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Mazie
French Bulldog | 5-6 Years old | 18 lbs
Medical Note: Mazie has an appointment about her eye on September 10th.
Mazie does not have full vision, but that does not bother her at all. She is full of life and very active.
Roxy
Labrador-Pit Mix | 5 Years Old | 39 lbs
Temperament: loyal, calm & balanced, very intelligent
Behavior: I love people and specially my humans. I follow them everywhere, it doesn’t matter where there go. I love cuddling on the couch, but I also love action. I will bring you my toy to you, so you can throw it. I love to catch it in the air. I need a little time to adjust to new people, but it is not a big deal.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Yes
Kennel trained: No need for a kennel
Good with kids: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: I am not sure if I met a cat
I am 5 years old. I had at least one litter, I would love a family that focus on me. I am the perfect mix of being active and a couch potato.
Juno
Labrador Mix | 4 Years Old | 43 lbs
Temperament: sweet, loving & affectionate
Behavior: I have an old soul, with a calm and gentle spirit. I love to be around my humans and in best case I can touch them at least with my paw. I am always present with them and very grateful for their attention and love. My litter just moved out and I am happy to be finally the alone and have my humans for myself. Being outside together is extremely enjoyable. I am always ready for an adventure and can’t wait to create more memories with you.
House Trained: Pretty much
Leash Trained: Yes, but always can learn more
Kennel trained: No need for a kennel
Good with kids: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Nope
I would love to get your full attention and do not need necessarily a furry sibling, but if so, I will be fine as well.
My kids just moved out and I am ready to fulfill my own life. I would love to go an adventures and grow mentally.
Shane
Terrier Mix | 3 Years old | 15 lbs
Temperament: Sassy, free spirit, independent
Behavior: 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 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 and I need time to adjust to new people. They are always to pushy and don’t give me the time I need. That is so frustrating.
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.
Looking for a farm home or a home with lots of dogs were he can integrate. I need a patient owner, who let me approach on my terms and helps me to overcome my insecurity.
Stevie
Terrier Mix | 3 Years old | 37 lbs
Temperament: Timid first, very playful
Behavior: I am very timid and need time to get used to any new environment, situation, or person. I love to play, wrestling with other dogs, playing with my toys or running around in the backyard.
I love to snuggle, my favorite spot is in your bed.
I burp after each meal, because I liked it so much.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: In progress, we are working through her insecurities but she has come a long way. We are currently working through freezing up in new environments, pulling on the lead, and settling in various situations.
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: No kids
Good with dogs: Yes, I love other dogs.
Good with cats: I never have met a cat yet.
I am looking for a home that will be very patient with me. In best case a couple or small family that has gained experienced with insecure dog already. It may take some time until I trust you, and I can’t be pressured.
If I know you I love to be pet and love to play with you. I love to tear up my toys, and love to find your socks or other items around the house.
I would love to have a furry sibling. In best case a confident calm soul that can help me . My favorite time of day is running free outside with my BFF (1.5 yr old pittie mix). I am a tough cookie and play hard.
Chupa
Hound Mix | 3 Years old | 40 lbs
Temperament: Timid, sweet, quick mind
Behavior: I am fast like the wind. I love to run in parks or at the beach. I am always happy to meet my furry friends. We play for hours.
My foster family helps me to overcome my insecurity in crowds and with loud noises. We made lots of progress already.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Chupa is still learning to walk on a leash. She will either be so close to you that she may trip you or she’ll get spooked and clothesline herself.
Kennel trained: No
Good with kids: Only older kids, because of her insecurity.
Good with dogs: Yes, she loves other dogs.
Good with cats: Tolerates them, but not affectionate with them yet.
For Chupa we are looking for a family with experiences, that has the understanding, time and patience to help her overcome her insecurity and become a balanced and happy dog.
Chupa would love a furry sibling, but it is not mandatory.
Pua
Terrier Mix | 3 Years old | 22 lbs
Temperament: Shy, loving, skittish.
Behavior: I love to sunbath in the backyar 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 and 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.
Moose
Ridgeback Mix |2 Years old | 54 lbs
Temperament: Sassy, free spirit, independent
Behavior: I am a firecracker. I love going on adventures, in best case all day long, then snuggle together in bed and start it all over again on the next day. I love to hike, dig at the beach, going on road trips, having long walks in the hood … I am very talented in catching frisbees and balls. I will kiss you and cuddle you after, I love having a deep bond with my humans, but also are a social butterfly. I am the star at the vet visits, you should see my wiggle dance. I can clime fences up to 5 ft easily, especially if there is something interesting behind it. I got in trouble with chasing and shredding toads … somehow I still can not resist.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Yes
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Medical Note: allergic to mosquito bites and allergic to kibbles, needs to stay on a raw diet or self cooked diet.
My ideal person is a very active human that will do fun activities with me and have a cuddle puddle at the end of the day with some nexflix and popcorn.
Max
Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 25 lbs
Temperament: Curious, Gentle & Intelligent
Behavior: 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 met one 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.
Paoa
Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 22lbs
Temperament: Very sweet, playful and full of energy
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
Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 36 lbs
Temperament: Energetic, loving & loyal
Behavior: 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 some sort of 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.
Ehu thrives around other dogs and people. He would do best in a home with older children, another pet or a home where the owner works remotely.
Chance
Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 22lbs
Temperament | Playful, Fast & Thoughtful
Behavior | 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 dog parks and to meet all the different personalities. Often I get a chew toy after 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
Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 24lbs
Temperament | Energetic, assertive, loving
Behavior | 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 person or family that love going on hikes or to the beaches. Kira is still young and would love to learn more about how to be a welcomed member of our society.
Kelly Boy
Terrier Mix | 1 Year old | 16.5 lbs
Temperament: Silly, playful, goofy
Behavior: I am a busy bee and always in action. I always find something. I am working hard on my skills, I am always checken out if everything is alright at home, the humans, the fence line … keep chickens out of the backyard. There is no time to really rest.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: In progress. I pull, especially seeing chickens or other dogs.
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: Yes, most likely I will lick them all day long.
Good with dogs: Yes.
Good with cats: I never met one closely.
I need an active family and in best case I get a job.
I want to be part of the family, being responsible for my choices and brining my talents and skills into the family. I am a quick learner and would love to accompany you throughout the day.
Farrington
Terrier Mix | 7 Months old | 30 lbs
Temperament: Social Bee, Snuggle Bug and always pawsitive.
Behavior: I love everybody and everything. I could play with my furry friends all day long. It is so much fun to run around and to wrestle with them. Cats do play a little different. I approach them more careful and gently. The little humans are the cutest and have good entertaining skills. I love playing fetch with them. The older humans are very talented to snuggle with me. My favorite spot to be is in your lab
House Trained: Yes, I only have an accident, if the humans are to late to let me out.
Leash Trained: Yes, in progress
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: Yes, they are so cute
Good with dogs: Yes, absolutely
Good with cats: Yes, I love cats
I love action and beings. My dream is a big ohana with lots of things to do. Lots of kids, some cats and a furry sibling would be awesome. I am still a puppy and want to be educated if I am grown up. I would love to become a professor at the end and to become a good example for other dogs.
Mika
Terrier Mix | 7 Months old | 17 lbs
Temperament | Energetic, sweet and cuddly
Behavior | I love lounging, especially in our hammock. It feels like flying and I love to snuggle with my humans. It’s a win-win-situation for me. I am also very active, I can jump very high and would love to learn more about agility courses. Playing fetch is easy for me, I still enjoy it, but there is more.
House Trained | Almost, only a few accidents here and there.
Leash Trained | Yes, I love walking but surely still room to improve
Kennel trained | Yes
Good with kids | Yes
Good with dogs |Yes
Good with cats | I never met a cat yet.
I am looking for a person or a family who enjoys lounging and action.
I am still young and can’t wait to explore and grow mentally.
I am looking for my best friend who enjoys being with me and has the time and patience to guide me.
Mike
Terrier Mix | 7 Months old | 24 lbs
Temperament: Energetic, playful and indipendent
Behavior: 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: Almost, I have a few accidents here and tere.
Leash Trained: Yes, I love walking
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: I never 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.
Ku
Terrier-Dachshund Mix | 6 Months old | 11 lbs
Temperament: Sweet, adventurous & cuddly
Behavior: I am a big love bug, and want to cuddle all day long. I wait for my humans to come home, run to the couch to invite them to calm down and snuggle me.
My goal is to make anybody happy. My mom says, my energy shines and changes you.
I also love to go on walks with you. There is so much to see and explore. I do take sunbath stops here and there, to file up my shiny energy. I am very playful. It is so good to have a furry brother. I share my fox toy with him.
House Trained: Yes, to 95%
Leash Trained: Yes, I love walking
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: Yes, my favorite little humans.
Good with dogs: Yes, yes, yes, I love dogs.
Good with cats: I never met a cat yet, but I think I may like them.
Ehu thrives around other dogs and people. He would do best in a home with older children, another pet or a home where the owner works remotely.
Katey
Chihuahua-Terrier Mix | 6 Months old | 14 lbs
Keiki
Terrier Mix | 6 Months old | 17 lbs
Temperament | Love-bug, sweat-heart & just super cute
Behavior | My nickname is sweet keiki. I am very gentle with everybody. I love to observe first and need a little time to warum up to new people, dogs or situation. I want to become more confident and love to learn and grow.
House Trained | Just a few accidents here and there
Leash Trained | Yes, can’t get enough
Kennel trained | No need
Good with kids | First reserved, but always gentle.
Good with dogs | Yes, may need a little bit to warm up
Good with cats | I never met a cat yet, but I find them cute and will be polite.
I am looking for a family who will love me and support me. I am a little insecure sometimes, and want to learn how to become confident in all possible situations. I love mental stimulation and being active.
Leia
Terrier Mix | 5 Months old | 10 lbs
Temperament: Endearing, curious & playful
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 little humans. My mom snuggles with me every day.
House Trained: In progress
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.
Kindness
Pit Mix | 4 Months old | 29 lbs
Temperament | Goofy, affectionate and loving
Behavior | I am a happy girl. I love being outside in the sun, playing with my foster sis or with my humans. I am getting really good in fetching ball. Car ride scare me a little bit, but I know road trips bring me to beautiful places. I am getting better and better with each time. Evenings I always snuggle with my humans.
House Trained | Just a few accidents here and there
Leash Trained | In progress, very talented
Kennel trained | In Progress
Good with kids | Yes
Good with dogs |Yes
Good with cats | I never met a cat yet.
I am looking for an active person or family who love going on adventures as much as I do. I would love to have a furry sibling, but getting all attention works as well. I am still a puppy and need a family that will commit time, patience and understanding towards my education.
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