Off-Island Adoption Special!
Thanks to another generous donor, you can now adopt a shelter dog or cat to the West Coast for just $200 and anywhere beyond for $300 (Regularly $700-$900). Now’s the perfect time to bring home a new family member from Kaua’i. Learn how to get started below.

Adopt a Furry Souvenir!

Off-Island Adoptions

We offer an exciting off-island adoptions program, allowing you to adopt a Kaua`i pet no matter where you live in the United States or Canada! If you fell in love with a dog or cat during your visit, we’ll help bring them home.

Our program makes it easy to adopt from our shelter and arrange your new companion’s flight to your home. For questions, email customerservice@kauaihumane.org.

Step 1: View Our Adoptable Animals
When booking a virtual Meet & Greet, please select only one animal per meeting. Browse our adoptable cats and dogs below.

Step 2: Schedule A Virtual Meet & Greet

If have an animal you’d like to do a Virtual Meet & Greet with (and an adoptions staff member), please book an appointment below and our adoptions team will get back to you shortly. During the Zoom call we discuss: your questions about the animal, explain the entire off-island adoption process, and the next steps if you fall in love with the shelter animal!

Step 3: Adopting? We Fly Your Pet to You
Once you’re ready, we’ll process your adoption, prepare your new pet for their flight, and coordinate all the details to get them safely to their new home!

Off-Island Adoption Charges

  • Flight*
  • Kennel (that meets specifications of airline)
  • Kennel Pick Up and Prep
  • Transportation to Airport
  • Flight Check in
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Health Certificate
  • Leash and Collar Set
  • Food
  • Adoption Fee
  • Boarding While Awaiting Flight

TOTAL COST: $700 – $900

*other charges may incur for layover boarding and connecting flights.

If you plan to arrange your own travel for your pet, please keep in mind that before leaving for the Mainland, all animals need to visit a Veterinarian for the following:

A health certificate ($50)
A rabies vaccine ($30) if over 3 months of age