Off-Island Adoptions

Whether you’ve fallen in love with your Beach Buddy or spotted the perfect match on our website, Maui Humane Society makes it possible to adopt and take your new furry friend home — no matter where that is!

If you’re visiting Maui and don’t want your connection with an animal here to end, you don’t have to say goodbye. We specialize in off-island adoptions, helping animals find loving homes outside of Maui.

Health Certificate Process

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)

What We Need From You

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.

Ready to Start the Process?

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.

Costs for MHS Services

Rabies Vaccine $30
Health Certificate $45
Optional Booking Support $100
Airport Transportation $50
Air Kennel Varies
Boarding Varies

TIP: Be sure to check with your airline for their required check-in time for traveling pets. This is usually 3-4 hours before departure, whether your pet is flying in-cabin or as cargo.