Stopped by to see the animals. I give rainbow friends a lot of credit for helping so many pets…read more I don't understand how people who have rude comments talk bad and yet don't donate to help? They're doing the best they can. Be helpful instead of judgmental. Thank you.

If you are looking for a place to adopt a dog, give these guys a visit. This is a place that needs…read moredonations and support from the community. This is what you call people who are trying to find homes for their fur babies. Instead of going to Hawaii Humabe Society, give these guys a call. They gave great big dogs that need to find great homes. If you need a place to volunteer your time here If you would like to donate to a great adoption shelter, these guys could really use the donations more than others' adoptions shelters I've visited in hilo. Tell them Dee and Moke RKT referred you, hahahaha!!! Don't be discouraged......the people here are very nice, and they really try to match you with a dog that matches your vibes!!! Cammile, Vivian, and the owner really made us feel welcome! We got to meet akana , and my husband named him ehu and will be fostering him for a couple of weeks and hope to adopt. We hope he gets along with our other fur babies to speed and smooth the process !

I adopted a male dog that was the best ever. He was 2 and I had him for 14 years. His name was…read moreCarson.

Let's just say 11 years ago we adopted 2 dogs from here, and we provided a great home and love in…read moreoahu. We just moved to hilo on Jan 4th and before we came here I put in multiple applications for 2 different puppies, on Friday I called this place to confirm that they still had puppies because we wanted to adopt one or two. Not ONCE did the lady on the phone advise that we weren't allowed to purchase 2 puppies at a time, nor did she mentioned before even brining a pet home the application has to be confirmed on their site (which I completed a couple weeks before we moved), plus it will take like 3 days before even bringing the puppy home. That aside, we walked in with our 2 boys excited to bring a puppy home, and when we went to the counter the lady out right said we won't be able to take a puppy today due the one million reasons that she mentioned which made no sense and made it seem like I had no Idea what liter syndrome meant. My sons were bent outta shape because of those words. FYI, next time, talk to me and not to everyone else in the room behind me. We purchased dogs from humane society countless years and to have to be turned down because we are not a right fit family for puppies is like a slap in the face especially when we bought our 2 puppies from this place at the same time. I feel this decision was more based on a personal choice on my response to the first lady I spoke to, instead of hearing what questions I had she kept telling me that we couldn't have two puppies due to litter syndrome. We understand littermate syndrome, but when you take correcrive actions and extensive training with your dogs, that won't happen as we do our own. Do we all really know their personalities? No, but as the owners, it's our due diligence to teach them right from wrong. Studies are saying "littermate syndrome" is not even a real thing. We label problems with two young dogs as "having Littermate Syndrome," because we absolve ourselves from the responsibility to fix problems that humans created and can't resolve. See, the problem isn't the dogs. The problem is peoples ability to address their individual needs. It's easier to label a syndrome than to just give more TLC and understand stand them. On that note, you sent me this email the day after saying I'm not a fit? So much for waiting 3 days and calling to see if we are a fit when we meet with the counselor. That is ok! I went to Rainbow friends animal sanctuary and we rehomed a dog, and someone just so happily allowed us to rehome their 2 puppies that were left at their front door This place is such a disappointment. Going forward, I will not recommend this place to anyone anymore. Even though my 2 other dogs came from here, and we love them dearly. This place will be the last on my list now, not #1 it took less then 24hrs for them to tell my family we are not a fit before even giving us the chance. The slogan should not be providing them a good home. The lady after us asked for 2 kittens, and you were gladly open to having her adopt them after she just mentioned her current cats' lack of health for many reasons that did not match up! Go figure! The care you give for cats is not the same as dogs? Why is that? Should we not give the animals all the same care, love, and treatment? Seems like it's a preference here and bad choices! I'm done venting, but if you are looking for dogs and puppies there are many other adoption places to go that will give you better service then this place its sad that I recommended this place to a bunch of families and they actually said they were turned down too and got their dogs else where. Please feel free to share your family requirements and what makes the best families for these animals? All these people are opening their homes, and you're denying it, but crying that you have no shelter space.......this could be one of the biggest reasons. Look where you lack the experience, which is assumptions and judgment!

We had a fantastic day at the Sanctuary thanks to our tour guide Rae. They are doing amazing work,…read moreand we were so fortunate to get to meet some new animal friends. Can't recommend this enough and we will be back next time we visit Hawaii!

What a beautiful home for so many rescued animals! The sanctuary provides tours on their stunning…read moreproperty to learn about the animals they have rescued, some of whom have special needs. It is a home that is clearly built on love. Highly recommend for those who truly love animals and would love an opportunity to make some new animal friends.

So grateful for Dr. Mina and his staff for the care they gave to our dog who was sick and not…read moreeating. Dr. Mina came in the office on his only day off to treat him. Our dog was able to come home the same day and is on his way to recovery thanks to this great clinic!

#1 Veterinary code of ethics is to do what you can to keep the animal comfortable and less…read morestressed. This means allowing pets owner to be with and comfort a dying animal especially. I was denied that and my best friend and companion suffered over 5 hours in back without my loving attention. When I was allowed back. I was told "she was waiting for you..." then she died a horrible not peaceful by any means death as she struggled with every breath and her tongue flopped out in my hand before she was euthanized. Zero compassion from this doctor. ZERO.

This is such a beautiful place!! I absolutely love that they upgraded from the old shelter to this…read morenew and improved spacious land. The dogs look so much happier and they get more room to play. It's so cute looking at the bunnies inside too! When you get here, make sure you sign in and read the house rules. Adopt don't shop!

If you all haven't seen the new Humane Society campus, it's so impressive…read more Humane Society is my hero! With less income than I used to have, and wanting to spay my female dog, to ensure no more puppies, I wanted to do the responsible thing. My Vet wanted around $500, which I just couldn't afford. Humane Society to the rescue! For a $50 donation, I could get our fur baby, Phoebe, spayed. I was able to donate more than $50, but was so grateful for the fabulous, caring, professional services. Spay coordinators Rhanie and Aimee, took care of all the details, and were so professional, responsive, warm and caring. They tenderly cradled our shaking dog, before and after surgery. All the staff and volunteers were truly fabulous. And the Humane Society campus is so beautiful...from the dog parks to the Welcome and Education Center. It was exciting to see the hospital, under construction, too. Our Humane Society provides so many great services, and I am proud to be a supporter! Phoebe is now resting comfortably. I found this belly protector on Amazon, so she doesnt need to wear an uncomfortable cone collar, to keep her from licking her incision. Our last fur baby, Bodhi, will get neutered when he is 8 or 9 months old, after hormones allow for bone development. :)

The facility is incredible and the volunteers so kind and gentle with the animals. I know that my…read morelittle kittens will be well cared for until adoption and they will go to good loving homes because of the extensive screening that will be done on the potential new owners. Thank you HIHS.

This facility is amazing! They take such wonderful care of the animals. The volunteers there are so…read morehelpful and kind.

BEST Vet on the island but I don't want to give her 5 stars cuz I don't want her to have more…read moreclients. She's FULLY BOOKED and doesn't need new people. Especially new ones 'jes off da boat' who are demanding and pushy with their residual mainland entitle habits. I'd give her 10 Stars if yelp was a thing, but it's a joke itself and I'd give it no stars for being so outdated.

Love love love this Vet and her staff. They truly care about the animals and show love,kindness and…read morecompassion to all of them. They are not in it for the money like others. Their prices are more than reasonable and they will help you best they can over the phone. I only with they had more diagnostic equipment and after hours emergency care but for general care this team is the best.

This wildlife rehabilitation center (focused on native birds especially) is a little gem in the…read moreNorth Kohala area. If you're in Hawi or Kapa'au, make this little detour to spend a short time at the well-designed (and free) outdoor exhibits about the native birds, then go into the gift shop and find something lovely that also supports the mission of this wonderful non-profit organization! We enjoyed our brief visit very much.

This probably shouldn't be called a wildlife center. We were expecting to see wildlife but instead…read morewe seen pictures. It's more like a wildlife sanctuary or wildlife veterinary clinic with a gift shop and a small information area.