Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary

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Scroll down to see photos and information about our dogs and cats.

Come and meet our available animals in person if you are interested in adopting or fostering !

You may visit the Sanctuary at 17-382 13 Mile Rd, Kurtistown, HI 96760

Our Adoption Specialist Camille can be reached at (808) 896-4951

Mary Rose can be reached on site by text at (808) 494-8700

Our main office number for messages (808) 982-5110

Our email is : mail@rainbowfriends.org

We offer an off-island adoption program for our animals that fit the fly out criteria. You can adopt a Rainbow Friends Animal from wherever you live and we’ll ship the animal to you. Please contact us by email for information on logistics and personal service for your selection.

Off Island Adoption Charges have additional fees associated with the transport.


Meet Our Dogs at Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary

Astrid

Astrid is a sweet and loving pittie who loves pets and playing with stuffie toys. She’s about 3.5 years old and loves all people. Astrid also loves to go for walks. She would best as an only pet. He tail is always wagging as she’s happy to see everyone!

Jimmy

Jimmy is a supermodel, he loves to bask in the sun and daydream, go for walks and get pets. He is neutered, light brown, would be best as an only dog, not good with small dogs, cats or any smaller animals. He is a hound mix, playful, appreciative, such a sweet boy! Jimmy is neutered.

Margaret

Meet Margaret! She’s shy and reserved, but she’s a good girl, no drama. We suspect she was probably tied up outside for most of her life and didn’t interact much with people before she came to Rainbow. Poor thing was quite closed off when our volunteer, Stone, started working with her. She has definitely been coming out of her shell more and more. She walks with dog pal; Ehu, and hangs with other dogs in the pond area, swimming and getting to socialize more. If another dog harasses her, she doesn’t like it. She’s older and understandably a bit of a curmudgeon. We are not sure how she is with cats and chickens, but believe she would likely be fine with anyone who likes her.

Sensei

Sensei and Kenzie are brothers who were abandoned at the Rainbow Sanctuary in bad shape. Both are timid, but have come a long way since we met them. They are shy at first, then warm up fairly quickly and are sweet dogs. Sensei is great on walks. They get along with other dogs and don’t bother our chickens or cats.

Shyla

Shyla is related to Dorothy and Cheyenne. She is approximately 5 years old. She is from the Catahoula pack. Shyla is not good around farm animals. She gets along with other dogs well as she lives with her sister Cheyenne at the Sanctuary. She loves human companionship, but has no leash training yet. Our volunteers are working with her. Shyla is responding well.

Dorothy

Dorothy came to the Sanctuary with her mother and siblings. She is a beautiful, young Catahoula. Dorothy has the run of the Sanctuary as our resident canine trustee. She gets along with everyone and helps us determine if other dogs are friendly. Dorothy is not leash trained and will need a gentle human to train her into a more domestic partner. She is a love.

Lily

Lily is a sweet rambunctious and happy girl. She was recently abandoned at Rainbow gate. Lily is full of energy and would love a home with a fenced yard to run and play. She is young and weighs in at about 50 pounds. She would be happiest as your only fur baby.

Huntah

Huntah is a Terrier, American Pit Bull/Bulldog neutered male. He has a heart as big as he is. Loving and playful, behaved with children. A bit fearful of men at first, probably due to past trauma. Huntah loves meeting dogs at his fence and showing them his zoomie skills. He might do best as only animal in a home.

Sophie

Sophie is so happy and has so much love to give. Sophie is a jumper, so she can sporadically jump because she gets so excited.

Sophie likes swimming. She is around 7 years old.

She is very sweet and would do well with people that either have a lot of land or like to run as she appreciates getting her energy out. She would be good with a family. For the first few months she will need attention and could use some leash training. Volunteers have referred to her as “irresistible”!

We are not sure how she is with cats.

Lucky

Lucky is an elder dog, 10 to 12 years old with some spinal/vertebrae problems. Her new family will have to be careful with her jumping around. She is fine with other dogs but can chase chickens and cats. Come meet Lucky at Rainbow.

Brandi

Brandi is our resident office trustee. This sweet senior boy is about 10 years old. He spends his days looking out the screen door when he is not being walked around the property saying hello to all his friends. He is good with other dogs and animals. He lived with an elderly couple who had health issues before coming to Rainbow Friends. Brandi is easy going and mellow. He would make the perfect companion for a senior citizen looking for an easy sweet dog.

Marie

Marie is a 4 year old, spayed female Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed. She would do best as the only animal in a home. Marie is reactive to other animals and small children. She loves adult humans.

Anthem

Anthem is a female Basenji Mix, who is affectionate, yet elusive. Anthem can be an escape artist, she is very smart and loves to sit on your lap. She is middle age and gets along well with all other animals. She will chase pigs but will not harm them.

Kenzie

Kenzie and Sensei (see below) are brothers who were abandoned at the Rainbow Sanctuary in bad shape. Both are timid, but have come a long way since we met them. They are shy at first, then warm up fairly quickly and are sweet dogs. They get along with other dogs and don’t bother our chickens or cats.

Brody

Brody is a happy three to five year old, beautiful male Pittie, who is always smiling and excited to see you. Brody loves to give hugs and kisses. He can be good with other dogs, depending on the dog. His new girlfriend Dorothy visits him daily. He is good with cats! He also loves walks, teats, and belly rubs. He knows sit and shake.

Rocco

Rocco is a medium sized dog. He is currently in foster care waiting for his forever family. Rocco is a chill dog. He is polite around other dogs, children and people. He does get excited around chickens and birds when he is at the park, but other times he avoids them without thought. He enjoys sitting by your feet, camping, sleeping in a tent and swimming in the ocean. Rocco is an accomplished acrobat and can often be found high in the rafters of his living space.

Bruno

Our brindle, grey muzzle Bruno is a great dog. He is calm and doesn’t jump or bark or pull on the leash during walks. He is good with other animals and currently shares a living space with his pal Lovey. He can be shy and skittish at first, but warms up with treats. He is a gentle, easy boy that needs a family to love him. He is likely over 5 years old.

Prince

We think this dignified dog would also look good in a top hat! Prince is over five years old, about medium energy and walks pretty well on a leash. He likes car rides and sniffing on walks. He gets very excited and immediately starts whining in excitement when he sees the leash. The bonus is that he ignores chickens!

Sandi

This sweet female is a recent addition at Rainbow. She was found tied to Rainbow front gate. We are seeking a special medical foster or adopter for her. She is Heartworm positive and needs special medication that we will provide for you. This is something she can recover from with rest and antibiotics. We estimate that she is 4 years old and 40 pounds. She is spayed. She is an easy girl on leash and super friendly. She even comes with blue spots on her tongue!

Max

Max was a rescued dog during the 2018 Kilauea Eruption. His family had to evacuate and did not return for him. Consider this great dog to be part of your family.

Kahleo

Kahleo is a love bug indeed. He has grown in Aloha at Rainbow. Kahleo in Hawaiian translates to “the sounds, voice” and he has one! He is an excellent protector of his family, yet snuggle buddy, who loves and appreciates the attention. His energy is true, and he aligns beautifully with like minded souls. Though his genuine sincerity, he is sure to take care of you and yours for years to come. Here he is giving love to his favorite volunteer, Stone Willow.

Mauka

Mauka is a handsome 3 year old Sharpei, Mastif, and hound mix. He is a picky fellow and selective about his people. It takes time for him to trust folks, but once he does, he’s super sweet. Mauka is looking for a special person with lots of patience to help him blossom. He loves to run around the Rainbow pond and play. Come meet Mauka.

Max

Max is our sweet and handsome brindle. He loves to run around the Rainbow pond and “Max”-imizes sweet boy behavior! He comes on recall and knows the sit command. He has previously lived with female dogs. Come meet Max at Rainbow.

Ehu

Meet Ehu. Ehu loves people! He has a lot of energy and loves to run. He can get along with other dogs, de[ending on the dog. Because he is so excitable, we would not recommend a home with small children. Come take Ehu for a walk at the Sanctuary.

Sweetie

Sweetie is a sweet pup who’s best friend is Coco. They have lived at Rainbow for a long time and need work socializing with new people. They are shy at first, especially Sweetie. They would do best in a fenced in yard as the only dogs. Both are very playful. They come on recall and are not jumpy.

Coco

Coco is a sweet pup who’s best friend is Sweetie. They have lived at Rainbow for a long time and need work socializing with new people. They are shy at first. They would do best in a fenced in yard as the only dogs. Both are very playful and Coco loves water. They come on recall and are not jumpy.

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is related to Dorothy and Shyla. She is approximately 5 years old. She is from the Catahoula pack. Cheyenne is not good around farm animals. She gets along with other dogs well as she lives with her sister Shyla at the Sanctuary. She loves human companionship, but has no leash training yet. Our volunteers are working with her. Cheyenne is responding well.

Momi & Alakai

Momi and Alakai are a male and female bonded pair. They are very sweet and love people. They have a lot of energy and will need leash training with a family dedicated to spending time training them. Come to Rainbow Friends to meet these two!

Clifford

Clifford is about two years old, and weighs 50 lbs. We think he might be a Fox Red Labrador, possibly mixed with a Ridgeback and/or Vizsla. He is a healthy attractive guy. He has spent the last 5+ months in a foster home. We don’t know any of his history, but his fearfulness might suggest that life might have been hard for him before he came to the Sanctuary. It will take him a while to build trust. He has come so far in 5 months. He loves to cuddle and hang out in the kitchen and go for car rides. He rarely barks, but sometimes growls protectively. He is still very nervous in all unfamiliar situations with unfamiliar people but is doing very well at his foster home. His foster family will donate a crate, toys and flea meds. Call the Sanctuary if you are interested in meeting Clifford.

Our Cats at Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary

A Note about FIV/FeLV Positive Cats : There is a lot of controversy regarding these diseases; FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) or FeLV (feline leukemia virus) – these viruses break down the immune system. They infect about 2 – 3% of the cat population and are mainly spread by fighting, biting, mating, mutual grooming, litter boxes and sharing food/water bowls. There is a vaccination against these diseases for otherwise uninfected felines. They DO NOT infect humans or other animals, only cats. Cats should live indoors with other cats only if they, too, have the virus. Regular veterinary examinations and health care will keep them healthy. Reducing stress in their environment and providing nutritious food and fresh water will also help. Please consult your veterinarian for more information about these diseases.

Cheddar

I am a warm and loving older gentleman waiting all these years for a person to call my own. We could share some love and companionship. I enjoy a good rub and a lap to sit on while you pet me. I will purr for you as you do this. I had my dental work done last October, I’m good to go and have been biding my time waiting for my new furever home. I’d welcome the chance to win your heart and home!

Dave

Dave is a very friendly cat. He loves to sit on your lap. He scoots around on this stomach most of the time. He doesn’t stand up, we are not certain why he has this condition although it seems to be getting better and he is able to use his litter box.

Amelia

Amelia is a beautiful black calico with a locket and leggings. This 3-year old is all dressed up and ready to go! Friendly and out-going. She’d really like to be adopted with her long-time buddy Layla. They make a pretty couple and will provide you with hours of love. Amelia resides in Marianne’s Cattery at Rainbow.

Gardener

Gardener lives in the Garden wing and is beginning to become friendly with volunteers that clean and feed.

Bandit

I reside in Miracle House with other FIV/FeLV felines. I’m pretty chill and always looking for some attention from whomever may come to visit. I enjoy the catio and all the windows Miracle House has to offer. Won’t you open your house’s windows to me, so I an look out of them too?

Sondra

Sondra is a 5-7 year old female, Grey Tabby. She is shy at first with strangers but warms up in a short while. Recently she had dental work done and is now happier and healthier. She can be an indoor or outdoor cat. Sondra does well with other cats. Come visit Sondra in the Garden Wing at Rainbow Friends.

Spencer

Spencer is FIV/FeLV Positive. He is 2 or 3 years old and friendly from afar.

Col. Gus Grayson

A Russian Blue with diamond necklace and goatee. He is a distinguished fellow in Miracle House wearing his military rank with pride. He resides in peace along with all his other fellow FIV/FeLV positive felines. Will become a friendlier guy once he gets to know you a little better. Won’t you please come and take a look or bring a few treats and pets?

Zorro

I am a large black DSH male, about 8-10 years of age, with lovely chestnut overtones to my silky black coat. I am most curious with new people and, cautious at first, will venture into the “friendly” mode sometime quickly, sometimes slowly – who knows? I get along with other cats, enjoy a good catio and a warm lap, depending on my mood. Come and see if I would make a nice addition to your already wonderful family! I am in the Wing.

Tandy

Tandy is our resident roaming cat who cruises around the Sanctuary and gets along with everyone.

Mineola

Hi! My name is Mineoloa.

I’m another one of those FIV/FeLV cats living in Miracle House waiting for the most wonderful person to come into my life to whisk me off my feet and take me home! I have sad eyes but a very cute face. I’m friendly and will greet you at the door when you come home!

Working Buddies

These cat buddies are working cats that hang out in the rafters of the building and come down for treats and occasionally will let a human pet them. They would be great as outdoor barn cats to keep your mouse population at bay.

Mason

Mason is a handsome brown tabby boy, 5 – 7 years old currently residing in Marianne’s. Marianne’s currently houses Rainbow’s most adoptable felines. Mason is enjoying his cozy hidey-hole for some personal time. Come visit him and all his friends!

Ash

Hi! I’m Ash.  I am a handsome feline with a great stare. I am a FIV/FeLV positive male Russian Blue who may be a little shy with you at first but give me a chance, a few treats and I will warm up to you in my time. I would love to have a human to follow around who I could call my own. I should be kept indoors and enjoy my very own window on the world. I’ll be waiting in Miracle House – where miracles really do happen!

Resi

Resi is a halfway friendly FIV/FeLV positive kitty.

Pompon

Pompon is a FIV/FeLV Positive friendly tabby.

Frankie

Aloha! My name is Frankie. I am a very friendly boy who craves attention, love and YOU! I am about 5 years old, neutered and cute.

I don’t know what happened to me though. One day my person took me to the vet and they cut off half of my tail. I guess it was to help them keep me clean since I have incontinence. Then, they dropped me off at Rainbow Friends! The best place for you to keep me would be outside. Perhaps you have a nice fenced yard? Rainbow Friends would be very happy to lend you a large cage to keep me in for 2 – 3 weeks until I get used to you and my new home. Many people have had incontinent cats and we can work things out to everyone’s benefit. Will you be the one?

Freckles

Freckles is a 5-7 year old female Torti. She is an outdoor working cat. This kind of situation would be best for her. Her pals are Max, MJ, Sondra or any other feline in the Garden Wing. She would become friendlier over time once she gets to know and trust you. Come visit her in the Garden at Rainbow Friends. She is beautiful.

Ragamuffin and Pirate

Ragamuffin is an 8-10 year old Tabby. He and Pirate are an indoor/outdoor duo. Ragamuffin has been working on his skin and coat. Pirate is a handsome one-eyed tabby boy about 5-7 years old. When he was young, an eye infection resulted in the loss of his eye. This doesn’t stop him, he’s super chill and would enjoy a home and or catio- environment in order to come into his full potential. They are ready for adoption. Come meet them at Rainbow.

Morris

Hi! I’m Morris. I currently reside in Miracle House at Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary with 14 other cats with FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) or FeLV (feline leukemia virus). These viruses break down my immune system. They DO NOT infect humans or other animals, only cats. I should live indoors with other cats only if they, too, have the virus. Regular veterinary examinations and health care will keep me healthy. Reducing stress in my environment and providing nutritious food and fresh water will also help.

Ophelia

Ophelia is a young female, grey bi-color cutie. FIV/FeLV Positive. She lives with the other FIV/FelV Positive cats in Miracle House at Rainbow. Ophelia is playful and kind, and gets along with everyone well, snuggles up to you when you come and visit her. She is very healthy and with your excellent love and care will stay that way for a long time.  She can be adopted with most any other feline from Miracle House Cattery if you’d like two companions.  She is a very special cat.

Andrew

Andrew is an 8-10 year old male, Flame Point Tabby Siamese. A quiet guy. Another one of the gang in Marianne’s Cattery at Rainbow Friends.

Jenna

Jenna is part of the outdoor garden group. She lives with Twila (below). She is a 2 – 4 year old female, who would be a good working cat. She will become friendly with food motivation, live outdoors with safe places to sleep and hide. She is spayed.

Theo and Tuscon

Theo (Tux) and Tucson (Orange Tabby), are a Working Cat Duo. They are brothers, 1-2 years old. These boys, especially Tucson, will become friendly over time. Young, healthy cats who just didn’t quite make it to the adoption market. They would make an excellent addition to your o’hana keeping the pests out of your yard and other buildings.

Boots

Hi I’m a beautiful Tuxedo who lives in Maryanne’s Cottage at Rainbow Friends. Come visit me.

Twila

Twila is part of the outdoor garden group. She lives with Jenna (above). She is a 2 – 4 year old female, who would be a good working cat. She will become friendly with food motivation, live outdoors with safe places to sleep and hide. She is spayed.

Max

Max is a 5-7 year old male, Brown Tabby. He’s a gentle soul who is kinda shy at first. He responds well to treats and likes to be brushed and talked to. He won’t ask for much, and he’s good with other cats. Max can live both indoor and outdoor. You’re gonna love him once you meet him. He will steal your heart.

Elliott

Elliott is a 6-8 year old male dressed up in his Tuxedo with a locket. He is a beautiful and friendly guy just waiting for his forever home. Elliott is always ready to make a new friend and have a good time! He gets along with other cats, but hasn’t been tested with dogs or children.

Bernie

Bernie is a 4-6 year old, DSH Black Male w/one eye. Bernie is a gregarious, likable at 5 – 7 years old. He lost his eye due to an infection as a kitten. He’ll follow your every move to see what you are doing. He doesn’t miss a thing nor does it stop him from exploring his curiosities. He calls the Ti Room his place of residence and would love for you to come visit and perhaps even take him home!

London

London is a 7-9 year old DSH Black Female. She has a nice brown hue to her black fur as she bathes in the sunshine. She is friendly when approached, but very much her own cat. The word for her is “luxurious. London does well with other cats too. She would like her own sunny perch and human companionship London is in the Wing at Rainbow Friends.

Edgar

Edgar is a long faced brown tabby around 7 – 9 years old. He’s curious and gets along well with all the other cats in Marianne’s. He is very shy at first and quiet. He loves his treats and always comes around for them when someone makes them available. Edgar would like to have a home and human of his own in his senior years.

BW

BW is a 7-9 year old female, DSH bi-color, black and white. She is a very playful, gregarious, spunkie little female. BW can be hesitant at first, but warms up when she gets to know you. She is fun to watch as she runs around looking for the treats you may bring. She’s a small and compact feline ready for her new home! She gets along well with all her cat mates! She is in the Wing at Rainbow Friends waiting to meet you.

Marilyn

I am a female, petite black and white kitty cat with one-eye. I may be a little shy with you at first. Be patient and give me a chance. A few treats, a kind touch and friendly voice will go a long way and I will warm up to you in my time. I would love to have a human to follow around who I could call my own. I’m good with other cats and am indoor only. A lovely window would be great! Looking forward to meeting you.

Colby

Colby is an 8-10 year old male, Orange Tabby who lives in Marriann’s Cattery at Rainbow. Colby is a large cat, who is curious of visitors. A quiet guy, who may enjoy a look out the window while waiting for his forever home. Colby gets along well with other cats too! He is a gentle giant needing a dental exam for an estimated cost of $350. Please consider a donation in order for him to enjoy his crunchies to the fullest extent!

Honey

Honey is a tuxedo girl, 1- 2 years old. She is very friendly and outgoing. Honey needs a little fattening up (otherwise, healthy) to achieve her full potential. She’s a real charmer!

Layla

Layla is a lovely black w/calico markings residing in Marianne’s with her best friend, Amelia. They prefer and would thrive in each other’s company in their new home and provide you with hours of love and attention.

Geoffrey

Geoffrey is a low-key gray tabby boy in need of a dental exam in order for him to become the very best he can be. Estimated cost: $370. Can you help him out? Any amount will help! Mahalo.

Kami

Kami is a lovely calico girl enjoying her best life in the Ti Room at Rainbow.

Zany’s Cats

Alert on-lookers who call Zany’s Lodge their home at Rainbow.

Calypso

I am a heavy-weight calico gal who lives with the other FIV/FeLV felines in Miracle House. I’m pretty cute up close with a personality to match. I love attention and food as well as a sunny window or catio to lounge in or on! Do you have an extra lap? I love those too!

Lex

Lex couldn’t even sit down for his picture! Had to roll over for face and tummy rubs. He’s white with gray markings and is 3 – 5 years old. He may be a bit shy at first but warms up quickly to receive attention. He would welcome a forever home of his own. Lex currently lives in the Nursery Room at Rainbow.

Malie

Malie is a beautiful female black cat with calico and white, 3 – 5 years old. She is a lovely cat with a great disposition just waiting for a forever home to call her very own. Will you be the one?