control

Handles animal control issues, dangerous dogs, cruelty complaints, and enforcement matters. After hours, call HPD non-emergency.

Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society (HIHS)

Provides animal sheltering, adoptions, owner surrender services, lost-and-found assistance, and community animal welfare resources.

Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center

Provides emergency response, rehabilitation, and medical care for injured native birds and bats throughout Hawaiʻi. They do not treat cats, dogs, or non-native wildlife.

Cats Only

Hui Pono Holoholona

Fee-free spay/neuter for cats only. Prioritizes pregnant cats and cats currently in heat. Text for appointments.

Cats Only

Jackson Galaxy

Excellent cat behavior resource. Useful for: Litterbox problems, cat introductions, aggression, anxiety, environmental enrichment.

Urgent Care

Maikaʻi Veterinary Clinic

Full-service animal hospital treating dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Highly regarded for their emergency availability and extended weekend hours.

Urgent Care

Pahoa Animal Hospital

A well-equipped neighborhood clinic servicing the Puna district with emergency triaging and general pet medicine.

Pet Hospital Hilo

General practice animal clinic supplying family pet health tracking, physical exams, and standard medical procedures.

Petfix Spay and Neuter

Donation-based clinics providing spay/neuter, vaccinating, and microchipping for cats and dogs. Requires an ear tip for all cats, no exceptions.

Urgent Care

RedRover Relief

Emergency financial assistance for pet owners. Useful for: Emergency veterinary bills, crisis situations.

Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet

Allows owners to rehome animals directly while keeping them out of shelters. Useful for: Owner surrenders, rehoming requests, intake diversion.

Urgent Care

West Hawaii Animal Urgent Care

The island's first dedicated animal urgent care facility. They provide same-day appointments for acute illnesses, equipped with in-house labs and an intensive care surgery unit.

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