
FAQ
LOCATION
REQUESTING HELP
ADOPTION PROCESS
To meet any animal, please fill out our adoption form. Once it is completed send us a message to let us know you submitted the form and which animal(s) you are looking to visit with. Messages are preferred via facebook or instagram. If you do not have either form of social media, you may send us an email us via info@pawsofhawaii.org.
Adoption forms can take anywhere from 1-10 days to be fully processed. Once the adoption application if approved, we can schedule a meet and greet for your Ohana and our wonderful rescue animals.
If the meet and greet goes well the animal can be adopted and taken home at that time or within a couple days.
Each dog has a different personality and needs. We do our very best to line up our dogs with families where they will thrive. What we look for varies with the needs of each animal.
Each dog has a different personality and needs. We do our very best to line up our dogs with families where they will thrive. What we look for varies with the needs of each animal.
Every dog has different requirements for their own needs and personality. Our main adoption guideline is our age requirement. We only have quick approvals for applicants over 23 years of age. Those 18-22 may still adopt but they would need to first complete a successful fostering period.
Adult dogs (over one year old) have a $200 adoption fee.
Puppies (up to one year) have a $300 adoption fee.
- checked by a veterinarian
- dewormed
- vaccinated
- Spay/Neutered
- microchipped
- treated for fleas and ticks
- on heartworm prevention
- on intestinal worm prevention
- adults are checked for heartworms & ehrlichia.
We do not allow out of state adoptions at this time. But we encourage you to contact your local rescue to find a great match!
DONATION
Please visit our Donation’s page for detailed information on our most needed items!
Donations are put towards medical care and supplies for our incoming rescues. If you would like your donation to be used specifically for a certain purpose, please let us know and we are happy to follow up with you.
- Legal name of business name
- Number
AFTER ADOPTION
- register the microchip
- purchase an ID tag
- schedule a visit with your local veterinarian
To register the microchip visit found.org/start and follow the prompts.
ID tags are also know as identification tags. These can be purchased at most pet stores or online. Your contact information and the dogs name will be printed on to the tag. This ensures a lost dog can get home safely and quickly if the dog has been found.
When the dog is in the care of PAWS of Hawaii, we do keep them up to date on their medical and monthly preventatives. Some dogs may require follow up veterinary visits or boosters. If you are unsure about what additional care your dogs need, please reach out to us via facebook or text. IN addition, we always recommend scheduling a follow up whether or not your dog needs additional care. It is a great way to introduce your new family member to their veterinarian!
REQUESTING HELP
STRAY DOGS
- Check for a tag / collar
- Take a photo of the animal
- Have them scanned for a microchip at your nearest vet clinic
- File an online report with the humane society
- Post photos to local lost and found pet groups
The Hawaiian Humane Society serves as our island lost and found center. They are open admission and can accept the dog 24/7.
If the dog is sick or injured you can call us at (808) 757-9220 and we do our best to offer assistance or advice. If we are not available, it is recommended to take the dog to a veterinary clinic nearest to you.
RETURN POLICY
- your name
- number
- animals name
- 1-2 photo
- microchip number (if possible)
Simply contact us, we will take down the info of the potential new owners and arrange a meet up to transfer the animal’s info into their name.