We Go Where the Need Is
Aloha Animal Outreach has been serving Hawaiʻi's most vulnerable pets since 2021 — in encampments, on the streets, and everywhere the safety net falls short.
Why We Exist
Hawaiʻi has one of the highest per-capita rates of houselessness in the United States. For thousands of people living on the streets, their pet is their family. Their protector, their companion, their reason to keep going.
But when you're struggling to survive, a vet visit is a luxury. Flea prevention, spay/neuter surgery, even a bag of dog food. These essentials become impossible to access.
Aloha Animal Outreach was founded to close that gap. We don't judge. We show up where the need is, on the streets, in encampments, under tarps, and we bring food, medicine, and compassion.
Aloha Animal Outreach was founded in 2021 by a social worker on Oʻahu's Waiʻanae Coast. Working alongside houseless families every day, she kept meeting their dogs — animals who were loved deeply but had no access to care. So she started showing up for them too. What began as bringing food became vaccines, spay/neuter clinics, and an entire organization built on the belief that a person's circumstances should never determine their pet's fate.
Our Core Programs
Four pillars of care that keep pets healthy and families together.
Community Outreach
Every month, our volunteer teams visit encampments and shelters across Oʻahu. We distribute food, flea/tick prevention, and basic medical supplies. Over time, we build the long-term trust that leads to bigger interventions like spay/neuter surgery and rehoming.
Spay & Neuter Clinics
Overpopulation is the root of the crisis. Our free mobile spay/neuter clinics, run in partnership with local veterinarians, are the single most impactful thing we do. Every surgery prevents dozens of future animals from entering the cycle of homelessness.
Foster & Rehoming Support
When an owner can't keep their pet safe due to illness, relocation, or crisis, we provide a compassionate alternative. Our foster network gives dogs a temporary safe haven while we find them permanent, loving homes.
Advocacy for People and Pets
Houselessness is a human crisis before it is an animal crisis. AAO shows up at city council meetings, works alongside local officials, and advocates for policies that protect both people and their pets. Our founder's deep roots in social work and community organizing give us a seat at tables where most rescues are never invited. We believe the animals cannot be helped without addressing the circumstances their owners are living in — and we are willing to say that in rooms where decisions get made.
Ready to Help?
Whether you give your time or your dollars, you are giving an animal a chance.