Information about adoption

As you may know, we are not a rescue-focused group and cannot readily accept in stray dogs or dogs needing to be rehomed. 

Our main mission is to provide direct outreach to houseless dogs and those affected by domestic violence, thus helping to keep good families together during the toughest of times. 

Adoption is NEVER a first-come, first-served basis with us. Our priority is finding a permanent match and dogs in our foster care were either houseless or have been affected by cruelty in some way. Each dog has a background of unique circumstance and most have spent quite some time healing in foster care.

We provide any and all necessary treatment to bring the dog up to health prior to adoption. This may include treatment for parvo, surgery for broken limbs, heartworms, etc. While in foster, each puppy or dog receives the rehabilitation required, according to their individual needs.

All adoptable puppies + dogs are up-to-date on shots, blood tests and fecal testing. Each are spayed/neutered, microchipped, wormed and current on ProHeart and flea/tick preventatives.
K9 Kokua additionally provides Post-Adoption Support for life of the dog! *referrals of pet-sitters, health and training tips, travel recommendations and more!
Included in adoption is;  a starter amount of the specific dog's food and a familiar toy or linen. We understand the adjustment of opening your home to a new dog so each adoption begins with a sleepover period to provide a path smoothest for the dog. In addition, the sleepover period ensures that after having spent a sufficient amount of time living with the dog, the potential ohana has the knowledge and ability to then make the adoption a permanent one. This is all done in best interest of the dog’s current and future happiness, safety and well-being. #AdoptionThePonoOption 

We ask for: $200 for adult dogs, $300 for puppies(<1yr). 

100% of the adoption amount goes back to helping the next dog.
By adopting, you are not only saving that pup/dog's life, you are making it possible for the next puppy or dog to receive help.

Brie

Brie was a long time stray who made her way to a stretch of a houseless beach encampment where she rummaged for food or relied on the kindness of surrounding humans. Some humans were not and viewed this sweet, timid dog as a nuisance. They would shoo her away by shouting and throwing things her her direction.





Foster care has allowed Brie to learn many new things about life, including what a joy it is to run and play! 

Brie needs a calmer human to understand and allow her to go at her own pace. Loving energy in the environment will help her to build confidence with a patient human who can see Brie for the magnificent gal she is. If you are seeking a dog to cuddle with, Brie is not the dog. We aren’t saying she may not be capable of it later, we know with certainty that she needs time to warm up to strangers first. Having another dog in the home that is friendly with her would help her a great deal.This innocent’s past treatment from humans has made her fearful in ways which dictate she have a very patient human. She does not do well with change so if you are planning on moving within the next 5 years, this beautiful dog would regress into the terrified dog she was the day she was trapped. 

Brie enjoys relaxing and romping in a secured yard and is waiting for her special someone to notice her for what she is….a hidden gem. Could you be the one to help her shine once again? She looks larger in photos but is considered to be a smaller-medium sized dog weighing in at only 30lbs! This special gal would be perfect for a retired person or couple who spend a lot of time in their quieter home where no children are present.

If you know that your home and lifestyle matches Brie’s need of stability and lifelong acceptance, she would love to hear from you! 
 

Max is an approximately 10 month old terrier mix with a blossoming sweet personality. This little fella came to us through a person who tried their best to care for them after removing him from a poor situation when he was a young puppy. This kind-hearted person experienced a decline in health rendering them incapable of providing further care and social skills to this 16 lb. darling boy so he reached out for help. 

While in temporary foster care, this little fella has already learned so many things like having better manners around other dogs. During assessment, his initial reaction towards a large dog was not a good one, purely because he lacked confidence. It only took him a few days to learn a routine, especially around other animals, and now seeks out that same large dog out for cuddle sessions! He’s come a long way and would absolutely benefit from learning more! 
Max is neutered, microchipped, UTD on vaccinations and preventative care. He enjoys a diet of puppy kibble, twice a day and has learned how much joy there is in being wrapped in the arms of a nice human. Max has gone from guarded farm puppy to smooshy sweetness eager to learn more. He has not had the pleasure of living in a home with children yet but can learn if there are older, experienced, kids to help him.

If you are seeking a companion to grow old with and can provide the stability he needs for the rest of his life, please submit an adoption application by clicking the button below.