This was my cat, Rockyʻs second hotel stay at Pounce Hawaii. This past trip we ended up cancelling…read morebut we still took Rocky to Pounce Hawaii knowing that he is in good hands because we have another trip in the near future and we thought why not reassure Rocky that itʻs just another hotel stay. Erin was wonderful about reassuring me how well he was doing with getting comfortable in his room. The staff is excellent and prompt with answering emails and very accomodating with changes that we needed to make. I am so glad that we discovered Pounce Hawaii!

As always, great staff, and really nice facilities. I am able to leave the island and NEVER worry…read moreabout my kitty. Best care ever...

On our way to a dinner reservation at The Pig & The Lady, Jamie W and I made a point of stopping by…read morethis boutique. Even though we don't own a pet, we have friends who do and became curious about the shop through a local YouTube vlogger. What makes it unique is that it's a gay-owned business. As I accurately surmised, they offer locally sourced pet food and treats and specialty accessories in a friendly and inclusive space. Some of the treats looked appetizing enough for human consumption like ahi tuna jerky and dried duck necks (Photo 7). Of course there were Spam musubi squeaker toys and a variety of leashes in a multitude of colors (Photo 2). They even offered merch for non-pet owners like us. While I sadly bypassed the "Heated Rivalry" stickers (Photo 10), I couldn't help but get the rainbow toothbrushes (Photo 9). Wouldn't you? No surprise the staff was a kick. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/uYcafC7R5e

Customer service is always excellent and the new KiK shirts are cool too. My daughter's cat in Long…read moreBeach loves her new toy!! Thank you Blaise for the recommendation.

Completely filled out an application for adoption meet and greet. I called, left messages and even…read moretexted them. Waited weeks. NO RESPONSE. What a crock. I totally regret completing the form. Do not complete the application form! There is no telling how/if they manage privacy and cyber security! NO KILL Oahu SPCA is VERY responsive and provides all the information they have on any available dogs. I drove out to their clinic tp pick up a foster and there were droves of people waiting to get their pets spayed/neutered as well as adopt. I was happy to donate a ton of supplies to Oahu SPCA because I can see it will go to good use. I am happy to say I helped get the foster adopted!

I have read through the reviews and my heart goes out to this organization and bless them for…read moremaking the right decision. Its not easy to say no but it is on occasion the right thing to do for the soul they've been caring for on their own time and they do know what's best for him or her because of their time with them and the circumstances that landed them there. Granted not everyone is in a place in their life to understand what it takes to do what you do and how you do it... but we must accept a no now and again, we all do... its okay, sometimes we don't see the path, actually most of the time we don't, keeps life annoying, frustrating and interesting! I was involved in rescue before cell phones no less, on the big island taking in abused & broken dogs from veterinarians and the humane society to heal, socialize & foster til a good home was vetted... I did require those adopting to pay the humane society for the dog ensuring it was legal, licensed with a certificate for spay or neuter if still needed and we followed up on that having had them sign a contract to that effect. I always tried to do it before placing them and we always turned the new owners on to the vet that knew the dogs history. I still have a little album with polaroid's of most of them lol. Funny how more often than not, they picked their Owner. A memorable red haired man in a red truck was immediately approached by our red pittie that already had her 12 puppies adopted went straight up to him, sat and stared til he said she's the one lol. He spoiled her rotten, he was a professor at the university and a brilliant humble soul himself. She was suppose to be euthanized because they didn't allow pregnant dogs at the humane society....she was (one of many} we snuck out the back door lol So bless all of your wonderful volunteers and fosters, may you folks continue the good work and I tip my pāpale to your ability to keep your heart in one piece, you've obviously already earned your wings... human-angels every last one of you. E Malama Pono

Knowledgeable ethical breeder. Beautiful, healthy pups. Couldn't be happier with my furbaby…read more Davianne is a caring breeder who is breeding healthy, gorgeous dogs.

We just lost our first furbaby and my wife was taking it hard. I found Maltipoos of hawaii on…read moreinstagram and my wife wanted a shih tzu because finding another lhasa apso is hard. Luckily Davianne just had a litter of shipoos which is perfect because I wanted a mix breed. Davianne was very understanding with our situation and helping us find the puppy that matched us. We had to wait about 3 weeks since the puppies were only 4 1/2 weeks old but she would answer any questions and let us visit while we had to wait. Thanks Davianne for Lana. It really helps with the burden of losing a furbaby!

This beautiful little store carries really healthy food and treats for our pups. Great selection of…read morefrozen raw food so difficult to choose sometimes. They've got cute clothes and a selection of collars, harnesses and so much more. Lots of local suppliers as well. This is my go to for all things Bailey and Bella

Love how I can shop here without worry that my pups aren't getting quality food. They provided me…read morewith food samples to try before investing!

I saw an online ad for a rummage sale benefiting this place and it excited us all to go. It was a…read morevery mixed visit to say the least. The Hawaii Animal Sanctuary isn't what you'd think; it's mostly a safe zone for feral cats. The smell is immediately noticeable when you get out of the car: feline feces. The hot day we were there just made it worse the longer we stayed. The coolest part of this place is that the property owns a number of World War II era tunnels. They were used for munition and food storage before being decommissioned. Now the sanctuary uses them for large rummage sales to raise money for the property. The tunnels smell old; they're humid and a bit uncomfortable for people bothered by that type of climate. They offer $5 historic tours with a guide at noted times, so be sure to be there early if you're interested. Now for the unpleasant things. We brought our dog along and I felt unwelcome. I was so confused due to the name. Asking about the makeup of the animals they care for (as stated above) it's only cats. After we did our shopping, the dog and I waited outside. It was unbearably hot in the sun. We waited under the tarp area and were quickly met with fire ants biting our feet. Going under the trees, the smell was even worse, and immediately our feet were covered with flies. They were unrelenting. It was then we headed back in to the tunnel - I'd much rather deal with humidity than filth. In come the volunteers. I was reprimanded and rudely talked to on more than one occasion while I was minding my own business. No details are necessary, only they were "yelling" at the wrong person. It really turned me off to wanting to come back or bring others here. I'm unsure about their mission even less so when rudeness is all I experienced; outside of the stench that is.

My wife and I decided to tour the bunker tunnels at the Hawaii Animal Sanctuary in Aikahi on a…read moreSaturday in July at 11:00. First, the parking is very limited and you might have park a block away or so in the residential neighborhood. If you park outside, be aware that there is a very long and very steep driveway that you would have to walk up to get to the bunkers. Be prepared for a long hot tour if you go during the summer like we did. Bring water to hydrate and make sure you use the restroom just before you arrive because there is no public restroom. The fee for the tour is only $5 and $3 for children. Unfortunately our 11:00 tour was very large with about 70 people attending. So, as we enter the bunker we crowd together so we can listen to the tour guide but the air gets warmer because of everyone's body heat so you start perspiring from the start. The tunnels add to the acoustics so that with a large crowd you can hear everyone talking which makes it hard to hear the narration. People started shushing others but that only made them talk softer which really didn't help because their voices still can be heard in the tunnels. They say that the 1:00 tour is the least crowded so that might be the best option if you want to go. After the first half hour we gave up. We were dripping with sweat and frustrated because we couldn't hear the narration so we cut our losses and left. What history we did manage to hear was very interesting so I may return when the weather cools. There is also a thrift shop in the bunker where everything they sell is really cheap. My wife managed to find a few items and it only cost her $5. All proceeds go the the animal shelter so your money goes to a good cause.

This is my honest review of OahuSPCA. Overall, I believe they are a good organization, and I…read moreappreciate that they took in my kittens when I could no longer keep them because my landlord did not allow pets. However, I do have one major concern. Last year, I surrendered my kittens to OahuSPCA and paid $150 per kitten with the understanding that they would be placed into loving, safe, and permanent homes. Earlier this year, I unexpectedly came across one of my former kittens on TikTok. I recognized him immediately and spoke with both the content creator and the current owner. I was told that she adopted him from the Hawaiian Humane Society in Ewa Beach, where he was housed alongside his three siblings. This was extremely upsetting and confusing to learn. I entrusted OahuSPCA with finding secure homes for them, so discovering that all four kittens ended up at the Hawaiian Humane Society left me feeling shocked and disappointed. I truly cared about those kittens and only wanted the best for them. Knowing they were transferred elsewhere, let alone to the Hawaiian Humane Society, after I paid surrender fees and trusted they would be placed directly into homes, has been very difficult for me to process. Don't get me wrong, I still think that OahuSPCA is good, as they are a no-kill shelter, but they need to ensure NOT to place precious cats and dogs in the hands of the Hawaiian Humane Society, because of the history and treatment of unwanted animals, and overcrowding can lead them to put down unwanted and healthy animals, sadly.

**Update I was told to reach out if the kitten was better (which he is) and they'd take him in…read more.. which they haven't .....I deeply hesitate to leave anything other than positive feedback for animal welfare organizations, but our recent experience was extremely disheartening. My family has fostered over 50 dogs and cats on island, and we regularly support local SPCA pop-ups and vaccination clinics. Recently, we found a sick kitten and submitted an intake form, explicitly offering to foster him once he received medical evaluation. After driving over an hour to the facility and waiting more than two hours to be seen, we were informed that the kitten could not be accepted into the foster program and that we would have to cover the entire medical bill out of pocket. Naturally, we weren't going to leave a sick kitten without care, so we paid it. However, the complete lack of upfront communication, transparency, and appreciation for long-time foster volunteers was deeply upsetting. If the shelter needed financial support to cover care, asking directly for a donation would have been completely reasonable. Surprising dedicated volunteers with unexpected bills after hours of travel and waiting does not reflect the aloha spirit this community relies on. I hope management reviews their intake procedures and communication protocols so other foster families aren't put in this position in the future.

Went in to support a great cause, making sure animals had a safe place while waiting for adoption…read moreand fell in love with the service, staff, and the drinks. The coffee I got was delicious, service fast, barista very polite and engaging if you wanted. And every table has cat themed board games to play for free while you wait or enjoy your drink. All the proceeds going to help fund their charity work for cars and other animals is so special as well.

Cute little cat cafe located in Pearl Kai kitty corner (get it?) from PowerHouse gym. They have 2…read morerooms - adults vs babies - for you to sit and mingle with the cats. $17 per person for 50 mins. Odd set up with the bathroom between both rooms but it works. Be careful, the cats like to escape the rooms when you're trying to enter/exit! Simple cafe style foods, a few chairs & tables to sit at while watching cats or eating/drinking. If you're prone to scents, I'd suggest you wear a face mask. Plenty of parking, friendly staff.