Double trouble: Two pups looking for fur-ever homes
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It's a special Wags 'n Whiskers Wednesday as KHON2 features two pups who need a good home.
Find our first Wags 'n Whiskers feature at the Hawaiian Humane Society's Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili.
A cute, cuddly pup awaits future ohana at Hawaiian Humane Society
Seven-year-old Farrah is a caramel-colored Labrador Retriever mix looking for a calm home.
The Hawaiian Humane Society said Farrah has a soft personality. She's quiet, affectionate and loves snacking on yummy treats.
She can also be found at her happy place — a cool patch of grass beneath a shady tree.
If you're looking for a loyal and loving companion, visit Farrah daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Her adoption fees have been waived, and her future ohana will get a goodie bag with essentials to help her settle in.Over on Maui, a two-year-old goofball is also looking for his fur-ever home.
The Maui Humane Society says Charlie was found scared and emaciated at Waihe'e Macnut Farms in January.
According to MHS, Charlie has been on a healing and discovery journey and has blossomed into a 'playful, loving pup who enjoys zooming around with his favorite toys, splashing in the doggy pool and romping with his canine friends.'
He's looking for a patient and loving home.
'While he may be shy when meeting new people, a few treats and a soft voice are all it takes to win him over,' MHS said.
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Interested families can contact the Maui Humane Society by emailing adoptions@mauihumanesociety.org.
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