To the world you are just another person...
to a rescued animal, you are the world.
❤️ Compassion Has No Season
Standing with Animals in Need—Every Day of the Year
February is often thought of as a month of love—but for animals in need, compassion can’t be seasonal.
At Kohala Animal Relocation & Education Services (KARES), we continue our work every day to help pets who are injured, abandoned, neglected, or facing medical crisis. These animals rely on timely care, safe placement, and people willing to step in when there is nowhere else to turn.
Your support helps provide lifesaving veterinary treatment, spay and neuter services, food assistance, and emergency care for pets and the people who love them—throughout Hawaiʻi Island.
If donating isn’t possible right now, you can still make a meaningful difference. Adopting or fostering saves lives immediately, and we have many deserving dogs and cats waiting for a safe, loving home.
Compassion is what carries them forward—and you are part of that.
Still Waiting:
Meet Some of Our Most Overlooked Dogs
Not every dog finds a home quickly.
At Kohala Animal Relocation & Education Services (KARES), some of our dogs wait longer than others—not because they lack love to give, but because they are often passed over. These may be older dogs, larger dogs, dogs who are shy at first, or dogs who need a little extra patience to feel safe. To learn more about these dogs, and many others, please visit our Adoptable Pets page.
Hera
Hera has been part of the KARES foster program for nearly three years, patiently waiting for the right family to call her own. Found in Hawaiian Acres in Mountain View, she was skin and bones, covered in fleas, missing much of her fur, and had no microchip.
With care, time, and consistency, Hera has fully recovered and is now healthy and ready for a forever home.
Her original rescuers have generously made Hera part of their household, always knowing their role was temporary—to give her safety and stability until her forever family came along. Unfortunately, upcoming medical needs within the foster family will soon make it impossible to continue providing the level of care Hera deserves.
Nips
Nips has been in foster care since August 2025, quietly waiting for her chance at a forever home. While others have come and gone, Nips has remained patient and hopeful, showing just how resilient and loving she truly is.
She’s the kind of dog who does best once she feels safe and settled—loyal, gentle, and ready to bond deeply with the right person or family.
Hans
Hans is a handsome, 2-year-old hound mix who has been in the KARES foster program for about a year, patiently waiting for his forever home. Found wandering near Puako Beach, Hans has grown into a confident, well-adjusted young dog who thrives in a family environment.
He does well with children, enjoys the company of other large dogs, and has even shown himself to be respectful around ducks. Neutered and ready to go, Hans is an active, athletic companion who would love a home that enjoys outdoor adventures as much as he does.
Why Consider an Overlooked Dog?
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They are often calmer and more settled
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Their personalities are already known
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They form incredibly strong bonds with their people
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You are truly changing a life that might otherwise be missed
Adoption doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be patient. If you think you might be the right match for one of our waiting dogs, we would love to talk with you. Fostering is also an excellent way to help, especially for dogs who need a home environment to shine.
Sometimes the dog who waits the longest loves the hardest.
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!