12-02-2025
Adoption fees will be waived at the first ever MINI Paws Big Hearts adoption event
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaiian Humane Society's Manager of Communications, Brandy Shimabukuro, and MINI of Hawaii's Store Manager, Miles Escajeda, joined Wake Up 2Day with details on an upcoming adoption event.'We are thrilled to partner with MINI of Hawaii to turn their Kapolei showroom into a pet paradise! This Saturday, February 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., we're hosting our first ever MINI Paws Big Hearts adoption event in partnership with MINI of Hawaii. Everyone is invited to join us to meet Hawaiian Humane's dogs and cats who will be available for adoption on-site and enjoy some delicious grinds. Plus, the best part? MINI of Hawaii is covering all of the adoption fees, not just at the event, but at both our Mōʻiliʻili and Kosasa Family campuses as well! To learn more about this and other upcoming events, visit
Brandy shared an introduction, to an adoptable and loving senior dog, Kona, 'Meet Kona! Kona is a 9-year-old, 28-lb terrier mix who has been waiting for a home since November 2024. Sadly, Kona's previous owner passed away and her remaining family was no longer able to provide for her care. She came into our Mōʻiliʻili Campus having tested positive for heartworm disease, a serious, but preventable illness that is spread by infected mosquitos. She thrived under our Veterinary Services' team's tender, loving care and just finished her round of heartworm treatment and is now ready to live her best life in a loving home!'
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'While this sweet senior girl can be a little shy at first, it doesn't take long for this gentle, affectionate pup's personality to shine. She'll quickly become your constant, loving companion, preferring to cuddle up by your side or tagging along with you to dog-friendly cafes, parks and beaches. This resilient girl has been through a lot in her nine years, and she definitely deserves a loving home to live out her golden years. You can meet Kona at our Mōʻiliʻili Campus daily from 11 am to 6 pm.'
Miles hopes that this collaboration through MINI of Hawaii will bring joy to the public. 'MINI of Hawaii is all about bringing joy to our community, and what brings more joy than the unconditional love of a furry family member? Plus, our team members are huge animal lovers. The Hawaiian Humane Society finds loving homes for more than 7,800 animals each year, and MINI of Hawaii wanted to support their work in a meaningful way by sponsoring all of the adoption fees, not just at this event, but also on that day (Saturday, February 15th) at Hawaiian Humane's two campuses as well. Our goal is for every dog and cat at the event to find a loving home on Saturday. We invite everyone to join us, meet Hawaiian Humane's adoptable dogs and cats of all ages, enjoy some ʻono grinds and get to know our friendly, knowledgeable team!'
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For more information, visit MINI Paws Big Hearts Adoption Event : Hawaiian Humane Society.
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