To the world you are just another person...
to a rescued animal, you are the world.
13 Puppies & Their Mama Dumped in Captain Cook
On Sunday, June 22nd, KARES volunteers were called to help 13 tiny terrier mix puppies and their sweet, devoted mama who were abandoned and left to fend for themselves. 💔
After hours of gentle care, baths, and deworming, we’re relieved to share that all of them are doing surprisingly well. At just 4–5 weeks old, these puppies are still very young, and two of the littlest ones need a bit of extra TLC — but they’re fighters and already thriving in foster care. 💕
We expect these pups to grow into medium-sized companions, around 30–45 lbs when fully grown — the perfect size for families looking for a loyal, loving dog. 🐶
All puppies have been placed into foster homes.
Now, KARES is looking for permanent homes for these little fluff balls! In the coming weeks, they’ll be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped — and then ready to meet their forever families. 🏡💕
But this story isn't just about the puppies — Mama Dog and the father, Pete, are also ready for forever homes of their own.
🐾 Meet Mama Dog
Mama is a lovely tan, scruffy terrier weighing a little over 40 lbs. At around 2–3 years old, she’s still young herself, but she’s carried the weight of the world on her shoulders caring for her 13 pups. 🥺 Through it all, she’s remained friendly, easygoing, and incredibly resilient.
She deserves a home where she can finally rest, be spoiled with belly rubs, and never have to sleep in the cold again. A kind-hearted family who will see her for the gentle soul she is and give her the life she’s always deserved. 💛
🐾 Meet Pete
Pete, the puppies’ father, is just over a year old and about 40 lbs. This scruffy sweetheart has soulful brown eyes and a wiry black coat that makes him completely irresistible. 💕
He’s a little shy at first, but offer him a yummy treat and you’ve got a new best friend. 🦴 Once he feels safe, his playful, sweet personality shines. Pete would love nothing more than a patient, loving family to call his own.
I📞 If you’re ready to welcome a new family member, call KARES at 808-333-6299 to learn more about adopting a puppy, Mama, or Pete.
If adoption isn’t possible right now, you can still help by donating:
🌐 www.kareshawaii.org/donate
Every dollar helps us care for these incredible dogs and others like them.
Mahalo for standing with us to give them the future they deserve. 🐶🌺
Feline Adoptions
KARES has partnered with feline rescue organizations to help find loving homes for these adoptable cats and kittens, ensuring they receive they find their forever homes. Click here to see the wonderful cats and kittens who are available for adoption.
FACEBOOK FEED
Our Facebook Feed is a great place to check for lost and found pets as well as dogs and cats who are in need of foster and adoptive homes. As much as we try to keep the website updated with the most current information, often we are in rescue mode. Our dedicated volunteers make sure to quickly post lost and found pets when we are contacted. Please visit our Facebook page!