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

Foster Coordinator Cody with Adoptable Dog Asia

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.

Step 2: Schedule Your Meet & Greet

Found a shelter pet or two you’d like to meet? Schedule an In-Shelter Meet & Greet online by picking a date, time, and completing a pre-adoption questionnaire. Walk-in Meet & Greets are also welcome daily (except Thursdays) from 12 pm – 4:30 pm.

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 at the shelter, our knowledgeable staff will help you find the paw-fect match. If it’s a fit, you can adopt and take your new pet home that day (unless not spayed/neutered). For online appointments, check your 24-hour reminder email for more day-of details. See you soon!

Schedule Cat Meet & Greet

Schedule Dog Meet & Greet

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

View Adoptable Animals

Dogs

Cats

Getting Here

We are so excited to help you find your new furry family member! Adding a pet to your family is an exciting time, and we are here to make sure you find the perfect match! Due to COVID-19, access to the kennels is by appointment only. To make an appointment, you can apply for the animal’s adoption you are interested in by clicking the button under their photo.

OUR LOCATION

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

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

ADOPTION HOURS – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Daily: Noon - 4:30 p.m.

Adoption Fees

Juveniles and Adults: $50

Seniors (7+): $25

Puppies and Kittens (under 6 months): $100

Adoption fees waived for animals over 100 days in-shelter

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!