1 organization in
Lihue that take in and rehome beagles, hounds, and other dogs. Always call
ahead to confirm current beagle availability.
Lihue is the main town on Kauaʻi's east side, and your beagle search here funnels through a single organization: Kauaʻi Humane Society, which maintains a clean, well-organized website and genuinely has beagles in its intake. Island adoption moves at its own pace — hounds don't stream in the way they do on the mainland — so this is a place where patience and a direct phone call matter most. The Humane Society staff know the local beagle population and can tell you what's available or what's coming. Start by reaching out to them, and be honest about what you're looking for.
Kauaʻi's only open-intake animal shelter, serving the island since 1952 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. KHS adopts out dogs and cats, runs foster and volunteer programs, and conducts spay-neuter clinics. With over 200 animals awaiting adoption at any time, it's a reliable first stop for anyone on Kauaʻi looking to rescue a beagle or hound-mix.
Kauaʻi Humane Society is your single port of call on this island, but don't let that discourage you — one good shelter beats many bad ones. Call ahead to ask about current beagle or hound-mix availability, and consider adding your name to their list so they reach out when one arrives. If nothing surfaces locally over a few weeks, the other islands (Oahu especially, via Waianae, Wahiawa, or Kapolei on the far side) do carry more inventory, though that requires ferry or flight. Adopting a beagle on Kauaʻi means bringing home a dog that might otherwise be on a mainland truck — and a hound built for patience will thrive in the island's slower rhythm.