Foster needed for Cowboy

Cowboy was found roaming the north shore by his lonesome a few weeks ago looking for help! He was emaciated & has some cuts/wounds. With no owner found a good samaritan jumped in to help him then reached out to us.

Cowboy does great with other dogs & loves kids.

We cover all supplies, medical care & support through the fostering process.
Please sign up & help save Cowboy’s life! 

Shane

Sassy. Free Spirit. Independent.

Terrier Mix  | 4 Years old | 15 lbs

Character | My nickname is Buck. I live my own life and don’t want to be bothers. I am independent and know what is best for  myself.

I love taking a sunbath and being together with my furry friends. They call me the dog whisperer because I am able to be friends with reactive dogs. I just know how they feel, because I don’t want to be touched by strangers as well. I need time to adjust to new people. 

House Trained | Yes, but I may pee out of fear, if someone pushes me too far

Leash Trained |  Yes I walk very well on the leash, sometimes I get startled. 

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | No kids for me. They scare me like hell.

Good with dogs | Yes, I love other dogs. 

Good with cats | Yes, cats are awesome

I am  looking for a farm home or a home with lots of dogs were he can integrate.

I need a patient ‘ohana, who understands my needs and personality and can help me to overcome my insecurity. 

Pua

A ray of sunshine.

Terrier Mix | 3.5 Years old | 22 lbs

Character | I love to sunbath in the backyard and to play with my sister HeiHei and my other foster siblings. Evenings is snuggle with my humans on the couch and we watch TV together. I love to give gentle kisses.

I am a little bit nervous around new people or new events. But I  would love to gain more confidence. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | In progress

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | Only older kids, because of her insecurity

Good with dogs | Yes, I  love other dogs

Good with cats | I never met a cat

My ideal home would be a lower energy home, preferably with a furry sibling. I always have been together with my sister HeiHei. I am looking for people who will help me to overcome my insecurity. 

Berry

Busy Bee with much love to give.

Terrier Mix | 3 Years old | 27 lbs

Character | 

I am Berry – the biggest Love-Bug you can ever meet. PayPal:PAWSofhawaii. My humans, all dogs, all cats and my tortoise buddy. Little humans all ages are just too cute for me. I can’t resist to say Hi to them. I love snuggling and give kisses all the time. I am kind and polite to everybody I meet.

I am addicted to squeaky toys. I have a big collection at home and can play with the forever.
To get a break I am focusing on learning how to swim. I love the cool dip, especially now closer to summer time.
I am also a great dancer, I have the best hip swing.

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | Pretty good

Kennel Trained | No need

Good with kids | I can’t resists kids all ages, they are so cute

Good with dogs | Yes, I  love other dogs

Good with cats | Yes, I love cats and my tortoise buddy

I am a social bee. I like big families with lots of family members all ages. I love to have furry siblings. My social life is high priority for me. 

If you do not have a big family, but you will take me anywhere, to work, to the beach, to the coffee shop, … I will be happy as well. 

Max

A real explorer. Smarty Pants.

Terrier Mix  | 1.5 Years old | 25 lbs

Character | I am an explorer. I am very curious about everything and want to figure out how things work. I am always ready for adventures and will never say no to one. I love going for walks. At the moment I give great attention exploring the beach. I am not quite certain about the water yet …but the sand feels just too wonderful. I play with my foster siblings  all day long and cuddle with my humans. I am allowed to sleep in their bed, that makes me very happy, because I always want to be with them. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | I walk pretty well on the leash, but you have never learned enough 

Kennel Trained | No need

Good with kids | Yes

Good with dogs |  Yes

Good with cats | Not sure, if I have ever met a cat yet

Most important I want to be seen and loved. I am still young and need a mentor to guide me. I would love to gain more confidence and life skills in general. 
It would be awesome to have a furry sibling, I can play with and become best friends. 

Precious

Makes your day brighter

Poodle | 1.5 Years old  | 45 lbs

Character | I had lots of siblings during my first year. It was fun and kept me occupied, but there was not much time for other things. I feel like being on a different planet right now. Twice a day I go for a walk and love to smell everything. I had no clue there is so much more. I enjoy and appreciate to get the full attention of my humans. I have one furry sibling, that is nothing for me. The extra attention I get is just … AWESOME. I follow my humans everywhere and stay close to them. If they are busy I either way nap under their table or on our couch. I love nose work. My humans hides treats for me and I always find them.  

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | Yes I love walking, but who is perfect

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | Yes, they are the cutest 

Good with dogs | Yes, I need a little bit time to warm up with outgoing dogs

Good with cats | No, I love chasing cats and chickens

I am so grateful for my new lifestyle and will do everything to keep it. I like having one or two siblings. I love to take care of little humans and I adore the big humans. I am eager to get their attention. I will thrive in a ohana with lots of things to do. 

Because I am catching up in exploring our island, I can be shy and scared. But I get braver every day. And would love to learn from an experienced person. 

Paoa

Full of PAWSativity.

Terrier Mix | 1.5 Years old  | 26 lbs

Character | I love to race with my foster siblings, to fetch toys and to play tug of war with my favorite toy –  a thick knotted rope. 

Then I will take a good nape at the couch.

I am still young, full of energy and want to explore the island. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | In progress

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | Older kids

Good with dogs | Yes, I love other dogs.

Good with cats | Yes, absolutely

I would love to have furry siblings and a big yard  where we can play. I am  still young and learning, a loving home that’s willing to work with me would be great. I am  very smart and are eager to learn.

Ehu

Mr. Aloha

Terrier Mix |  1.5 Years old | 36 lbs

Character |  Do you love exercise? Me too. I love running at the beach, going for long walks or hiking.

I have lots of friends at the dog park. We can play for hours.

Playing fetch with my friends is pretty rad as well. My humans say, I have a quirky personality and an adventurous spirit. 

I believe I was a pirate in another life. I always find a special treasures on our walks that I will take home. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | In progress

Kennel Trained | No

Good with kids: Yes, familiar with older kids

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | Yes

I thrive around other dogs and people.

I  would do best in a home with older children or no children.

Having another furry sibling would be awesome and if you  work remotely – you are the one for me.

Chance

Fast mind. Energitic.

Terrier Mix | 1.5 Years old  | 29 lbs

Character | Like my name reveals – I don’t want to miss a chance. I am very fast. I have quick mind and I love to run. Just for the purpose to fulfill my mission as fast as possible.

I love going to the dog park. Because I meet so many different personalities there. It is always a good time with so much fun and social time.

After dog park I often get a chew toy and then I curl up  on the couch.

Life is good. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | Yes

Kennel Trained | Yes 

Good with kids | Most-likely

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | Yes, but I differ between my cats and stray cats 

If you are also a quick thinker and an active being, you are my perfect match. I am only one year old, and want to learn and grow. I am looking for someone who wants to bond deeply and just want to life the good life with me. 

Kira

Sunshinelover.

Terrier Mix | 1.5 Years old  | 28 lbs

Character | I am a sunshine dog. I love sunbathing and prefer to stay at home if it rains.

I am very cuddly and always love seeing you.
I can jump extremely high, to the level of your face and can give you kisses.
My foster mom is always astonished. I am a quiet dog at home and just want to be where you are. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | Yes, I love going on walks. I do get excited if I see furry friends and would love to say hi as fast as possible

Kennel trained | Yes 

Good with kids | Most-likely, I haven’t met a lot  yet

Good with dogs | Yes, I love dogs

Good with cats | Yes, cats I know 

Kira is the perfect dog. She looks for an active ‘ohana that loves going on hikes or to the beach.

Kira is still young and would love to learn more about, how to become a welcomed member of our society.

Mahina

Small with big personality

Chihuahua-Jack Russel Mix | 1 Year old | 11 lbs

Character | I am small, but fearless. Nothing can stop me, I am curious and strong minded. I have figured out how to climb a ladder. I take big leaps and jump off of just about anything. I am the perfect candidate for agility. I have a big voice for my size and love to talk to you. In most cases I want to motivate you to be more active and play with me. I also love to snuggle, especially to bed time. 

House Trained | Yes, I have a doggy door.  

Leash Trained | Yes, walking with me is fun. But still happy to gain some more skills. 

Kennel Trained | I sleep in the kennel at night, but roam free during the day. I don’t think I need a kennel. 

Good with kids | Yes, learn not to nip them. I just get too excited.  

Good with dogs | Yes, I love all sizes from small to big

Good with cats | Most likely yes.

A perfect day would be full of play!

A morning game of fetch or tug of war followed by breakfast and a cuddly nap. Then I would love to hand out in the yard bask in the sun and chase critters around. Or a trip to play fetch at the beach would be so much fun!

I would end the day with a bone or chew and fall asleep  on the couch while my humans watch tv.

Opihi

Sweetheart Inside and Out

Terrier  Mix | 1 Year old | 22 lbs

Character | I am a very balanced and gentle dog. My humans call me the therapist and would love for me to become a therapy dog. I take care of my little brother, who is a toddler. He needs lots of help and loves playing with me. I can howl on cue… but more important I am alway welcoming to anybody and love meeting new beings. 

House Trained | Yes 

Leash Trained | Yes, I  love going for walks, but there is room to improve and learn some skills.

Kennel Trained | No need, I can roam free with no worries.

Good with kids | Yes 

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | Most likely yes.

My perfect day is being with my ohana all day long. Cuddling together on the couch in the morning. Then I take a sunbath while the humans are getting ready for the day. We go out for a walk or doing errands … coming back home for a little siesta … to get out again. 

Katey

Sweetheart inside and out.

Chihuahua-Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 28 lbs

Character | I am a happy girl. You should see my little wiggle dance. I’m constantly on the go, checking my environment out. I ‘want’ to trust everyone but,  I have a very timid foster sister that can influence my reactions.  So I have grown to be cautious and a bit fearful with new people. I may even pee on you. I’m not a fan of being picked up, yet. Don’t think I got much human contact prior to my foster home.

House Trained | In progress 

Leash Trained | No, taking some time, but I can’t wait to explore more than the backyard.  I’m getting used to my harness tho.

Kennel Trained | Kind of. It’s where I sleep all night long,  if I need to be left alone I have a large playpen.

Good with kids | I got a nice stocky build and don’t know my own weight sometimes and can be a bit of a bulldozer, I might not be good for small children unsteady on their feet. 

Good with dogs | I have my foster sis I grew up with and my two older foster pups that I love to play with. Because I’m really curious and energetic I can be a bit tiresome cause I’m always trying to get them to play. 

Good with cats | Not sure yet if I met one yet.

I would love to become a brave and fearless soul.

I am looking for someone with experience who can guide me to my goals and take me to lots of places.

I would love to have a furry sibling, but that is not mandatory. 

Pono

Gets away with everything.

Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 20 lbs

Character | I will steal your heart in less than a second. I am perfectly imperfect. Loving being outside in the backyard to play, sunbath and to take care of my furry brother.

Inside I love to cuddle. I know how to get your attention if you try to ignore me. My foster mom can’t stay mad at me for long, especially if I do my cute face.

I love people and other dogs. First I am a little shy if I don’t know you. But I am too curious about you. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | In progress

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | Yes

Good with dogs | I love the little humans, but I need to learn to be more gentle to them. I just get too excited. 

Good with cats | What is a cat?

I am so excited to meet you.

I am active, playful, need mental stimulation to keep myself out of trouble.

I want to  learn everything and anything. I also will make sure to give back lots of kisses. 


If you have the same mindset, you are the one. 

Tiny

Introvert wants to become extrovert.

Chihuahua-Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 14 lbs

Temperament | Apprehensive, Intelligent & Independent

Character | I’m apprehensive with new environments and people, I think it’s cause I was the smallest of my litter, I just kinda stay in the background.

I’m pretty independent and just do my own thing, but I’m so confident and brave when playing with my foster sister and brother.  I don’t like to be picked up and cautious about being touched,  don’t think I got much human contact prior to my foster home. I’m a morning person so I love my morning zoomies.

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | No,  I’m still trying to adapt to the harness touching me, but I’m sure with a confident pup beside me I’ll get it

Kennel Trained | It’s where I sleep all night long.  If I need to be left for a bit during the day I have a large playpen, but if I want I can climb the 5ft fence. I don’t like to leave my foster sister by herself so I mostly stay.

Good with kids | I might not be a good fit for someone that wants my attention all the time. I’m still getting used to cuddles.

Good with dogs | I have my foster sis I grew up with and my two older foster pups that I love to play with. I’m a totally different pup with dogs than I am with humans.

Good with cats | Not sure, I have never met a cat.

I am looking for a calm(er) household. I like it clean, sorted and on schedule. The same routine again again gives me a feeling of security.  I would not mind to be just you and me and ok maybe your partner.
But anyways, I would love to overcome my shyness and be more outgoing … If you have experiences with overcoming worries, you will be my perfect match.

Leia

Your little black shadow.

Terrier Mix | 1 Year old  | 38 lbs

Character | I have a big heart and love everybody. I am easy going, curious and love to learn new things. Life is exciting, there is so much to see and explore. I love my furry siblings and my humans. My mom snuggles with me every day. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained |  In progress

Kennel Trained | No, I like to roam the house. If alone, I am in a playpen. 

Good with kids | Yes 

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | I never met a cat yet

I would love to find someone who is active like me and loves long walks, going to malls and hanging out at the beach. 
I am still a puppy and need your time, patiences and guidance to become a balanced member of the society.

Mike

Your best buddy for life.

Terrier Mix | 1 year old | 35 lbs

Character | I am always busy and love to be in motion. Playing catch with my humans is every day is a must. I will remind them if they forget. I do need mental stimulation and want to learn new things. I am still young and take care of my education. It is so important for my future. I would love to accompany my humans anywhere. From empty beaches to crowded restaurants. There for I need to learn a lot. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | Yes, I love walking

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | Yes

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | I never have met a cat yet.

I am active, I won’t strive is not. I would love to go running with you or for long walks. I am still young and need a mentor who has the time to explain the world to me. I will give my best to you, I hope you will too. 

Tucker

Loves everybody

Pit-Terrier Mix | 11 Months old | 40 lbs

Character |  My perfect day is: A long walk, then some social time with my furry friends at the dog park. Going home and hanging out with my humans. Taking care of some business and getting ready for cuddle time in the evening. 

I am famous for creating songs with my squeaky toys. I love all stuffed animals that have a squeakers. I am very social and welcome anybody who crosses my way. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | Yes, but room to improve.

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids: No kids in my family, but I am pretty sure I will like them.

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | Most likely, I am friends with our neighbor’s cat

I am very social and need to continue my social life style. 
That means meeting my furry friends daily, to catch up what happens in their lives. 

Then checkin on my humans friends. They need my calming vibe and my dog kisses to stay happy. 

I am also a fitness guru. Daily long walks are a must.  It is ok to be a couch potato  in the evening, but during the day we need to get things done. 

If my lifestyle is your lifestyle, then we are the perfect match. 

Moo

Your adventure buddy

Pit-Terrier Mix | 11 Months old | 40 lbs

Character |  I am Moo. I love people and want to be with my ohana all the time. Either way we play fetch or I sit in your lap. I want to be where you are. I also love meeting other dogs. You never can have enough friends to play with. I am vocal and love to talk to you. 

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained | Yes, but room to improve.

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | Yes, but I have to learn to be more gentle to them.

Good with dogs | Yes, I love playing with dogs

Good with cats | I haven’t met a cat yet

I live an active life style. I love long walks, going running,  going on car rides and searching for our next adventures. 

I am still young and want to learn more.  

Cassie

The sweet princess

Shar Pei-Pit Mix | 10 Months old | 26 lbs

Character | I am Cassie. I am a happy-go-lucky soul. I love to bring joy and laughters into my family. My ohana appreciates my creativity and ideas. They often call me goofball and laugh. I have a calm and quiet personality. I love playing with my human siblings. I am very gentle and at night we all cuddle together.  If need I can make myself very small to sit on your lap. We called it the Squishmallow. I love being at home with my family, I am getting ready to enjoy the outside word.  I am a little insecure with loud noises or in new enviornments.  

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained |  Yes

Kennel Trained | Yes

Good with kids | Yes 

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | I never met a cat yet

I would love to find a family with kids and maybe other dogs. I thrive within a family. 
I might be shy at first, but if you give me time I will blossom and show you my real personality. 
To support me best it would be awesome if you have made experiences insecurity and are able to guide me through this. 

Coco

Always wakes up with a smile.

Shar Pei-Pit Mix | 10 Months old | 22 lbs

Character | I enjoy every day to the fullest. I wake up with a smile and start the day with a playing with my toys. I am already a pro in fetching my ball. I love going on walks and meeting other days, especially if they play with me. My humans are everything to me. I soak up their love and follow them everywhere. 

House Trained | In progress

Leash Trained |  In progress

Kennel Trained | Yes, I am sleeping in my kennel and while my humans are working.

Good with kids | Yes 

Good with dogs | Yes

Good with cats | I never met a cat yet

A balanced soul like me can adjust to any ‘ohana. 

I will be medium size and are quite active. I am also still growing and learning and need someone who is committed to my education. That means having the time and patience to guide me through my youth. 

Shadow

Terrier Mix | 6 Months old | 30 lbs

Tinkerbell

Spreading fairy magic.

Terrier Mix | 6 Months old | 20 lbs

Character | I was born on the streets where I lived for my first few months. I recently moved into a beautiful home with such loving humans. I am so stoked and happy. I still have many first times … first time hearing a hair dryer … first time to the beach … so exciting. I love being with my humans. They cuddle with me, take me for walks, I get food every day … I feel like a little queen. I am so grateful and want to give back. I follow them everywhere, making sure they are ok and give them lots of kisses.

House Trained | Yes

Leash Trained |  In progress. 

Kennel Trained | Yes, I am sleeping in my kennel at night.

Good with kids | Yes 

Good with dogs | Yes, I can be a little shy at the beginning.

Good with cats | I never met a cat yet

I want to have a balanced social life. Humans who have time for me and help me to be my best version. I am still young and want to learn and want to become a good example for my furry friends. 

I would love to not be alone for long periods. I wouldn’t mind a furry sibling and a yard to run around. 

Lola

Terrier Mix | 6 Months old | 25 lbs

Opus

Terrier Mix | 6 Months old | 30 lbs

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