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Tita
Mastiff-Pitt Mix | 5 Years Old | 70 lbs
Temperament: Sweet, loving Snugglebug
Behavior: I love people. I love to kiss them all day long or being on their lab to snuggle. I love all sizes and ages. Everybody is surprised how gentle I am.
I play well with my furry friends. I love the beach and going swimming. Walking of course it a must. I am always down for a car ride anywhere, I love to stick my head out the window!
I am a little shy in busy areas, because I am not used to them yet. I was a country girl.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Yes I walk very well on the leash
Kennel trained: No, not going in there. I am fine outside.
Good with kids: Yes, I love kids.
Good with dogs: Yes, I love other dogs.
Good with cats: I never have met a cat yet.
Medical note: Torn both ACL. No surgery, carprofen & exercise
My perfect home would be a family who is home more than they are away. I would love to take care of some kids. I love country living, beach, and of course exercise is a must.
A backyard is a must, because I love to free roam and most times be independent
Mamaki
Chihuahua-Terrier Mix | 3 Years Old
Temperament: Athletic, intelligent, loving
Behavior: The call me Maki. I am very athletic and would love to try agility. The combination of mental stimulation and being active sounds perfect. I always smile and show my appreciation to my loved ones. I love fruits and veggies, and yogurt … I am a reel little gourmand.
I know I need to gain more confidence. New people or loud noises make me feel very uncomfortable and fearful. But I am sure with the proper guidance I will thrive.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Yes I walk very well on the leash
Kennel trained: Yes.
Good with kids: I may like older kids … Age 2-10 are frightening me.
Good with dogs: Yes, with proper introduction and without pressuring me.
Good with cats: No, cats are weird.
I am looking for someone with time and patience. My main goal is to gain skills and confidence. I adore the calm dogs I see on the street and would love to become like them. I am hard working, eager to learn and give everything – if you do too.
I want to be supported, loved and cherished and will reward you with lots of smiles and kisses and my locality.
I am active and love to be on the run with you.
Shane
Terrier Mix | 3 Years old |
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.
Toast
German Shepherd Mix | 2 Years old | 55 lbs
Temperament: Intelligent, playful, loyal
Behavior: I love to work and need a mental stimulation to be happy. I am still learning and can get overly stimulated, but with some resting time, I learn to become more and more balanced even in stressful situations. I love to play with my squeaky toys and other dogs.
House Trained: Unknown, I always had access to the backyard.
Leash Trained: I love walking, but can pull here and there.
Kennel trained: No
Good with kids: No kids
Good with dogs: Yes, but would love to get your full attention.
Good with cats: Unknown
Medical Note: Toast’s tail was ran over by a skateboard as a puppy. The is currently on Gabapentin, Trazodone & Carprofen
I would love to get a job and your full attention. I am still learning to become balanced in more stressful situations and would love to move into a home, that has the time and patience to guide me through the struggles. I always had access to a backyard and would need time to adjust to be only inside. I am very loyal and fun and hope you would like long walks and beach times.
Stevie
Terrier Mix | 2 Years old
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.
HeiHei
Terrier Mix | 2 Years old
Temperament: Sweet & Loving but shy first.
Behavior: I am shy first and need time to warm up to you on my terms. Sudden movements and loud noises make me fearful.
If I have decided you are trustworthy, you will get my full attention and I love get yours. I am very gentle. I never bark. I love to play with my furry siblings.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: Because I am insecure, work in progress.
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: No kids or older kids
Good with dogs: Yes, I love other dogs.
Good with cats: I never have met a cat yet.
I would love a lower energy home with an ohana who understands my needs time to warm up and until I am able to trust you. But then I will love you 4ever. Experiences with a timid dog would be awesome.
Chupa
Hound Mix | 2 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 | 2 Years old
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 |1.8 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.
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
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.
Honey Bear
Chihuahua-Terrier Mix | 6 Months old
Temperament: Sweet, timid, snuggly
I love to snuggle and cuddle. If the weather is cold, I could snooze all day long in a blanket. I love to play with my furry siblings and meeting other dogs outside. I am a timid with new people first. I would love to gain more confidence in the future. Loud noises are scarring me.
House Trained: Almost up to 90%
Leash Trained: No
Kennel trained: Yes, I use the kennel during the night.
Good with kids: No kids or only older kids, because I need time to warm up to strangers.
Good with dogs: Yes, I love other dogs.
Good with cats: Have not met one yet, but may like them.
I will do well in a home with patience and understanding. I would love to have another pooch, but that is not mandatory!
I love snuggles and immediately want to cuddle under your chin when you pick me up!
I am still a puppy and need humans who are willing to guide me to become a balanced and happy dog.
Mahi
Lab Mix | 6 Months old
Temperament: Shy, gentle and loving
Behavior: I am a thoughtful dog. With 6 months I still have a lot of ‘first times’ I like to observe first, before I join with all my heart. I love to sleep outside and are searching for cold places. I always let you know if someone sneaks up on us and can’t wait to explore our beautiful island with you together.
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 would love to have a furry sibling. I loved my brother Mano who found his forever home already. I am missing him a lot, it is awesome to have someone around all the time. I am still young and are eager to learn and to become a welcomed member in our society. I would love to see everything from mountains, to beaches, to cafes and parks …
Katey
Chihuahua-Terrier Mix | 4 Months old | 14 lbs
Leia
Terrier Mix | 3 Months old
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.
Suga
Hound-Staffie Mix | 2 Months old
Temperament: Mellow, affectionate & playful
Behavior: I am very easy going. I like to cuddle and to play tug. I can fall asleep anywhere. My favorite thing to do is to play with my sister Maple in the backyard. But if it is rain, I will run inside and look for my humans to get some cuddles.
House Trained: Yes
Leash Trained: I don’t have much experiences on a leash.
Kennel trained: No need for a kennel.
Good with kids: Yes, I love them.
Good with dogs: Yes.
Good with cats: hmm, yes I can tolerate cats. But have not snuggled with them yet.
I am only 2 months old and will need lots of attention & guidance to become a welcomed member of our society. My dream it to be able to anywhere and not to be locked up in the backyard. I will thrive being able to accompany you.
Lady
Hound-Staffie Mix | 2 Months old
Temperament: Sassy, Sweet and Curious
I love running around in the backyard. I am very curious and explore all day long. If I see you doing nothing, I will walk up to you, so you can snuggle me the rest of the day. I know what I want and that is surely dinner and breakfast on time. I am not shy to let you know that you are late.
House Trained: In progress
Leash Trained: In progress
Kennel trained: Yes
Good with kids: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes, I love dogs all sizes and ages
Good with cats: I love cats
Lady has a great temperament and can be placed with any family as long as they are willing to be patient with her being a sassy, vocal, playful, curious little puppy.
Lady is still a puppy and need a ‘ohana that is committed to her education.
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