Oʻahu Cat Community Resources
A curated collection of local rescue organizations, support groups, veterinary resources, and educational guides for cat owners, community cat caregivers, and anyone who wants to help.
Other Rescue Organizations on Oʻahu
Lucky Paws works alongside a network of dedicated rescue organizations across Hawaiʻi. Click any name to visit their page.
Oahu Animal Welfare Alliance (OAWA)
Oahu-based animal welfare coalition supporting local rescues, community cats, and access to spay/neuter and other vital services.
Aloha Kitty TNR
Oahu cat rescue specializing in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), helping manage and care for community cat colonies through humane trapping, sterilization, and support.
Popoki Place Oahu Cat Sanctuary
501(c)(3) sanctuary on Oahu providing lifelong care and safe haven for unadoptable or at-risk cats, along with education and outreach to help local felines.
Facebook Cat Groups
Active online communities where Oʻahu residents share resources, post lost/found animals, and support one another.
How to TNR Community Cats
Lucky Paws is not a veterinary clinic, but we will lend traps and teach you how to safely trap community cats for spay/neuter and release.
- Make an appointment at a spay/neuter clinic or vet.
- Contact Lucky Paws to learn how to safely trap the animals in your area.
- Borrow a trap from us, based on availability.
- Trap the cats and transport them to their appointment.
- Hold them 24 hours post-surgery in a calm space, then release at the original location.
Aloha Kitty TNR
TNR education and support on Oʻahu.
Hawaiian Humane Society
Ginny Tiu Community Spay/Neuter Center — City & County Feline Fix program.
Local Vet Practices
These practices serve Oʻahu’s cat community and are familiar to many rescue volunteers.
Found Kittens? Read This First.
⚠️ Do Not Immediately Remove Kittens
If you find kittens outdoors, leave them alone and observe from a distance. The mother is most likely nearby and will return. Separating kittens from their mother — especially under 8 weeks old — dramatically reduces their chance of survival.
Do not take kittens to a shelter. Most shelters are not equipped to care for neonates, and the kittens will likely not survive.
Kitten Lady (Hannah Shaw)
The most comprehensive resource for neonatal kitten care, bottle feeding, and TNR.
Grants and Funding for Vet Care
If you’re facing unexpected veterinary costs, these organizations may be able to help. We recommend reaching out to several at once.
FACE Foundation
“To create a world where no family pet dies due to financial hardship.”
CareCredit
Healthcare financing for vet bills, payable over time.
Red Rover Relief
Emergency grants for pet owners facing financial hardship.
Brown Dog Foundation
Financial support for families facing life-saving vet treatment decisions.
The Mosby Foundation
Assists the care of elderly, disabled, and neglected animals.
Oscar’s Cause
Grants for pet medical care with a simple application process.
The Handicapped Pets Foundation
Donates or reconditions wheelchairs and equipment for pets-in-need.
Help-A-Pet
Financial assistance for vet expenses based on demonstrated need.
Friends & Vets Helping Pets
Grants for owners who need a minor subsidy to afford vet care.
The Pet Fund
Financial assistance for pets needing advanced or specialized care.
Magic Bullet Fund
Financial assistance for cats and dogs with cancer.
For the Love of Alex
Emergency funding for low-income families facing urgent, lifesaving pet care.