Dog Andrena with Transfer Coordinator Cat (2)

Upcoming Events

Get the 2026 KHS Calendar!

Proceeds from the 2026 calendar directly support our life-saving work. Not only will you enjoy adorable pets who received the most votes in our Photo Fundraiser, but your purchase helps our animals here at KHS!

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Field Trips for Shelter Dogs

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Garden Island, get your “dog fix,” and give a shelter dog a break from the kennels all at the same time! Learn more about our Kamaʻāina Field Trips offering for Hawai`i residents here.

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This Month's Sponsors

Subaru Hawai’i Share the Love Campaign

Now through December 31st, Subaru Hawai’i is donating $350 for every new Subaru purchased in Hawai`i to @ makeawishhawaii and our local Humane Societies. Each organization can receive up to $15,000 in donations!

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Now through the end of the year, Tito’s will make a $1 donation for every cocktail purchased to support the Kaua’i Humane Society!

See Participating Businesses

Lava Lava Beach Club Kaua’i
Living Foods Restaurant
Cabana Bar & Grill
Beach House
Sheraton Kauai (Poipu)
Lilikoi
Port Allen Sunset Bar and Grill
The Naughty Rooster
Avalon Gastropub
Mucho Aloha
Kilohana
Drift
Kalaheo Cafe
Dukes Kauai
Keoki’s Kauai
Kauai Island Brewing Koloa
Kauai Island Brewing Eleele
Islander on the Beach
Kauai Poke Co
Japanese Grandma’s Caffee
The Lodge at Kokee
Rob’s Good Times Grill
Bar Acuda
Brennecke’s Beach Broiler
Taps & Hops
Eating House 1849
Scotty Brown’s
Wranglers Restaurant

Be a Hero - Become a Foster!

To become a foster, simply visit our shelter during opening hours and speak to our team at the front desk. We will have you fill out foster paperwork, match you with a foster animal, and provide training, food and supplies.

We are open every day except Thursdays from 10 am – 6 pm.

Learn About Fostering

The Kaua`i Humane Society

The Kaua`i Humane Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering respect, responsibility and compassion for all animals and enriching lives by nurturing healthy relationships between pets and people on the island of Kaua`i and beyond.

KHS is a local, independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. KHS has been serving the island of Kaua’i as its only open-intake animal shelter since 1952.

Location and Hours

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

Public Hours: Friday – Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed on Thursdays

Adoption Hours: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. by walk-in or appointment

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!

Take the Survey Here