Adopting a Pet at Kauai Humane - Kaua’i Humane Society

Interested in Adopting?

Read about our Adoption Process

Step 1: Browse Available Pets

We’re thrilled you’re interested in adopting from the Kaua’i Humane Society! Start by browsing our website for adoptable cats here and dogs here.

Available Cats

Available Dogs

Step 2: Do A Meet & Greet

Meet & Greets are like your first date with a shelter pet! You can schedule one online if you’ve got your heart set on a specific animal or two or simply walk into the shelter during adoption hours from 12 pm – 4:30 pm (except Thursdays).

Interested in adopting off-island? Visit our Off Island Adoptions page to schedule a Virtual Meet & Greet.

Visit Off-Island Adoption Page Here

Step 3: Day of Your Meet & Greet

When you arrive, let our front desk staff know you’re here for your Meet & Greet. Our team will help you find the right match! If it’s a fit, you can adopt and take your pet home that day (unless spay/neuter is needed). For online appointments, check your 24-hour reminder email for details. See you soon!

Schedule Cat Meet & Greet

Schedule Dog Meet & Greet

We accept walk-in Meet & Greets daily from 12pm – 4:30 pm, but we highly recommend booking your appointment online for a smoother experience.

View Adoptable Animals

Dogs

Cats

Getting Here

Walk-in Meet & Greets are welcome daily during adoption hours from 12 PM – 4:30 PM. Appointments are not required and only recommended if you have a particular pet in mind, so we can ensure they’re available when you visit.

All potential adopters must be escorted through the kennels by a KHS Animal Care Technician for everyone’s safety and to help with matchmaking and sharing info about each pet.

OUR LOCATION

The Kaua’i Humane Society is located just west of Puhi:

Street Address: 3-825 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766

ADOPTION HOURS

Daily: 12 pm - 4:30 p.m.

Adoption Fees

Juveniles and Adults: $50

Seniors (7+): $25

Puppies and Kittens (under 6 months): $100

Long-Stays: local adoption fees waived for animals over 100 days in KHS care

KHS regularly runs adoption events offering reduced adoption fees. Please check our social media pages for updates or contact customerservice@kauaihumane.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you require adopters to bring their current pets to the shelter before adoption?

Not unless your pet — or the animal you’d like to adopt — is “picky” about their dog or cat friends.

What medical care have adoptable pets received?

All dogs and puppies are tested for heartworm, provided with preventative healthcare, spayed or neutered and microchipped.

All cats and kittens are provided with preventative healthcare, spayed or neutered and microchipped.

All rabbits and guinea pigs are provided preventative healthcare, and spayed or neutered.

What if the animal is not altered yet?

You can adopt the animal, and we will get them into spay/neuter surgery in the next available appointment. You can pick them up as soon as the surgery is complete!

Can I walk through the kennels by myself?

For the safety of our animals and visitors, all potential adopters must be escorted through the kennels by a KHS Animal Care Technician. This also ensures you get helpful information about each pet and a chance to be matched with the best fit for your home.

Adopted from KHS? Take our short adoption survey!

If you’ve adopted a pet from KHS in the past year (anytime after 2020), please participate in this brief survey. Your participation will help us improve processes and will help more pets like yours get adopted! Mahalo!