Paws on the Path

Every month, dozens of canine paws hit Hawaii's scenic hiking trail as part of the Hawaiian Humane Society's "Paws on the Path" hiking club.

From the Makapuu lighthouse to Aiea Loop and the Maunawili Gulch Trail, canines of every breed, mix and size (and their accompanying humans) get together to hike and socialize.

On the last hike -- in March along the Maunawili Gulch Trail in Waimanalo -- the gathering included huskies as well as golden retrievers, German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, boxers, a beagle, Chihuahua, King Charles spaniels, poi dogs and even a rare Havanese named Nukilani.

"It's a great way for people to come out, socialize and get one-on-one time with their animals," said HHS community outreach coordinator Bianca Trombi. "It also gets people who are dog lovers together. We get dogs of all sizes and all breeds. It's a fun mix."