Kauai Animal Welfare Society - KAWS

10/07/2026

While it took some time to get Chloe to Seattle to our friends at Alley Cat Project, her adoption happened very quickly. Chloe went right into foster care with Regina who was looking for a sweet cat like Chloe, so she is now in her forever home. We are overjoyed that Chloe is living such a wonderful life. Thank you to all the animal care providers who cared for Chloe while she was with us, our vets & staff at Kapa’a Animal Clinic, Allison & Family for es**rting Chloe to Seattle, Alley Cat Project for accepting Chloe into their program, Regina for offering a loving home to Chloe, and all our donors & supporters who make our rescue efforts possible. We will continue to strive to give animals their best lives, whether with us at our sanctuary or in adoptive homes.

10/01/2026

Our sweet Chloe cat is finally off to Seattle to Alley Cat Project! Kaua'i's weather lately made travel a challenge and postponed Chloe's transfer for over a month. We are grateful for Allison and her family for es**rting Chloe to Seattle today, and once again, Alaska Airlines has made pet travel so easy. Wishing our girl Chloe a most beautiful life.

09/28/2026

***Courtesy Post*** Please contact Margaret via the email address at the end of the post.

I am looking for an animal lover with a heart big enough to take on a special needs dog, and if possible
her little sidekick semi feral inside/outside short haired tabby.

Cheech, my dog, is a smallish cross ridgeback, she is seven years old, spayed and chipped. Cheech is
gentle and loyal; her problem is she prefers dogs to people. Once she trusts you and knows she is safe
she will be right by your side the minute you step outside. Cheech has her own doggy door and comes
and goes whenever she wants; she is an excellent watch dog.

Mitzifu our little cat is a totally independent 18months old puss, spayed and chipped who also has her own
cat flap and goes in and out at will. Mitzifu has never used or needed a litter box. She will happily lie on your
lap or snuggle up in bed but pick her up at your peril. MitziFu like Cheech will follow you around in the yard and happily go walking with you.

They are used to doing their own thing and would benefit from a large fenced in yard or acreage. Mitzifu
of course is not contained as she is a free spirit.

If anyone is interested in my beautiful pets and wants more information, please email me at,
[email protected]

09/21/2026

There’s nothing quite like a Kauai sunrise, and the view from our cat pavilions this morning was simply spectacular. 😍

We continue to be so grateful for everyone’s support while we work to repair and clean up our sanctuary after Hurricane Lowell. We are happy to report that things are going well and we are making wonderful progress each day!

We feel incredibly fortunate to live on Kauai and help the island’s homeless animals. Thank you for being part of our journey and making our work possible!

09/18/2026

Our sweet Chloe is still hoping to catch a flight to Seattle and now we also have kittens Pistachio and Travis hoping to make it to Seattle. Chloe was unable to make her flight due to Lala and then we needed a week to regroup after Lowell. We are ready to get some felines to Alley Cat Project and they are ready to receive them.

We need a week's notice so we can make vet appointments for the health certificates. It may take multiple flights, and that's okay!

We are looking for folks flying direct from Lihue to Seattle on Alaska Airlines, with Seattle being the final destination. An es**rt flyer will need to sacrifice one of their carry-ons so a cat carrier can sit at their feet. KAWS will cover all of the expenses for the kitties' travel and will meet you at check in before the flight.

Once in Seattle, a representative from Alley Cat Project will meet you and take your feline travel companion to their foster home.

If you are interested in helping Chloe, Pistachio, and Travis get to Seattle, please send us a DM. ❤️

09/13/2026

Mahalo nui loa to everyone who has donated and stepped in to help us with repairs and clean up! We are truly touched by everyone’s generosity and kindness. 🥹

We wanted to share some new photos and video of the progress we have made over the last few days as we work to get our Sanctuary fixed up. We have a long ways to go, but we are working hard to get everything back to normal while continuing to care for all the KAWS animals.

We are still fundraising to help with our recovery efforts. If you haven’t donated yet but want to help, we would be so grateful for your support.

We will keep everyone updated. For now, know the animals are doing well, and we are extremely grateful for everyone’s generosity. ❤️

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09/13/2026

09/12/2026

***** Courtesy Post***** Please contact Margaret at: [email protected] for more information on Cheech and Mitzifu.

CHEECH
Searching for an animal lover who is used to dealing with special needs dog.
Cheech is a 7 year old cross ridgeback female who is spayed and chipped.
She is very gentle but has difficulty responding to people. Happy to be around dogs.
Cheech needs someone who can give her space and allow her to go in and out of the house
at leisure. Once she gains your trust she will always want to be close to you, but not too close.
A large fenced in area where she feels safe would be ideal.

MITZIFU

MitziFu is a beautiful semi feral inside/ outside very independent cat. She will happily sleep on your
lap or lie in bed with you, if she chooses, do not attempt to pick her up or carry her without her consent.
Mitzifu is 18 months old, spayed and chipped and a joy to have around, she will keep your yard rodent free.
Once used to her new home she will happily follow you around and stay close by your side, but she needs her freedom.

09/11/2026

I'd like to recognize these two awesome ladies, Jaelen & Ryleigh, who are our current animal care providers. They kept their cool throughout Hurricane Lowell and made sure everyone at the sanctuary was safe while I was up north with our cabin dogs. When I was finally able to get back to the sanctuary, they greeted me with smiles and helpful attitudes. It's not every day you go through a hurricane with a sanctuary full of animals, and these wonderful ladies took it all in stride. How lucky we are to have you, Ryleigh & Jaelen! -Dinah 🥰❤️

09/10/2026

We are grateful to report that our animals and our team are safe, but we need your support!

Sadly, Hurricane Lowell hit KAWS hard. Many of our fences are damaged, the waterline that provides water to our senior dogs and garden is broken, and the gazebo where we've hosted many memorable events over the years is a total loss.

There was also some damage to the roof of our beautiful new cat pavilions, and we have many tree branches to clear across the Sanctuary.

We are starting the process of cleaning up and repairing the damage, but we urgently need your help. A generous donor has offered to match the next $5,000 in donations we receive to help us get back on our feet. This means you can DOUBLE your donation and support our recovery efforts.

If you can donate today, we would greatly appreciate your help! You can donate using the link below or the fundraising button on this post.

We are looking forward to returning our Sanctuary to full function as quickly as possible so that we can welcome you to visit again soon.

Mahalo nui loa. 💛

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