took Kimo and Hershey to Puna. No BBB in sight.
Allen saw us and opened the gate. Hershey and Hoku started playing/wrestling by the gate. Allen pulled Hoku up the driveway because she gets dirty with the grease by the gate.
Later Hershey runs inside by the pool area. Probably because that's where Dottie gets the treats for the dogs.
She says they're playing in inside. I'm outside with Kimo, so I decide to go inside to look. Hershey's running around the table and jumping on the bench with Hoku in chase.
After a while, I tie Kimo by the gate and go retrieve Hershey.
Then we go up the street. Joey doesn't bark at first, then barks as I go to treat him. Cheryl comes out to quiet him. After I mention Kimo barks at cats if he's behind our fence but not necessarily when I take him outside. She says Joey goes nuts when he sees a cat.
Makanani. Dobie is back. Schultzie whines but Kimo doesn't really go over to sniff him.
Get caps from Helen. Said Hershey bit her accidentally when she was trying to take away a towel from him. And that he devoured a bento that she was saving on the counter.
[Friday 1/22, posted 1/24]
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
why adopt?
Every week, newspaper ads and pet stores advertise purebred English bulldogs, labs and exotic Malteses for anywhere between $500 and $1,400 per puppy. While there's a market for purebred puppies, there are so many dogs or cats out there looking for a home.
Here's the deal: You can certainly buy a purebred puppy, but adopting a pet cat or dog from a shelter will cost you less and be so much more rewarding. Not only are you giving an animal a second lease on life, but you're supporting the organizations that save these animals and you've got yourself a friend for life.
There are numerous organizations in Hawaii -- with differing philosophies -- but the overall goal is the same: to get animals adopted out to a home.
Here is what you get when you adopt from the Hawaiian Humane Society:
» Low fee: Adoption of cats and dogs is just $65. For dogs there's an additional $10 for a county license. Rabbits and smaller animals are $30 and less.
» Free care and microchip: Cats and dogs adopted from the Humane Society come spayed and neutered, with a microchip ID and first round of vaccinations, as well as deworming and a flea/tick preventative. There is also behavioral assistance for the pet's lifetime.
» Free initial vet care: The Humane Society offers vet care up to two weeks after adoption. Participating vets also offer a free initial checkup for adopted pets.
» Discounts: Many dog training and obedience classes also offer discounts for an adopted dog.
» A 30-day refund: The pets can be returned for a full refund of the adoption fee during a 30-day period. (But believe me, if they're like Kona, they seem to know this because she was on her best behavior the first 30 days.)
» Senior-for-seniors: The Humane Society is offering free adoption of a dog, or up to two cats ages 6 and older, to seniors age 60 and older.
There are other options, like working with a dog rescue group, a no-kill shelter like the Hawaii Dog Foundation, the fairly new Oahu SPCA, or taking in a re-homed pet instead of buying one new from a store.
Here's the deal: You can certainly buy a purebred puppy, but adopting a pet cat or dog from a shelter will cost you less and be so much more rewarding. Not only are you giving an animal a second lease on life, but you're supporting the organizations that save these animals and you've got yourself a friend for life.
There are numerous organizations in Hawaii -- with differing philosophies -- but the overall goal is the same: to get animals adopted out to a home.
Here is what you get when you adopt from the Hawaiian Humane Society:
» Low fee: Adoption of cats and dogs is just $65. For dogs there's an additional $10 for a county license. Rabbits and smaller animals are $30 and less.
» Free care and microchip: Cats and dogs adopted from the Humane Society come spayed and neutered, with a microchip ID and first round of vaccinations, as well as deworming and a flea/tick preventative. There is also behavioral assistance for the pet's lifetime.
» Free initial vet care: The Humane Society offers vet care up to two weeks after adoption. Participating vets also offer a free initial checkup for adopted pets.
» Discounts: Many dog training and obedience classes also offer discounts for an adopted dog.
» A 30-day refund: The pets can be returned for a full refund of the adoption fee during a 30-day period. (But believe me, if they're like Kona, they seem to know this because she was on her best behavior the first 30 days.)
» Senior-for-seniors: The Humane Society is offering free adoption of a dog, or up to two cats ages 6 and older, to seniors age 60 and older.
There are other options, like working with a dog rescue group, a no-kill shelter like the Hawaii Dog Foundation, the fairly new Oahu SPCA, or taking in a re-homed pet instead of buying one new from a store.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Kimo rather have food
took Kimo for a quick lap in the morning
Then later went to read the paper on the front steps and gave him a morning meal.
RMAS comes as he's eating. He saw them, but kept eating. Good sign.
Then I had him shake hands and lie down as they came back. Reina seemed surprised that he does tricks.
[Sat 1/16, posted 1/17]
Then later went to read the paper on the front steps and gave him a morning meal.
RMAS comes as he's eating. He saw them, but kept eating. Good sign.
Then I had him shake hands and lie down as they came back. Reina seemed surprised that he does tricks.
[Sat 1/16, posted 1/17]
Friday, January 15, 2010
Kimo runs off
Took Kimo out to poop in the afternoon
I had the leash loose as he was on the ewa side of the house.
Then he took off towards Tsutsui's house
Then ran behind the house
Then went over the stone wall
Then to the next street
Then behind a house
As I pursued, a lady yelled out wondering what I was doing running behind the house
Finally I stepped on the leash
I went to take him home and the little poi dog came over.
They sniffed, then Kimo backed off as it looked like the little dog wanted to play.
Decided to go home the long way. Pit bull barks as we go up the street.
I guess his come training needs something to be desired. Though I actually never bothered to call him to come (come to think of it).
I had the leash loose as he was on the ewa side of the house.
Then he took off towards Tsutsui's house
Then ran behind the house
Then went over the stone wall
Then to the next street
Then behind a house
As I pursued, a lady yelled out wondering what I was doing running behind the house
Finally I stepped on the leash
I went to take him home and the little poi dog came over.
They sniffed, then Kimo backed off as it looked like the little dog wanted to play.
Decided to go home the long way. Pit bull barks as we go up the street.
I guess his come training needs something to be desired. Though I actually never bothered to call him to come (come to think of it).
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Hershey yelps
took Kimo out, Gerald brings Hershey
see RMAS coming out behind us, but decided to go out instead of walking back with them
Makanani. The german shorthaired now has a companion. Looks like a Doberman. Kimo sniffs them.
up to Puna. Lulu barks. Joey barks even though I'm treating him. Hershey dives under car and finds some bread.
see Betty coming out w/ Buddha & Gaylen, even though it's not her day. She has presents for Kimo & Hershey from Buddha. Betty sees us walking. Go to see Joey and treat some more (and everybody else).
Dottie out w/ Hoku as we walk back. Let Hershey go. He runs around then follows Hoku running inside. But then Hershey yelps. I think because Hoku stepped on his leash while he was running. Hershey didn't want to play much after that and went to the gate. Hoku still wanted to play. They played a little. But Hershey yelped again as the play was getting more intense. Maybe Hoku is getting too big for him? We'll see next time.
On the way back, pick up some empty bottles on the hill.
[Wed 1/13, posted 1/18]
see RMAS coming out behind us, but decided to go out instead of walking back with them
Makanani. The german shorthaired now has a companion. Looks like a Doberman. Kimo sniffs them.
up to Puna. Lulu barks. Joey barks even though I'm treating him. Hershey dives under car and finds some bread.
see Betty coming out w/ Buddha & Gaylen, even though it's not her day. She has presents for Kimo & Hershey from Buddha. Betty sees us walking. Go to see Joey and treat some more (and everybody else).
Dottie out w/ Hoku as we walk back. Let Hershey go. He runs around then follows Hoku running inside. But then Hershey yelps. I think because Hoku stepped on his leash while he was running. Hershey didn't want to play much after that and went to the gate. Hoku still wanted to play. They played a little. But Hershey yelped again as the play was getting more intense. Maybe Hoku is getting too big for him? We'll see next time.
On the way back, pick up some empty bottles on the hill.
[Wed 1/13, posted 1/18]
Friday, January 8, 2010
Kimo gets the shakes
went to take Kimo out but he was lying down, so I dug some weeds
finally took him out. walked some with Harriet and Amy.
Was up by Ito's place. See RMAS coming. Then Gerald bringing Hershey.
Sanford was going out, so stayed on the sidewalk near his place.
Gerald walked Hershey up to me. Keith barks.
RMAS come up. Let them walk by. Kimo acts up. Correct a couple of times, then follow.
Heres comes Melinda. Get off the road boys.
After that the walk went OK.
But no Hoku today cause I'm still kind of sick (hopefully better) and didn't want to go long today.
***
That evening. Went to feed Kimo. Went inside to watch some Penn State vs. Hawaii volleyball. Kimo barked. Maybe for more food. See he peed under the chair again. When I saw it, I let out a hey and saw Kimo shake. So he does react to my hey. But I never saw him shake lie that before. So, I guess he's still pretty sensitive. Poor guy.
[1/8, posted 1/9]
finally took him out. walked some with Harriet and Amy.
Was up by Ito's place. See RMAS coming. Then Gerald bringing Hershey.
Sanford was going out, so stayed on the sidewalk near his place.
Gerald walked Hershey up to me. Keith barks.
RMAS come up. Let them walk by. Kimo acts up. Correct a couple of times, then follow.
Heres comes Melinda. Get off the road boys.
After that the walk went OK.
But no Hoku today cause I'm still kind of sick (hopefully better) and didn't want to go long today.
***
That evening. Went to feed Kimo. Went inside to watch some Penn State vs. Hawaii volleyball. Kimo barked. Maybe for more food. See he peed under the chair again. When I saw it, I let out a hey and saw Kimo shake. So he does react to my hey. But I never saw him shake lie that before. So, I guess he's still pretty sensitive. Poor guy.
[1/8, posted 1/9]
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