The Hawaiian Humane Society is waiving all dog adoption fees this weekend as overflowing shelters push the organization to critical capacity, with some animals now being housed in temporary pop-up crates.
More than 960 animals are currently in the society’s care across shelters and foster homes, prompting what officials described as an emergency “Flash Adoption Special” aimed at easing pressure on facilities already stretched beyond sustainable limits.
The fee-waiver event runs from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, 2026, and applies to all dogs and puppies at the organization’s two main campuses.
Shelters Overwhelmed by Intake Surge
The unusually high intake has forced staff to take temporary steps to house animals, including placing some dogs in pop-up crates as overflow space. According to the organization, this is not a sustainable solution and falls short of supporting the animals’ long-term physical and emotional well-being…