Adoption Process

We will be holding dog adoptions at the Maui Mall Marketplace every Saturday from 11am to 3pm (between Longs Drug and Baskin Robins Ice Cream) – no dog meds will be available at the mall.

Adoptions are being held at the HARF Center every Saturday and Sunday from 10am 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 Tuesday through Sunday  from 11am to 3pm.  This is the only time the prevention meds will be available.

Thank you for considering to adopt your new family member from H.A.R.F.! You are giving a homeless dog a second chance when you adopt, and we’d like to help you find the right pup for your ohana.

  • Complete our online Adoption Application form

  • View our adoptable dogs online or visit us at our Adoption Events every Saturday from 11am to 3pm at the Maui Mall Village or at the HARF Center on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Adoptions during the week are by appointment only by calling (808) 876-0022.

  • Upon successful approval of your Adoption Application, pay the adoption fee, and take home your new pup!

“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”

Karen Davison

Adoption Fees

Adoption fees include all immunizations, spaying or neutering, microchipping, and any other necessary medical care, including flee, tick, and worm treatments before our veterinarian clears a dog for adoption. Adoption fees for puppies include additional post-adoption immunizations.

  • Adult Dogs: $175.00

  • Puppies: $275.00

Frequently Asked Questions

All HARF dogs need to be returned to the Center if they are not a good fit within 30 days.  We know that each animal is an individual, so not every home is right for each dog and every dog in not right for every home.  We are happy to work with you to find the right fit for everyone involved. Dogs kept past 30 days are considered “Owner Surrenders” and HARF will work hard to try and take the dog back, but only if a foster can be found to house the dog while awaiting its next adoption.

Each and every animal that comes to the Center has had a medical review and work up.  We cannot insure the health of all animals, but follow all standard practices to ensure that all animals are in a healthy condition at adoption.

The age of each dog/puppy (unless the date of birth is known) is determined based on the growth pattern and condition of the teeth.

Dogs are such flexible creatures and can easily adapt to a new name.  It typically takes a week or two to adjust to a new name with consistent use and praise.

We recommend that you feed your pet a good quality grain-free dog food.  There are many options at your local pet store and Costco (Nature’s Domain).

Yes!  We offer each adopter the option to foster-to-adopt prior to making a permanent commitment.  You can take up to a week with your potential new pet to make sure that the pet is a good fit with your family and that they get along with any other four-legged family members.

Please note:  we do not allow dogs under the age of four months to be fostered prior to adoption.  We view these young pups like babies and believe they should remain in the most familiar and stable environment possible prior to finding their forever home.

If you have any other questions, please contact us

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