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POI DOGS AND POPOKI gives stray, abandoned and homeless dogs and cats a 2nd chance at life.

Poi Dogs and Popoki is dedicated to providing nurturing support specifically for pet owners that need the most help in hopes that this will reduce the owners' financial burdens, reduce owner surrenders, reduce pet overpopulation, reduce the use of euthanasia, and improve the overall health and wellness of the animals and their ohana. Between food, water, shelter and veterinary care, caring for a p

et can be an expensive endeavor. In fact, more than $500 per year is spent on pet care according to the ASPCA. Those that cannot afford to continue caring for their animals may face the difficult choice of surrendering their pet to the local animal control contractor. On the island of Oahu alone, 70% of all admitted animals are euthanized.

05/26/2026

Spay and Neuter Your Pets!

The pet overpopulation problem on Oahu and all over the US means more animals will die in shelters or on the streets and beaches. We see it everyday.

But what makes this issue even harder for our animal rescue groups are the people that don't spay and neuter pets, unscrupulous and unregulated breeders, and pet owners who fail to keep their promise to adopt a pet for life.

Here is a Facebook post where a woman is looking for homes for puppies bred in her home. She also posted on that same page in January that she had 2 puppies left from a previous litter that needed homes because she already had enough dogs. But 4 months later - another litter! Incredible and irresponsible. These puppies are unsterilized and will repeat the cycle of unwanted litters.

This is another reason why we need breeder legislation. These people are part of the problem and money is their motive. Help us save lives. Adopt. Don't Shop.

05/16/2026

Lauhala is officially on the hunt for her forever home, and trust us, you’re going to want to meet this girl 💛

At just 6 months old and 20 lbs, this terrier mix is pure puppy joy wrapped in a wiggly, playful package. She’s got energy for days and would thrive in an active home that’s ready for adventures, playtime, and lots of love. And let’s be real; why keep that cold spot on your bed when you could have a built in cuddle buddy? Lauhala isn’t just looking for a place to stay… she’s ready to take up permanent residence in your heart, with a lifetime of tail wags and morning snuggles included 🐾

Her story? She was heartbreakingly left tied behind a sign where no one could see her… but by sheer luck, a family out on a walk spotted her and changed her life forever. Now she’s ready for her happy ending 🐾

Lauhala is fully prepped for her next chapter: spayed, microchipped, flea treated, vaccinated, and up to date on heartworm prevention. She’ll also complete her distemper/parvo vaccine series. She’s been fostered with both dogs and cats and is always down to make new friends!

Adoption fee is $300, and a foster-to-adopt option is available.

Think Lauhala might be your perfect match? Fill out an adoption form or reach out via DM or email at [email protected] 💌

05/15/2026

Lauhala is officially on the hunt for her forever home, and trust us, you’re going to want to meet this girl 💛

At just 6 months old and 20 lbs, this terrier mix is pure puppy joy wrapped in a wiggly, playful package. She’s got energy for days and would thrive in an active home that’s ready for adventures, playtime, and lots of love. And let’s be real; why keep that cold spot on your bed when you could have a built in cuddle buddy? Lauhala isn’t just looking for a place to stay… she’s ready to take up permanent residence in your heart, with a lifetime of tail wags and morning snuggles included 🐾

Her story? She was heartbreakingly left tied behind a sign where no one could see her… but by sheer luck, a family out on a walk spotted her and changed her life forever. Now she’s ready for her happy ending 🐾

Lauhala is fully prepped for her next chapter: spayed, microchipped, flea treated, vaccinated, and up to date on heartworm prevention. She’ll also complete her distemper/parvo vaccine series. She’s been fostered with both dogs and cats and is always down to make new friends!

Adoption fee is $350, and a foster-to-adopt option is available.

Think Lauhala might be your perfect match? Fill out an adoption form or reach out via DM or email at [email protected] 💌

05/12/2026

Tiger Lily Koi is ready to rule her forever home 👑🐾 This 4 years old tabby beauty may have an independent queen vibe, but behind that confident exterior is a cuddle-loving girl who wants all your attention to herself. She thrives as the center of your world and would do best in a home with minimal to no other animals.

She’s currently in a private foster home looking for her FURever family, so don’t miss your chance to meet this special girl! Message us to learn more or set up a meet-and-greet! As always, our adoption application link is in our bio too💛

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every kind of mama out there. 💐🐾

We celebrate the ones raising babies, the ones who have loved and lost, and the ones who chose to nurture hearts that were not born to them🐱🐶

Today, we are holding space for a very special kind of mother. The ones who came into our care scared, exhausted, and doing everything they could to protect their babies. They gave their bodies, their energy, and their unconditional love to help their little ones survive. Because of them, their babies are now safe and healthy in fur-ever homes. 💕

While their babies have found their happy endings, these moms are still waiting for their own🥺

They are waiting for someone to see them as more than just “the mom.” They are waiting for love, comfort, and a family. They are waiting for a home where they can be cared for instead of always being the caretaker. Most of all, they are waiting for their turn💗

This Mother’s Day, we ask you to remember them🫶🏻

If you have been thinking about adding a new member to your family, please consider one of our mama cats or dogs. Click the link in our bio to fill out an adoption application; foster to adopt is also available for each of these mommas! If you cannot adopt right now, fostering can make a life-changing difference. Even a temporary home helps animals heal. If neither are an option, donations of supplies or funds allow us to continue caring for these incredible mothers, their babies, and every animal that comes into our care. 🐶🐱

Every mama deserves her own happy ending. 🤍

05/06/2026

Lauhala is ready for her forever home! Foster to Adopt option available!

This 6-month, 20 lb, terrier mix is a bundle of puppy energy and would love an active home! She was left tied behind a sign where no one could see her but was found by a family out for a walk. It was sheer chance that they saw her.

Lauhala has been sterilized, microchipped, flea treated, and vaccinated. She is current on her heartworm medication and will receive the full series of vaccinations for distemper and parvo. She has been fostered with other dogs and cats and will play with anyone ready to give her some love. Adoption fee is $350.

Please fill out the adoption form if you have love in your heart for Lauhala. You can also message or email [email protected].

https://form.jotform.com/222208337801146

04/26/2026

🌺🐾 IT’S KITTEN SEASON IN HAWAII! 🐾🌺

Kind-hearted rescuers often find newborn kittens and scoop them up right away, thinking mom has abandoned them, but here’s the truth: kittens have the best chance when they stay with their mama 💕

Before stepping in, pause and ask yourself these 3 important questions:

🐱 Is mom nearby?
Mama cats may be moving their babies or out searching for food and water. Keep an eye out 👀 and give it up to 24 hours (unless there’s immediate danger). Make sure the kittens are safe, sheltered, and away from traffic. Mom might be gone for hours, but her milk is exactly what they need to thrive.

🐱 Are the kittens clean & quiet or dirty & crying?
Full, warm, quiet kittens are usually safe and waiting for mom 🤍
Cold, dirty, crying kittens may be in trouble and could need help. If possible, we always want to rescue mom AND babies together so she can continue caring for them safely.

🐱 Are they eating on their own?
Around 6-8 weeks, kittens start weaning 🥣 Try offering pâté-style food.
• Not eating? They’re likely still nursing; wait for mom.
• Eating on their own? It may be time to step in.
• Still nursing but no mom? They’ll need bottle feeding 🍼 and dedicated foster care.

🐾 Kittens in our care are placed with loving foster families until they’re ready for their forever homes. They’re spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and flea-treated before adoption 💉✨

💛 We NEED fosters! Kitten season is overwhelming, and every home makes a difference.
If you can help, email [email protected] or call 808-551-7915 📞
Rescued a litter and willing to foster? Let us support you: we provide vet care and help find them homes!

⚠️ And don’t forget: rescuing kittens is only part of the solution. Mom needs to be spayed to prevent more litters (they can have babies again in just 4–5 months!). Please support TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return).

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04/24/2026

🐾 Make a difference—one purr at a time! 🐾

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help care for our adoptable kitties at our PetSmart Kapolei & Mililani adoption rooms! 💕

Just 2 hours once a week (same day each week) can go such a long way in giving these cats the love and care they deserve.

✨ What you’ll do:
🐱 Give lots of love & socialization
🧼 Clean and tidy their spaces
🪣 Scoop litter
💊 Administer medications (if needed)
🚪 Welcome visitors & potential adopters

⏰ Shift flexibility:
• Weekday mornings: any 2 hours between 8am–12pm
• Weekday midday: any 2 hours between 12pm–4pm
• Weekday evenings: any 2 hours between 4pm–9pm

Every cuddle, every cleaned space, every moment you give helps a cat find their forever home. 🏡💖

Join us and be part of their journey. 🐾

04/22/2026

IT’S KITTEN SEASON IN HAWAII!

Fosters Needed!

We desperately need a foster for 5 newborn kittens who were taken away from their mommy by the gym at Wahiawa District Park. They need to be bottle fed and will require assistance making potty. PDP provides supplies and vet care and will place them up for adoption. Please message PDP or email [email protected] if you can foster. Help us save these beautiful lives.

Do NOT pull kittens when you find them! People frequently find newborn kittens because they think mommy abandoned them. First rule of thumb: leave the kittens. They have a better chance at survival when they are with their mom. But ask yourself these three (3) questions before walking away:

Is mom around?
Mommy might be moving kittens to a safe spot or she might be out looking for food and water. Make sure kittens are safe from other animals, sheltered from rain or sun, and away from roads. Monitor kittens for 24 hours before doing anything unless they are in immediate danger. Mommy might be gone for several hours but kittens should be raised on mommy’s milk to have the best start at a healthy life.

Are kittens clean and quiet or dirty and crying?
The longer a kitten is without mom, the greater the chance you may have to intervene. The fat, quiet kittens are content waiting for mom, often curled up together barely making a peep. The wet, cold, dirty and crying kittens may have lost their mommy - hit by a car, killed by predators, or simply trapped and dumped elsewhere. They may need to be rescued but we prefer that mommy be rescued with the kittens so that she can continue nursing them in a safe environment.

Are kittens eating on their own?
Mommy will leave kittens once they are weaned – around 8 weeks. Place pate-style wet food with the kittens to see if they are eating solid food. If they do not eat, they are probably still nursing so wait to see if mommy comes back. If they eat and you don’t see mommy, then it’s likely time to pull the kittens. If the kittens are still nursing, then they will need to be bottle fed, so we will need to look for foster volunteers who have the time to care for them.

If you can foster kittens that you’ve rescued, PDP will provide support for veterinary care and will place them up for adoption when they are ready. And remember – don’t just rescue the kittens. Mommy needs to be sterilized to avoid giving birth to that next litter of kittens in as little as 4 to 5 months! Please trap, neuter and return (TNR).

04/21/2026

Puppy Foster Needed

Lauhala is a 20 lb, 5 month old, female terrier mix. She was left tied to a tree in Ewa. She is a sweet girl that loves people and other pets, including cats! She has been vaccinated, flea treated and dewormed.

Please message PDP or email [email protected] if you are able to foster. Foster to adopt also available !

Address

Kapolei, HI
96707

Telephone

+18085517915

Website

http://www.poidogsandpopoki.org/, https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/donate-for-the-rescue-care-and-adoption-of-abused-

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