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Cats in Hawai‘i

Cats in Hawai‘i

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Created by Aaron Landry • Updated On: February 26, 2015

Hawai‘i has a feline overpopulation issue due to the year-round good weather, lack of predators and abandonment from the transient population. Here's where you can find cats, as well as adopt one.

Hawaiian Humane Society is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

1. Hawaiian Humane Society

2700 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI
Animal Shelter · Mccully - Moiliili · 16 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Landry: Visit the cat house and pet a cat.

Ala Moana Beach Park is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

2. Ala Moana Beach Park

8.9
1201 Ala Moana Blvd (at Ala Moana Park Dr), Honolulu, HI
Park · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 98 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Landry: Visit the cats on the makai side of Lester McCoy Pavilion.

Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

3. Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park

7.6
Kaka‘ako Park, Honolulu, HI
Park · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 15 tips and reviews
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

4. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

62-100 Kauna’oa Drive, Kohala Coast, HI
Hotel · 36 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Landry: Take time to visit the cats here.

5. Lili‘uokalani Park And Gardens

8.4
Lihiwai St (Banyan Dr), Hilo, HI
Park · 27 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Landry: Find a cat in the park! Read more.

ʻĪao Valley State Park is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

6. ʻĪao Valley State Park

8.7
End of ʻĪao Valley Rd (Hwy 32), Waihee-Waikapu, HI
State or Provincial Park · 36 tips and reviews
Kauai Humane Society is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

7. Kauai Humane Society

7.3
3825 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI
Animal Shelter · 4 tips and reviews
Maui Humane Society is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

8. Maui Humane Society

7.1
1350 Mehameha Loop, Pu‘unēnē, HI
Structure · 1 tip

9. Kualoa Regional Park

8.7
49-479 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāne‘ohe, HI
State or Provincial Park · 22 tips and reviews

Yvonne N.Yvonne Ng: Feral cats come out to play when the sun goes down!

10. Matsumoto Shave Ice

8.2
66-087 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale‘iwa, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · North Shore · 183 tips and reviews

Toshi A.Toshi Aizawa: If you like cats, go there late afternoon or evening. Tens of cats are there for dinner at the back of the store.

11. Coconut Hut

Hanalei, HI
Home (private) · 1 tip

Ed H.Ed Hunsinger: Feed the stray cats when they stop by at night! Food is under the sink.

Pizzetta is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

12. Pizzetta

7.3
5408 Koloa Rd, Kōloa, HI
Italian Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Shark's Cove Grill is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

13. Shark's Cove Grill

8.1
59-712 Kamehameha Hwy (Pupukea Rd.), Hale‘iwa, HI
Food Truck · North Shore · 34 tips and reviews

14. Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge

5.8
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr (Queen Kaahumanu Hwy), Waikoloa, HI
Hawaiian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Nan P.Nan Palmero: Look for the tabby cat. He's especially friendly when you have food.

15. Hawaii Island Humane Society Kona Shelter

74-5225 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI
Animal Shelter · 3 tips and reviews

Greg D.Greg Dare: Give a great cat or dog a home!

He‘eia State Park is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

16. He‘eia State Park

7.6
46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāne‘ohe, HI
State or Provincial Park · 5 tips and reviews
Honu‘ea International Hostel Kaua‘i is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

17. Honu‘ea International Hostel Kaua‘i

4534 Lehua St (Niu St), Kapa‘a, HI
Hostel · 2 tips and reviews

Aaron L.Aaron Landry: Visit Lani the cat. She has her own "lounge."

The Beet Box Cafe is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

18. The Beet Box Cafe

8.9
66-443 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale‘iwa, HI
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · North Shore · 30 tips and reviews

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: Get the coffee berry iced tea and look for the cute kitty!

Lanai Animal Rescue Center is one of Cats in Hawai‘i.

19. Lanai Animal Rescue Center

Lanai, HI
Animal Shelter · No tips or reviews