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Kauai Humane Society Animal shelter in Lihue, HI

The Kauai Humane Society was established by the community in 1952 as a local non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to protect Kauai’s animals. We opened our current home just west of Lihue in 2001 thanks to the generous support of many individuals, families, businesses and foundations. We are an independent animal welfare organization and not a chapter of any mainland or Hawaii group.

The Kauai Humane Society(KHS) is the only physical animal shelter in Kauai County, Hawaii. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a government contract to allow KHS to provide services to Kauai County for humane field services for cats and dogs.

Our facility does not turn away any sick or injured cat or dog found on Kauai. We strive to not euthanize any healthy, adoptable, and/or treatable animals for space or treatable medical reasons.

In 2022, for the year overall, KHS achieved a Live Release Rate of 94.4%; meaning 94.4% of the animals that came into KHS during 2022 were released with a positive outcome of being adopted, returned to the owner, or transferred to a rescue group.

Contact Nicole Schafer Crane
Address
3-825 Kaumualii Hwy.
Lihue, HI 96766
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3-825 Kaumualii Hwy.

Lihue, HI 96766

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Adoptable pets at Kauai Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Green's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Green

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Lihue, HI
We'll also keep you updated on Chalupa's adoption status with email updates.
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Chalupa

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
Lihue, HI
We'll also keep you updated on Kanakz's adoption status with email updates.
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Kanakz

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Lihue, HI
We'll also keep you updated on Asia's adoption status with email updates.
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Asia

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Lihue, HI
We'll also keep you updated on Wanaka's adoption status with email updates.
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Wanaka

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Lihue, HI
We'll also keep you updated on Dominic's adoption status with email updates.
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Dominic

Whippet/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Lihue, HI
We'll also keep you updated on LilyAnne's adoption status with email updates.
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LilyAnne

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
Lihue, HI
We'll also keep you updated on Gromit's adoption status with email updates.
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Gromit

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Lihue, HI

Shelter FAQs

Kaua'i County, Hawaii
The island of Kaua'i

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

We offer an off-island adoption package if you would like to have a 'cuddly Hawaiian souvenir' sent to your home! Email customerservice@kauaihumane.org if you see a dog or cat you're interested in adopting and live on another island or on the US continent.

Adoption application

https://kauaihumane.org/adopting/

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