Kauai Humane Society is a great organization and resource. If you are looking to give back to the island while vacationing, you can volunteer at Kauai Humane Society. There are so many great ways to give back. It can be as simple as donating food, donating toys for the dogs and cats, walking dogs, cleaning kennels, taking photos of the cute animals, and even helping with veterinary supplies. It really like the staff that I have met and enjoyed working with them in the past. They are dedicated and wonderful people. If you are looking to adopt, they have wonderful dogs and cats looking for their forever homes. read more

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I just came because of a tourist picture, but it is a very nice facility. They just need to keep up on cleaning and the initialy office presentation. I think they are in a prime location to get tourists to come and donate or buy gifts if they could do some fundraising events or improve gift shop area. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly and offered to take our picture. We take our Stitch animal on every trip and wanted to take this fun pic, we did get stickers and make a donation. I know it is very hard to bring dogs to islands, so adopting from the island is a great option. We do foster dogs at our home and we support animal shelters that do a lot of the hard work. read more

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We had a great visit to Kauai Humane Society! I was on vacation with my family and we adopted SKOR for the day!!! SKOR was loving, she was able to follow command and was food driven. The individuals working at KHS were all wonderful! We also received a tattoo recommendation from one of the employees as her father was dropping off some lunch for her and had very impressive tattoos. Please help this facility! They have numerous cats and dogs for adoption! We were missing our "Chewy" back on the mainland so we decided to adopt SKOR for the day and we almost adopted her. I hope SKOR has been adopted. Our dtr. is allergic to dogs with dander. Is SKOR still cared by KHS? Best regards and keep up the great work! Dawne read more

We decided to take a dog out from Kauai humane society for a field trip. I signed up online by making a donation and picking a time slot. When we got there we told them about our plans and they matched us with the perfect dog, Amilea. They gave us a backpack with water, beach towel, treats and toys for her. The staff was very friendly and they recommended brewery we could take her to. Amilea is the sweetest pup who got to socialize with different people on our hike. When we dropped her off she was happy to see the staff. The facility seemed clean. I hope Amilea and all the pups over here find a loving home soon! read more

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Great veterinary service.Affordable. My cats approve. Coco cococoxoxoxoyay yay yay!!! read more

We took a couple dogs on field trips during our vacation to Kauai and it is such a lovely program: the dogs get out of the shelter, get some exercise and socialization, you get to hang out with a cute dog all day, and you increase their exposure to potential adopters! Staff were all super friendly and helpful. They even can help get dogs transported to the mainland. Highly recommend taking a dog on a field trip and adopting from Kauai Humane Society. read more

Kauai Humane Society - Tripod London was a bit shy at first but warmed right up, was calm and sweet, and a trooper on a big hike - Animal Shelters Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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We participated in the field trip program for the dogs and it was SO great! We were paired with Jambe who was such a sweet adventurous boy. The staff made it super easy and provide everything you need for a successful day out. It really enhances your trip to give back and enjoy a day with such beautiful souls. This is a can't miss opportunity. The worst part is having to say goodbye to your new friend at the end of the day (adoption is always available)! read more

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This is a clean and well run facility. It is obvious the staff care very much for the animals. For a donation of $75, tourists can take a shelter dog on a field trip for the day. We took a very sweet dog named Sally to the beach, which was fun for both my kids and the pup. If you aren't able to adopt, consider signing up for a field trip! read more

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Just wanted to add a photo with Fionn, the adorable pup who spent a day out while I was in Kauai. I wish I could've adopted him !! read more

Kauai Humane Society - Fionn - on his field day from the Kauai Humane Society - eating a treat from me - Animal Shelters Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Oh my gosh, their take a shelter pet out for the day program is so fantastic! The staff were so friendly and helpful. We told them our plan (walking Kapaa bike path) and they matched us with the most Perfect little boy, Hamma! They sent us off with a backpack full of goodies- water, bowl, toys, and lots of treats. Hamma is the bestest boy you will ever meet with the cutest overbite! We spent the day with Hamma and even were able to get him a shaved ice with bone broth at Honu ice (recommended by the staff at the humane society.) These people are doing great work and it can't be easy with their limited resources. We so hope Hamma finds the bestest home! They also have a cute thrift store inside that had some adorable things for purchase! read more

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On a recent trip to Kauai my husband and I took one of the pups here -- Paxon -- out for a field trip day and it was such a blast! I highly recommend stopping by and getting one of the shelter pups out for a day to have some fun if you're traveling there. Paxon was such a great travel buddy too -- seriously the perfect dog! If we didn't already have a zoo of animals at home we would adopt him in a heartbeat! If anyone is looking for an adorable medium sized buddy he is still available for adoption! read more

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Great place to take a dog out for the day and help a canine friend. Clean location and friendly staff. Took Lemon Sugar out and had a great time. Did the $100 meet and greet and had a great time taking the dog out for a day. All supplies are given for the day and have done this on 3 separate trips now. One day I look forward to adopting! read more

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Such an awesome program they have for the dogs and for myself as well... Absolutely Amazing....I went twice and had a companion for about 6 hours each day took one dog I believe it was AC (has a sibling named DC)....took him out to the beach and an easy hike for my first whole day in Kauai. Dog was cool didn't listen perfectly, but really I'm there to help them enjoy life.... they gave me toys and food/snacks for the dog.... They forgot to put the poop baggies in there and I had no way to pickup the poo...LOL I felt kinda bad but what was I to do!?!?! The last full day there I got another dog her name was Fluoride a mixed terrier and it was first time out ever so she was very shy and timid....scared when I first took her out of the car she tried to cower under the car but I got her out and she did okay for being her first time...we walked across the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge she did okay with that even though it started to rain a little as well...we walked around the town....and got her a pup cone as well (just shaved ice with no flavor)...Took her to eat a late lunch as well at Leahi Health...I didn't feed her....but gave her a couple snacks that were there....and we walked around Old Koloa town....and went into many stores and people acknowledged her and I hope she had fun... Overall, what a great experience and next time I'm there I'll be doing the same!!!! In the mean time any locals that read my review please go to the Humane Society if you want a pet dog help save these pups please! There is a $40 fee to take a dog out on a Field Trip but it is well worth it like donating money to the Humane Society! read more

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My partner wanted to take a dog out on a walk for her birthday while we were visiting and that's what we did. Signing up for the day trip is really easy through their website. We asked for a medium sized dog and got Catchafire, a black lab mix. The staff are knowledgeable and extremely friendly. You get a backpack for the day with everything you need, including, water, water bowl, towel and treats. You'll also get a card with suggestions on where you can and can't take the dog. We took Catchafire to Shipwreck Beach and Moalepe trail. At first he wouldn't take treats but eventually he opened up but would still only eat one type of treat. When we returned him, we had to stop off at the Petco and get him a toy. Overall great experience, good exercise for both human and dog. read more

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We did the Field Trip program and got to spend the day with Max, a cute lil hound mix puppy. They let you choose what size and then suggest a dog based on that and the activities you're planning to do. They do have some new restrictions for the dogs' safety, but nothing I would consider a dealbreaker. We took Max hiking around Poipu and hung out at the beach by the Hyatt in the shade. Lots of folks stopped by to say hi and he was very friendly to everyone. If you're thinking about doing it, do it! read more

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Had a field trip on Wednesday with Wilson, a hound mix. What an absolute sweetheart he is! Had a great time visiting Koloa Town and the Kauai Coffee Company. This is our second time doing one of these outings and both times it was one of the highlights of our trip to Kauai read more

Let's call this the best humane society in the states due to their brilliant program that allows people to take shelter dogs on a day field trip to dog friendly places. They make this so easy by providing a backpack with everything your pup needs and locations they point you to for the kind of day you want to have. The dog wears a harness that says adopt me to promote adoption. They can also have shave ice with no flavoring. The staff are so friendly. They asked what size dog and what type of day we were looking to do to match the pup to the people. We picked 'beach day' and medium to small dog. We got this 8 month puppy from who was extremely sweet. Cost was $40-$45 dollars to take the dog out (covers supplies in backpack) and I donated after to extra support. LOVE this whole experience. Get your doggy fix. Yes you can adopt them. Just talk to the staff about how to get your pup to the mainland and process. read more

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Love their field trip for shelter dog program. We lucked out with Master Splinter. He's a 5 month old mix. We had an awesome day that started at 11am and ended at 5pm on the nose. You can tell the volunteer staff any preferences. We asked for mellow and this pup delivered. He was a great companion and loved to stay close and snuggle. Loved every human he met and especially loved little kids. We hiked at Keahua Arboretum, stopped for shaved ice at Hee Fat General Store in Kapa'a, stopped at 3 beaches (shipwreck, Gillin's and Maha'ulepu) and ended at Mucho Aloha Brewery. He was an angel all day and cannot recommend this program more. They will ship your new family member to the mainland. $200 to west coast and $300 to east coast. For $40 they geared us up with leash, water, treats, toys, poop bags, towel and backpack. Everything to set us up for a perfect Kauai doggy day!! As bummed as we were to drop off our dream boat for the day, it was clear he was loved by the Humane Society staff too. Come stop in and make a furry babe part of your Ohana. read more

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The staff is friendly, they make possible overnight visitation with a selected pet. Whatever your choice, they facilitate your needs.

Stopped by to check out opportunity to take a dog for the day as visitors to the island. Bought t shirts. Lovely location. Very well organized and match dogs to visitors. read more

The Kauai Humane Society has an amazing program where you can take a shelter dog out for the day on a field trip. Needless to say, this field trip during our trip to Kauai changed my life for the better. For a nominal donation, my boyfriend and I took "Overcast" out for the day where we went to the beach and grabbed some shave ice. I fell in love with this sweet dog and it was so wonderful to see her demeanor light up as she got to explore the island with us and work on her socialization. Overcast was thrilled to get out and she was still more than happy to return to the shelter when all was said and done. The facility was clean and the staff were so kind. I wanted to fly Overcast back to L.A. but I wasn't equipped to handle a larger dog in my one bedroom apartment so when I came back to my hometown, I started fostering for rescues and eventually adopted one of my own. They offer such an amazing opportunity for their adoptable dogs to get exposure and to hopefully find their perfect family. For any dog lovers on vacation, this program is a must do. read more

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The field trip is such a great idea, and Such a fun activity! We got to take Mailani out for the day and she was such a good dog. We asked for a bigger & more active dog, but every pup we saw seemed super friendly and eager to go on their field trip. She did very well in the car, which was great bc we were driving a rental. Highly recommend taking a puppy out to play! read more

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really enjoyed the experience to adopt a dog for the day! we got scruffy and she was so energetic and loving it made the whole day even more enjoyable and fun. I miss her and check on her weekly to see if she been adopted! lots of people were so invested in her when we took her out and I hope that one of them was invested enough to adopt her because if I could I would in a heart beat‍ give this place a try and who know you'll find your forever pet here! you can even adopt from here and they ship to you read more

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This is an amazing program!!! It is so much fun to take the pups on felid trips for the day. It has become a tradition for me to take a pup out for a day every time I come to visit Kauai. The people and pups are friendly! Very helpful and kind employees! read more

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The Kauai humane society has a program where visiting tourists are able to "foster" an animal for a day. It seems to be very popular as while we were there to take our doggie there were a few other people doing the same. An animal is assigned to you according to your experience with dogs and temperament. We got Rosemary, a lovely energetic pup who took us for a long walk on the beach and at the end of the day we were all wiped out and she fell asleep on the back seat of the car. What a fun day! Do yourself a favor and utilize this opportunity. You'll be glad you did. read more

This place is a joke and has been since Covid. Yes, the day trip plan is awesome for a shelter to do but I feel it's more them not wanting to walk or give the dogs any yard time themselves. This place used to be very friendly to Visitors looking to adopt. Not anymore more. You are not able to go look at any animals without an escort. (What is so secretive now). How are people supposed to find an animal to bond to them, If they can't even see them? This marks the 3rd year in a row that we tried to adopt and we're not assisted. Very sad for the animals in your care. Edited after businesses response. Not offering adoption during all your business hours is a joke. No one needs a one on one escort to look at potential adoptees. In fact this is a terrible practice as people are trying to see if they can form a bond with an animal and not if your escort already has. No one is trying to take animals out of cages. I've adopted enough to know most places... "including yours pre 2020" let people walk through and inquire if they had any assistance or want some one on one time. This isn't a Chanel Store where each customer requires a personal shopper with them... and hey... offer that to people who want it but open up your doors and stop making it so hard. The best cat I ever had I got a shelter when looking for a dog and walked past a cat kennel and he reached out to grab me... gave him my finger and he would not let go so we took him home. People don't know what they want all the time. Open your doors again. This only with an appointment and a person to walk you through is garbage. read more

Doing the best that they can in a post Covid-19 world. I'm now fostering 2 kittens to help out as they're beyond capacity as they're a no- kill shelter. No one answers the phones. But email and text messages work. They have a ton of work to do. Just to keep the critters safe and clean read more

Doggo field trip with a few sweet shelter dog . Three hour hike through wai koa loop trail. It was such a lovely experience. Can't wait to come back and foster another doggie for an afternoon. This is the best program read more

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Their field trips for shelter dogs is an amazing experience. Basically they will match you with a very good doggo and you get to take them out for 4 hours to many fun parks and trails. We are completely new to having dogs and they made it easy a d matched us with the sweetest dog. Highly recommended. read more

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They don't pick up the phone nor do they call you back. I'd give them a negative rating if I could. Found a lost puppy that was following me around while on vacation. Finally found some good folks to take the pup off the busy highway. read more

If you're visiting Kauai... I highly recommend stopping by the Kauai Humane Society, especially if you love dogs! Or are planning on adopting. They have a "field trip" program that allows you to take shelter dogs out to dog-friendly beaches/parks/hikes. We came here pretty early and picked up "Nicholas" for the day. They let you check out the dogs they have, then you spend a few minutes to hang out with the dog in their yard to make sure you are compatible and can handle the dog. Nicholas was a real sweetheart so it was pretty quick! Mind you, there is some paperwork that needs to be filled out and you do have to provide your credit card as a deposit... totally fine as it is a liability and at least they're taking precautions should anything happen to the dog. The whole process took about 45 min between entering, picking Nicholas, and paperwork. Afterwards we were off to the beach to chill with Nicholas! He was a real sweetheart - I was so excited to hang out with a big dog for once, since I own a small dog back at home. Real snuggler in the car and he was very well behaved as we walked him on the Kalapaki Beach, which is one of the dog-friendly beaches on the island (also pretty close to the shelter). Unfortunately it was sprinkling slightly, so we could really only walk him around ... otherwise it would have been nice to take him to Waimea Canyon for a longer hike. He was pretty pooped out in the car after we took him back. They give you all the essentials for the dog - leash, water bowl, some snacks / food, doggy bags, towels, and a brochure of all the dog-friendly parks/beaches where you can take them. Nicholas wore a vest saying "Adopt Me" to advertise the shelter. We had a lot of folks thanking us for taking them out as we walked Nicholas. This is a great opportunity for these dogs that you can contribute in a fun way... and if you end up bonding with them, you can even adopt them! The shelter has a adoption program set up that allows you to bring your furry friend back to the mainland (you'll have to pay for their flight, as Alaska has ended their fly-for-free program). Please support this program and give the shelter dogs a walk in the park... literally. read more

They have a great program "Field Trip with a shelter dog". As an animal lover I miss my pets when on vacation, this is a wonderful way to get my dog fix and help a beautiful dog get out for the day to do some adventures. Thanks again Jeanna, knowing you will find your forever home soon! read more

Walked a sweet pitbull dog named Tank. He did awesome with us on a 2 mile hike. Very chill, didn't pull too much, was well behaved around other hikers. He gets excited when he first meets you but then mellows out. Also gets excitable around other dogs but again, after a while, mellows out. What a great service. Hope this sweet dog gets adopted soon! read more

ENTRANCE/PARKING: Easy to find with the large signage designating the turn to the humane society. Lots of parking available. OUTSIDE: Large dog park with designated areas for small and large dogs. There were some people in the park playing with their dogs and it was so cute! Also a good amount of grass for the dogs to play on/do their business. FIELD TRIP: Such a wonderful program! Sign up online to take a shelter dog for a field trip for a day. The humane society provides a list of recommended places to visit, as well as a backpack with all necessary supplies (including collapsible water bowl, water thermos, towel, small and large treats with some kibble intermixed, couple of toys (tennis ball and solid bone toy in our case)). I probably missed poop bags in the backpack although it was supposed to be included.. but no matter, came prepared with a bunch of plastic bags just in case. We brought lots of extra water as well, which was a good thing because it was a hot day and the dog was thirsty. The day of, I requested a 40-lb or so dog, as I figured that that was probably the heaviest dog I could manage on my own. Unfortunately, most of the dogs are larger and people who picked up their dogs earlier already chose the smaller dogs. We were paired with "smaller" Bambam, described as a terrier/American Staffordshire mix online. The humane society website actually states that he weighs 63 lbs. For a 8-year-old dog, he had a surprising amount of strength and energy! We went to both Mahaulepu Beach and Kalapaki Beach. Bambam barked at a rude guy early on, which completely made my day lol. He ran well and is very well mannered; he did not attack a smaller dog that was following him around for awhile. He did pull on the leash and slobbered a bit in the back of the car (placed puppy pads throughout the back seat, which did the trick!), but remained calm throughout most of the car ride. Overall, Bambam did very well on the field trip and really brightened people's day when they saw him trotting around. He was such a good boy and it was a privilege to spend time with him. OVERALL: Good fun! Such a great program for the shelter dogs. It was nice to take a furry pal out for the day, and it seemed like Bambam had a good time as well. I had difficulty parting with him when it was time to drop him back off at the humane society... wish we lived on island and had the capacity to adopt, or at least foster, him :( Highly recommend the shelter dog field trip program and, better yet, recommend adopting shelter animals in search of a loving family and permanent home :) read more

The professionals at this humane society are top notch! If you're looking for a fur baby, they make it incredibly easy. We are going to love this pup forever! Thank you read more

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If you like the idea of borrowing a dog for the day while visiting Kauai, this is definitely the place for you! A lot of people show up right when the shelter opens so that they can have their first pick of the available dogs to borrow for the day. We showed up a little later and we took one of the "leftover" dogs who was passed over by everyone else. Our dog for the day was Ragnar, who was very shy but very sweet. The SPCA gave us a blanket to cover our car seat, a water bowl, and some treats. For safety, we were required to keep him leashed at all times. We took him to a few different beaches and parks, and he seemed to really enjoy his time with us, and we enjoyed his company. Our rental car was totally fine afterwards and we had a really fun and memorable day. read more

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I recently adopted a cute dog from here. Saw a post online about a particular dog and made contact. Very good communication and responses. Went in and picked her up. They open promptly at 10 am. Very friendly workers. Thank you Jennifer for her desk services. Did all paper work. Dog was ready to go. Very happy with experiences there! read more

This is an AMAZING place to stop by for 10 minutes or a few hours. The kennels are clean and the dogs look well care for. I love their field trip program - you can take a dog out with you for the day and do hikes or chill at the beach. If you have a bit of a time, you can also take dogs out to the yard and play or hang out. There are also quite a few kittens and cats to play with! We took a darling dog named Haile and she was so much more chill and better behaved than my dogs. KHS provides everything so there's no reason to not! (Other than you might fall hopelessly in love and take this dog home.) If you DO fall in love with a dog or if you flew via Alaska Airlines, please ask KHS about their Shelter Pet Transport Program. You can learn more here: http://www.oregonhumane.org/wp-content/uploads/Kauai-flyer-TransfersFinal.pdf read more

Kauai Humane Society - If you're flying direct via Alaska Airlines, please inquire into helping to fly a dog out to a local shelter for FREE! Amazing program. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

What a great humane society. I wish more humane societies on the mainland would follow their lead. We participated in the field trip program during our honeymoon and absolutely loved it. Gemma came with us to the beach and we hated bringing her back. She was such a sweet dog but gets ignored due to the fact that she's part pit bull. She loved taking a nap on the beach and snoring away in the car. She was nervous of the water but loved to stay close to our side while walking along the waves. We sure hope someone give her a forever home! A great cause and tons of great volunteers helping these animals. Use their website to find out more details for the field trip program. Completely free and a win win for everyone involved. Seriously, one of the highlights of our trip. read more

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Amazing facility with staff that care for the animals. They even help arrange travel home for your new pet if you adopt while traveling.