We love Hearts for Animals Every time we visit Oahu we make sure we spend as much time with them…read moreas possible. JoAnn and Felix are very kind and take such a good care of horses, donkeys, goat, chickens, pigs and more. They are true inspiration . We even got a chance to volunteer and spend quality time with them. If you get a chance to do the same consider yourself blessed

I have spent time volunteering for Hearts For Animals for several weeks. I have a personal…read morerelationship with all the animals here. The donkeys, pigs, chickens, dog and especially the horses. JR, Libra and Samantha are siblings and very sweet. They all line up to love you. Sabrina is the blonde palomino who's mane looks like a mermaid and she is a total foodie! Max is the older one who enjoys being pet, and spoken to a lot. Chippewa is the alpha male who has taught these horses how to interact with humans in such a kind way, as his father and mother taught him before they grew old and passed. This is a non profit organization. Anyone who loves horses, and helping animals can contribute in any way. Such as feed, construction to reinforce horse stables, reused wood for building, monetary donations, debris removal, anything you can offer or think of. Or if you simply want to meet the horses for therapy or love we greatly appreciate your interest please reach out to the owner.

I saw an online ad for a rummage sale benefiting this place and it excited us all to go. It was a…read morevery mixed visit to say the least. The Hawaii Animal Sanctuary isn't what you'd think; it's mostly a safe zone for feral cats. The smell is immediately noticeable when you get out of the car: feline feces. The hot day we were there just made it worse the longer we stayed. The coolest part of this place is that the property owns a number of World War II era tunnels. They were used for munition and food storage before being decommissioned. Now the sanctuary uses them for large rummage sales to raise money for the property. The tunnels smell old; they're humid and a bit uncomfortable for people bothered by that type of climate. They offer $5 historic tours with a guide at noted times, so be sure to be there early if you're interested. Now for the unpleasant things. We brought our dog along and I felt unwelcome. I was so confused due to the name. Asking about the makeup of the animals they care for (as stated above) it's only cats. After we did our shopping, the dog and I waited outside. It was unbearably hot in the sun. We waited under the tarp area and were quickly met with fire ants biting our feet. Going under the trees, the smell was even worse, and immediately our feet were covered with flies. They were unrelenting. It was then we headed back in to the tunnel - I'd much rather deal with humidity than filth. In come the volunteers. I was reprimanded and rudely talked to on more than one occasion while I was minding my own business. No details are necessary, only they were "yelling" at the wrong person. It really turned me off to wanting to come back or bring others here. I'm unsure about their mission even less so when rudeness is all I experienced; outside of the stench that is.

My wife and I decided to tour the bunker tunnels at the Hawaii Animal Sanctuary in Aikahi on a…read moreSaturday in July at 11:00. First, the parking is very limited and you might have park a block away or so in the residential neighborhood. If you park outside, be aware that there is a very long and very steep driveway that you would have to walk up to get to the bunkers. Be prepared for a long hot tour if you go during the summer like we did. Bring water to hydrate and make sure you use the restroom just before you arrive because there is no public restroom. The fee for the tour is only $5 and $3 for children. Unfortunately our 11:00 tour was very large with about 70 people attending. So, as we enter the bunker we crowd together so we can listen to the tour guide but the air gets warmer because of everyone's body heat so you start perspiring from the start. The tunnels add to the acoustics so that with a large crowd you can hear everyone talking which makes it hard to hear the narration. People started shushing others but that only made them talk softer which really didn't help because their voices still can be heard in the tunnels. They say that the 1:00 tour is the least crowded so that might be the best option if you want to go. After the first half hour we gave up. We were dripping with sweat and frustrated because we couldn't hear the narration so we cut our losses and left. What history we did manage to hear was very interesting so I may return when the weather cools. There is also a thrift shop in the bunker where everything they sell is really cheap. My wife managed to find a few items and it only cost her $5. All proceeds go the the animal shelter so your money goes to a good cause.

Awesome place with awesome animals and people. !! Love that there's a home…read moreFor these displaced animals where they feel loved and appreciated and in a comfortable home.

Attended a birthday party here, the first one they have hosted. A lot of great things going on and…read moreeach animal with their own story. Don't want to give it all away but there are goats, pigs, ducks, chickens, geese, sheep, and cats. The animals change with each rescue they get. We were lucky enough to feed the goats, sheep, and pigs. The birthday girl brought the food so I would ask about that. They don't have plumbing so it's portapotty only. But it was really nice and clean. They have water at a sink and many hand sanitizers around. There is no animal products consumed on site so if you happen to have a party, eat offsite or offer to go bentos. They are working on expanding with a learning center but that seems to be an expense just out of reach. Consider donating while you are there or from the comfort of your own home. There is also a spa experience on site that allows you get a massage in nature. It's on the opposite side of the picnic/tent/birthday area but doesn't start until 12 and we were out of there by then. Overall, a really great experience. We learned about each animal, how they got there, and feed them. The founders really care for animals and it comes out in every volunteer there. Parking is on the side of the road but there is a good amount. The entrance is through the gate on pulama road right before the turn.

This is my honest review of OahuSPCA. Overall, I believe they are a good organization, and I…read moreappreciate that they took in my kittens when I could no longer keep them because my landlord did not allow pets. However, I do have one major concern. Last year, I surrendered my kittens to OahuSPCA and paid $150 per kitten with the understanding that they would be placed into loving, safe, and permanent homes. Earlier this year, I unexpectedly came across one of my former kittens on TikTok. I recognized him immediately and spoke with both the content creator and the current owner. I was told that she adopted him from the Hawaiian Humane Society in Ewa Beach, where he was housed alongside his three siblings. This was extremely upsetting and confusing to learn. I entrusted OahuSPCA with finding secure homes for them, so discovering that all four kittens ended up at the Hawaiian Humane Society left me feeling shocked and disappointed. I truly cared about those kittens and only wanted the best for them. Knowing they were transferred elsewhere, let alone to the Hawaiian Humane Society, after I paid surrender fees and trusted they would be placed directly into homes, has been very difficult for me to process. Don't get me wrong, I still think that OahuSPCA is good, as they are a no-kill shelter, but they need to ensure NOT to place precious cats and dogs in the hands of the Hawaiian Humane Society, because of the history and treatment of unwanted animals, and overcrowding can lead them to put down unwanted and healthy animals, sadly.

I deeply hesitate to leave anything other than positive feedback for animal welfare organizations,…read morebut our recent experience was extremely disheartening. My family has fostered over 50 dogs and cats on island, and we regularly support local SPCA pop-ups and vaccination clinics. Recently, we found a sick kitten and submitted an intake form, explicitly offering to foster him once he received medical evaluation. After driving over an hour to the facility and waiting more than two hours to be seen, we were informed that the kitten could not be accepted into the foster program and that we would have to cover the entire medical bill out of pocket. Naturally, we weren't going to leave a sick kitten without care, so we paid it. However, the complete lack of upfront communication, transparency, and appreciation for long-time foster volunteers was deeply upsetting. If the shelter needed financial support to cover care, asking directly for a donation would have been completely reasonable. Surprising dedicated volunteers with unexpected bills after hours of travel and waiting does not reflect the aloha spirit this community relies on. I hope management reviews their intake procedures and communication protocols so other foster families aren't put in this position in the future.

This review comes just short of a year after adopting the love of my life…read more I met the love of my life at Petco in Pearl City when JFF had their adoption events there every Saturday. Felt pretty lucky to take him home because their screening process is more strict than other shelters and he was a kitten just shy of 5 months old. JFF really knows about the cats they have in their care and I am so grateful for them!

I adopted 2 bonded tabbies, Luke and Leia. I recently lost Leia and I'm heartbroken. They've been…read moremy best friends the past 8 years. I originally intended to adopt 1 cat but I'm so grateful they insisted i take them both. Leia loved car rides, belly rubs and sleeping in my lap. She got excited when I danced and did yoga and she was the sweetest kitty I've met thus far. Irreplaceable. Leia had a happy life and was so loved, thank you JFF. Luke and I will carry on but we will always miss Leia.

What a wonderful place full of precious, amazing and sadly uncared for (prior to coming o the farm)…read moreliving souls. Being an animal lover (as well as a vegetarian transitioning into vegan) this farm really touched my heart. I feel very grateful that there is this one. This farm is run by a family, so for the visitors and locals, please please please donate what you can. To the owners of the farm, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR RUNNING A SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE AND GIVING A HOME TO ANIMALS WHO TRULY DESERVE IT!!!

The baby animals are so cute! They like to be fed so they get as close to you as they can which is…read morefun! I like that they have food to feed them (a hand full for requested donation) or else you'd only be looking at animals from a far which is not as fun. It's feed at your own risk (because they supposedly all bite) but I would say it's pretty safe for kids because you're feeding them through a fence. Just watch that they dont stick their arms all the way in, just in case. I would recommend this to all ages and would definitely come back again!

I've never been to this humane society and the staff was super friendly. You scan a QR code,…read morequickly fill it out, and the. You can view all the pets on their website. We were able to walk some of the pups, which was nice as I'm sure they wanting to get out of their cages for a little bit. For the most part it was clean and the little walking area was nice and clean as well. If we plan to move forward with getting a dog, I would 100% come back here.

First time we visited the Ewa Campus of the Hawaiian Humane Society. We were donating our Doggie…read morecarrier and Cage. Very nice facility. We wanted to adopt all the animals but we already have one. They provide a shelter for pets waiting for their "Forever Homes". Much needed on the West Side. Thank you Hawaiian Humane Society for all that you do for our community. Much appreciated

We boarded our pet lovebird here for 20 days while we were on vacation. Previously we had house…read moresitters come to take care of him in our home while we were away. Each time we came back from vacation in the past, he was depressed and would hide for 1-2 weeks. When we picked up our baby from Deirdre - he was so cheerful and happy! He had been housed with a cockatiel for company the entire time. He wasn't sad or depressed at all - there was no adjustment period. He seemed eager to tell us all about his new friend and all his good experiences. It was obvious they took excellent care of him and made him feel taken care of and safe. They sent us photo updates on him periodically. We will most definitely be bringing him back to pampered pets each time we go on vacation from now on!

Last December I had my two feline fur babies, Joji & Tabioca stay with Julie for about a week. Joji…read morewas a little over a year old and Tabioca was still under a year old. We recently found Tabioca in our garage in August, got all of her vaccines, shots, and tests all cleared before boarding her. I was a little worried because Tabioca has never interacted with other cats outside of her social circle in our house, but she didn't really well! She was able to get all the socialization as a kitten from her stay here. Julie was amazing! She had clear communication of what was needed and what was expected prior to boarding my two cats. She required documentation of all recent shots, flea medication, and any other medical history, which is something that I appreciated a lot. My cats and other cats safety is our number one priority. She was also very welcoming when we dropped my cats off. She showed us around the cat house, I felt very safe and secure knowing how much love and care was put into the area. There were so many different cat trees, cat beds, toys, and individual areas if some cats preferred to be alone. She was very thoughtful and explained the introduction process with our cats and the other cats. She explained that the first day our cats will be in their own space with a safe divider just so all the cats can familiarize themselves with each other. Then she goes off based on the interaction. If they react well then they open up the space for interaction. It it wasn't so well, then they can remain safely and comfortably in their own space! All the other cats staying with her were so sweet and you can tell that Julie showered all of them with love and really took care of them. Julie also kept us updated with pictures and videos of how our cats were doing and it really kept our piece of mind especially because we were out of the country. We live in Waianae so the drive was pretty far, but so totally worth it! I would recommend Julie in a heartbeat! I was referred to Julie from my coworker who also had a very pleasant experience with her.