Needs From: Aloha United Way

The Hawaiian Humane Society’s foster care program helps animals in need of temporary tender, loving care.  Approximately 150 animals are in foster homes at any given time. Shelter animals in need of care may be too young, underweight, ill, injured, recovering from surgery and/or require more socialization before adoption.

For more information, email Volunteer@hawaiianhumane.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please allow about 1 week for your application to be processed.

Step 1: Watch our Hawaiian Humane 101 video Step 2: Watch our virtual Foster Care Orientation video Step 3: Submit your Foster Care Volunteer Application

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: 

Age – Foster Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Time Commitment – The foster care period may last anywhere from 2 weeks to several months, depending on the animal’s needs. Foster volunteers must foster at least one animal per year in order to stay active as a volunteer. Transportation – Foster Volunteers are responsible for transportation to and from our Mōʻiliʻili campus for pickup, mandatory checkup appointments and treatment of any medical issues that may arise during the foster period. Housing – Hawaiian Humane foster animals will need to be housed indoors in a safe and secure environment that is able to be cleaned and disinfected. Foster Volunteers are expected to follow any established housing rules and restrictions as well as abide by all state and country laws related to animals

When you join the Hawaiian Humane 'ohana, you're joining a community of volunteers and staff committed to providing love and support for the pets in our care.

Time Commitment- Volunteers must be able to make a commitment of 3 hours per week for at least 3 months.  After your first 3 months, we ask that you strive to volunteer 8 hours per month.

Age- Most volunteer roles require you to be at least 18 years old.  Limited positions are available to the youth 8-14 years of age with an adult and youth 15-17 years of age independently.

For more information and to submit an application, go to Volunteer With Us : Hawaiian Humane Society

Give back to animals in need by hosting a supplies drive! The Hawaiian Humane Society works to promote the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals.  These items are in high demand at this time.

 Kitten Items 

Kitten formula (KMR) Small litter pans 

Food (unopened, non-expired) 

Dog treats (no chicken jerky-type treats)  Rabbit and guinea pig treats  Bird treats  Dry dog/cat food for Pet Food Bank  Wet dog/cat food for Pet Food Bank Kitten formula (KMR powdered)  Puppy formula (Esbilac powdered)  Peanut butter 

Toys 

Cat toys (no strings)  Kongs (all sizes; the bigger the better)  Ping pong balls 

Supplies 

Reusable totes  9 volt batteries  Towels - Any color, Any size Clay cat litter (non-clumping)  Gallon-sized freezer bags  Hard-sided pet carriers  Command wire hooks, small  Dog beds by Kuranda  Non-retractable leashes Portable puppy playpens  Puppy pads  Replacement fabric for medium and large standard poly-resin Kuranda dog bed. (Nylon weave fabric. Color: forest green for large and sierra green for medium beds.) 

For additional information or for questions you may have, please call 356-2213 or email Giving@HawaiianHumane.org.