Off-Island Adoptions

The easiest and most cost-effective way to adopt and travel with your new pet is by adding them to your airline reservation as a passenger. You’ll book this directly with the airline, and our team will help prepare your pet for safe travel. If you’re not currently on island, we can also help coordinate a flight to bring your new pet to you.

Please plan ahead as much as possible so there is time for us to get your pet’s health items completed and paperwork prepared. Ideally, working with our team 3-5 days in advance would allow us to get your pet ready to fly (though we will always try our best to accommodate last-minute requests!). This includes:

• • A health certificate (required for all animals leaving Hawaiʻi and is valid for up to 10 days before the flight, including the date of the exam and date of the flight
  • Core vaccinations
  • Rabies vaccine (for animals 3 months and older)

Before contacting our Adoptions Team, please be ready to answer:

• • What airline are you flying with?
  • What is your flight number?
  • What date is your return flight?
  • Have you contacted your airline to confirm if a pet can be added to your booking?

Most airlines allow pets for an additional fee. This must be arranged directly by the passenger.

Once the flight is confirmed and we know the animal can travel with you, we’ll schedule the necessary appointments and finalize paperwork.

Our team is here to guide you through each step. For more information or to begin your off-island adoption, please contact our Adoptions Team at [email protected].

Mahalo for giving a Maui pet a loving home beyond the island.