Resource Directory

Waikōloa Veterinary Service Provides trusted companion animal care and preventative wellness treatments for the Kohala Coast region.

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

CATS ONLY. Clinics in Kona. http://www.advocatshawaii.org/ Text Cindy for an appointment at (808) 327-3724

Aina Hou Animal Hospital Offers primary veterinary medicine, surgical services, and livestock solutions for the community. Learn more via the Aina Hou clinic platform.

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

Provides mobile veterinary services on the East Side of Hawaiʻi Island. Address: 7 Kukila St, Hilo, HI 96720

The gold standard for TNR education. Useful for: Community cat colonies, TNR education, colony caretaker support

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

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

Dog-focused rescue organization providing foster-based care, adoptions, transportation assistance, and rescue support throughout Hawaiʻi Island. Website: Aloha ʻĪlio Rescue Ph: 808-960-1704

We are committed to clean facilities, quality medical care, and the daily attention our dogs deserve.

Dedicated companion hospital offering pet wellness exams, routine vaccinations, and same-day appointments when available. Details can be found on the Big Island Pet Care Center website.

CATS ONLY. Clinics in Kapaau. https://www.instagram.com/catsniphi/?hl=en Email or text for an appointment catsnip007@gmail.com or 808-937-5936

One of the most respected online feline medical education resources. Useful for: Common feline illnesses, medical education, client education

A dedicated government agency operating directly under the Mayor's Office (Office of Management) to manage animal control and welfare services island-wide.

Furry Friends Farm is an East Hawaiʻi Island rescue and sanctuary organization focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, fostering, and rehoming cats and dogs. The organization provides adoption services, community education, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support, transportation assistance for spay/neuter appointments, and sanctuary care for animals in need.

DOGS AND CATS, low-cost (HILO) Smaller weekly clinics. Provides spay/neuter for cats and dogs. Microchipping and FIV/FeLV testing (cats) available for an extra fee. Low cost.

This mobile veterinary service allows you to care for your pet from the comfort of your own home. Dr. Sarah Ortega is based in Keaau and services most town on the East Side of the island. More info on https://happytailsvetservices.com.

Hawaii Island Humane Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that offers lifesaving programs and community outreach services.

Hawaii Island Humane Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that offers lifesaving programs and community outreach services.

(East and West side of the Island) - OWNED DOGS AND CATS, low-cost Humane Society provides spay and neuter services for OWNED dogs and cats. This means your pet, not a foster or community/colony cats.

Handles animal control issues, dangerous dogs, cruelty complaints, and enforcement matters. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/animal-control From 7:45am to 4:30pm: Call the ACPA Dispatch Line: (808) 327-3558, or HPD Non-Emergency Dispatch Line: (808) 935-3311 From 4:30pm to 7:45am: Call the HPD Non-Emergency Dispatch Line: (808) 935-3311

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

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.

A down-to-earth, small animal practice focusing on routine preventative wellness, basic surgeries, and affordable diagnostics for dogs and cats.

Another intake-diversion platform allowing owners to rehome pets without entering a shelter. Useful for: Rehoming, shelter diversion, temporary placement

Provides reliable community pet wellness exams, routine vaccines, and domestic animal care.

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

Operated by the Humane Society of the United States. Useful for: Volunteer management, foster program development, intake diversion, shelter operations

Evidence-based behavior and enrichment resources from Ohio State University Veterinary Medicine. Useful for: Cat stress, behavior issues, enrichment, multi-cat households

A compassionate companion animal hospital offering affordable general surgery, routine medical exams, and preventative pet care.

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

A small cat rescue and sanctuary operating in the Volcano area. Their focus is helping cats and cat caregivers in the Volcano community and surrounding areas. Because they are small, availability may vary, but they can be a valuable local networking resource.

Provides rescue assistance, adoption support, foster programs, transportation assistance, community outreach, and animal welfare services throughout North Hawaiʻi. Website: https://www.kareshawaii.org/ Ph: 808-333-6299

Serves the North Kohala community with routine checkups, dental cleanings, and domestic health certifications.

Full-service facility providing general medicine and surgical suites. They are state-certified to perform Direct Airport Releases for pets arriving at Kona International Airport. Check protocols on the Keauhou Veterinary Hospital website.

Highly trusted community clinic providing stable pet care, prescriptions, and surgery for over 30 years. Review client options on the Kilauea Veterinary Services website.

Established general animal clinic offering medical care, diagnostics, and wellness exams for local pets.

South Kona dog rescue focused on adoption, foster care, and rehoming assistance. Website: https://www.lovethosedogpaws.com/ Ph: 808-937-5252

Free foster training and educational materials. Useful for: Foster troubleshooting, bottle babies, behavioral support, foster retention

Practical trapping and colony-management resources. Useful for: Trapping, colony management, kitten season

Lost and found pet platform with local alerts and community sharing. Useful for: Lost pet reports, found pet reports, community networking

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

Free national lost-and-found pet database using photo matching technology. Useful for: Lost cats, found cats, lost dogs, reuniting pets with owners

Microchips available for $30

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

A long-established no-kill animal sanctuary in Kurtistown that provides rescue, foster care, adoptions, spay/neuter support, and lifelong sanctuary care for cats and dogs. Rainbow Friends can be a useful referral for rehoming assistance, adoption inquiries, and rescue networking.

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

A cat sanctuary on the East Side of Hawaiʻi Island that provides lifelong sanctuary care for abandoned and vulnerable cats. Unlike adoption-focused rescues, The Haven's primary mission is permanent sanctuary placement for cats that may not be adoptable.

Kitten Lady, provides educational media, training resources, and instructional workshops that help individuals and animal shelters learn how to save the lives of kittens--in a fun and engaging format.

Financial assistance for non-emergency veterinary care.

Veterinary Associates, Inc. Offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventative care. They operate both a physical clinic and a mobile unit servicing livestock, equines, and companion animals. Contact them via the Veterinary Associates website.

Veterinarian-reviewed medical articles. Useful for: client education, common medical conditions, general health information

Provides sanctuary care, foster placement, adoption services, rescue assistance, owner surrender evaluation, and community cat resources for cats on Hawaiʻi Island.