Maui’s Animal Education and Community Center
Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation is a unique, private, non-profit charitable organization in Maui County that, for more than 10 years, has been committed to the philosophy of people helping animals and animals helping people. We are a no-kill rescue center that relies heavily on tax-deductible contributions from private donors to continue our life-saving mission.
Adopt a Dog
See our dogs available for adoption, and learn about adopting a dog from Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation.
Donate to H.A.R.F.
Thank you for your interest in supporting H.A.R.F. There are many ways you can help make a big difference for animals in need.
Volunteer With H.A.R.F.
There is no greater gift then your time. All are welcome and appreciated no matter your age or skill set.Weekly Adoption Events
We will not be at the Maui Mall Marketplace until further notice.
Adoptions are being held at the HARF Center every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm or during the week by appointment only. Please call us at (808) 876-0022 to make an appointment.
HARF Families who need to pick up Flea/Tick & Heartworm preventions, can come to the HARF Center located at 1715 Kahekili Hwy. Wailuku, HI 96793 on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm ONLY.
This is the only time the prevention meds will be available.
HARF Mission
To promote the compassionate treatment of animals through education, advocacy, and services.
For the animals, we provide a safety net that helps ensure all are treated with love, care, and respect.
For the community, we foster collaboration & engagement among the public to care for and protect our animals.
For the youth, we deliver humane education to students, including at-risk youth and those who have received, viewed, or been affected by trauma or domestic violence.
We recognize that problems in our community affect everyone. And we seek to find healthy and holistic solutions to address these problems.
Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation’s passionate belief is that animals help people and people help animals through trust, unconditional love, and respect – creating a legacy of caring… Read more
We love HARF and our two HARF dogs (both foster failures) and totally support the mission of this amazing foundation and the ladies behind it. Adopt, don’t shop!!!
Kristen F.The dedication you at HARF have for rescuing these animals… the fostering, healing, and finding good homes is amazing. Penny is a superstar and found me my little love, Tommy… a chihuahua rescue from the Big Island where he lived his life in a rabbit hutch! Mahalo for what you do!
Julie H., Pawrent of TommyWe got our Oscar from HARF a few years ago. He has been the best thing that ever happened to us. Great people doing great things! Thanks Dawn! 🙂 ♡
Sarah K., Pawrent of Oscar