Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary
Our Dogs
There are approximately 85 dogs residing at Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary. We have a large variety of mixed breeds living at the sanctuary. Please take a look to find the right companion for you. New additions to the website are entered at the top of the list. You can reorder the list by clicking on the specifics in the top bar or put in a search keyword. By clicking on the photo you can enlarge it. If you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The sanctuary requests a minimum donation of $75 per dog to cover some of the costs incurred for medical care, food and spaying/neutering. All dogs are spayed or neutered, tested for heartworm and micro-chipped.
All featured animals are up for sponsorship!
 | Terrier Mix | Senior | Female | Small | Huhu, I am Ala. I am a little cutie who gets along even with cats. Well, first I will bark at them but after a while I start grooming them. I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. Bob & Sheri from Maryland and Jim from Texas are sponsoring me since 03/2010. Thank you! |
 | Sharpei-Pitbull Mix | Senior | Female | Large | I used to live in Hamakua but my owners couldn't afford me anymore and brought me here. I had mange around my eyes but that was treated. I am strong and playful but not so good with cats. I get along with another dog if it is the right one. Susana from Santa Monica is sponsoring me since 12/2010. Thank you! |
 | Hound Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Hi, I have been at the sanctuary for some time and I would like to find a family to my own. I love to be in the water, the pond here is my favorite place. I am jealous of other dogs, so I would have to be the only dog in a family. I love humans! |
 | Pitbull Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Hi, I am Anneke. I used to live nearby and I am just a wonderful dog. I am rather dominant but still get along with other dogs. |
 | Rottweiler-Catahoula Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Aloha, my name is Brandoe and I got my name because my behind looks like that one of a doe. I love to be with other dogs. Unfortunately I was brought back twice after adoption because each time my new families were moving. Would you like to give me that "forever"home? Bridget & Michael from Waikoloa, HI are sponsoring me since 03/2010. Thank you! |
 | Pitbull-Labrador Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Aloha, I am the founder of Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, together with Mary Rose. My age is giving me health problems with my skeleton. I will live my life here at the sanctuary and am looking for a sponsor only. Thank you! |
 | Mix | Adult | Male | Large | I am a brindle beauty. I am housebroken, friendly but do not like to be around cats. My previous owner moved to the mainland and couldn't take me with him. I really need a companion so if you already have a dog I would be the perfect addition. Serena from Hakalau is sponsoring me since 03/2011. Thank you! |
 | Husky Mix | Senior | Male | Large | In my life before Rainbow Friends I lived with a breeder who brought me to the vet because I was paralyzed from the waist down due to spinal meningitis. I came here where they made a sling for me and gave me massages. It took one year to heal but they never gave up on me. I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. Amanda from Villa Park, IL is sponsoring me since 04/2011. Thank you! |
 | Mix | Senior | Male | Large | My name is Clifford and I was found in Hawaiian Acres. Due to my age I have skeleton degeneration on my back side and I am very slow, but I have lovely soft fur! I love to be with other dogs because they keep me company. |
 | Pitbull-Heeler Mix | Young | Male | Medium | Alright everybody. Your chance to get a puppy who is not only beautiful but full of energy and life. Of course I need training but I am already a great dog, right?! |
 | Pitbull Mix | Adult | Female | Large | Hello, I am Coco. My skin problem is a flea allergy that is being treated. Even though I am at least five years old I would love to find a new forever home. Julie from New Jersey is sponsoring me since 07/2010. Thank you! |
 | Husky Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Hello, I am Crystal. Because of my gentle nature I am called the "therapy" dog for the incoming residents. I can put them at ease and make them feel comfortable. I like living here that's why I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Rottweiler Mix | Adult | Male | Large | "The sanctuary is a cool place", I think. I came from an enormous abusing situation and I am still thin and positive heartworm. But I love humans and other dogs and am looking forward to a bright future with a new family. Would you give me that second chance - I promise, I will always be grateful to you. |
 | Pitbull-Labrador Mix | Young | Female | Medium | Hi everybody! I am Destiny and I am bright and full of energy. I need lots of room to run around and long walks. I like to be the alpha female, therefore I prefer the company of males - they can cherish me! |
 | Spaniel Mix | Senior | Male | Medium | I am an older guy who is blind on the left eye. But I do really well with just one eye and would love so much to be close to humans. |
 | Dalmatian Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Hi, I am Dottie, one of the trustees here. One of my eyes is blind but that doesn't bother me at all. I basically came with the house when Rainbow Friends moved in here so I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Retriever Mix | Senior | Female | Large | I am a rather shy senior who should have another dog around for protection. Due to my shyness I was never adopted and now I feel quite comfortable here at Rainbow Friends. But if the right person comes along we might give it a try. Oh, and my fur is really super soft. Catherine & Armin from Pahoa are sponsoring me since 10/2010. Thank you! |
 | Mix | Young | Female | Large | Ekolu means Three and that refers to the fact that I have only three legs. I was caught in a snaretrap so that one of my front legs needed to be amputated. But I can still run around and enjoy life. When I first got to Rainbow Friends, I was very shy but I came around 100 % and now I love to sit on the couch in the house. Would you give me a second chance in life? |
 | Pitbull Mix | Senior | Female | Large | I am the greeter of the sanctuary. I am a trustee now so I can welcome everyone. Well, sometimes I don't get along with men so great. I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. The Hilo High School Rainbow Friends Club is sponsoring me since 01/2011. Thank you! |
 | German Shepherd Mix | Adult | Female | Large | I am a sweet girl, about 7 years old. As you can see I have skin problems but it has improved a lot over time. So now I have less warts which makes me very happy. Julie and her family from Keaau are sponsoring me since 10/2010. Thank you! |
 | Pitbull Mix | Senior | Male | Medium | I am an older sweetheart who was brought to Rainbow Friends because my owner moved to the mainland and couldn't take me. I had really bad mange but that is now healed and I would love to find a new forever home. |
 | Terrier Mix | Adult | Male | Medium | Hello, I am Freddie. I was brought in from a farm in Holualoa.Then I was very, very shy, while now I am much better and only a little shy. I weigh about 34 lbs., and they guess my age to be around 3 1/2 years. Even though I am shy, I am very sweet and like to please people. |
 | Terrier Mix | Adult | Female | Small | I am the sweetest little terrier mix, called Gina, that would just love you to make a fuss of me. In return you would get lots of kisses. |
 | Terrier Mix | Adult | Male | Small | Hi, I am Gypsy and I am very suspicious of new situations. I guard all the other dogs here and so you see I cannot leave. I am available for sponsorship though. |
 | Labrador / Dalmatian Mix | Adult | Male | Large | Aloha, I am Harley and my one black eye does not come from fighting. I am a darling dog, that is what they call me here. I have some skin problems but they are being treated, and I am positive heartworm. I would love to find my forever home. Can you help me? |
 | Pointer Mix | Adult | Female | Large | My name is Hiiaka, like the fire goddess Pele's sister. I am five years old and unfortunately had breast cancer. It was treated but you never know if it comes back. Therefore I am considered a special needs dog. |
 | Shepherd Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Aloha, I am Kea, one of the founders of Rainbow Friends. I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | German Shepherd Mix | Senior | Male | Large | Hi, I came in with some other animals from a not so good situation. That is why I am still on the shy side. But I am very sweet and love to swim with my girlfriend Kukui. By the way, I am the right one on the picture. |
 | German Shepherd-Corgi Mix | Senior | Female | Medium | Aloha, I came in with my boyfriend Kepa and I am also a little shy but very sweet. And I love to swim in the pond at the Sanctuary. I am on the left in the picture. My boyfriend Kepa is right next to me. |
 | Rottweiler Mix | Young | Male | Large | Howdy, I am Leroy and I am alive! I was brought to Rainbow Friends emaciated, but I enjoyed the good food and became really strong. And I got this deep bark to scare people away. I love the company of other dogs, not so much cats. Would you give me another chance? |
 | Black Labrador Mix | Young | Male | Medium | I am approximately two and a half years old and very loving. I am so proud of my white chest! |
 | Sharpei Mix | Senior | Female | Large | When I was brought to Rainbow Friends I had really bad mange and was close to death. Look at me now! I am about 10 years old but can still climb over fences up to 6 feet high, so keep that in mind if you want to adopt me. |
 | Pitbull Mix | Adult | Female | Large | I am a beautiful and strong pitbull mix. Admittingly I don't get along with other dogs so well but I am very sweet and affectionate to people. I can prove it, if you adopt me! |
 | Dachshund Mix | Adult | Female | Small | I am a special needs dog since I have a neurological disorder. I will be on medication for the rest of my life and have to be in a confined space. I am about five years old and cannot see well. Is there anybody out there who would like to take care of a handicapped dog like me? |
 | Husky Mix | Adult | Female | Medium | I am a really pretty husky mix who can climb fences and is good with other dogs. But I do not love cats, that's for sure. As a real husky I am very active and would love to find a new forever home. The Hilo High School English Dept from Hilo is sponsoring me since 11/2010. Thank you! |
 | Mix | Senior | Male | Large | Hi, I am Mistletoe, the best friend of Tanya. We would love to be adopted together because I just follow her everywhere. I just need a companion. We both are very friendly. |
 | Pitbull Mix | Young | Female | Medium | Howdy, I am Mouse and Farley is my brother. We were brought to Rainbow Friends because our family was moving. We have a little bit of mange which can be treated. Do you want to adopt me or us - we are real love balls! Laurel from Gillette, WY is sponsoring me since 04/2011. Thank you! |
 | Papillon Mix | Senior | Female | Small | Hello everybody. My name is Papie and I am the companion of Mary Rose, the founder of Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary. Since I am taking care of her you certainly understand that I can not leave here but I am still looking for a sponsor. |
 | Mix | Young | Female | Medium | Hello world! I came here because I have tons of energy and I am looking for the person who could handle me. I am very loving but still need to be socialized. Exercise is a must for me. |
 | Lab-Terrier Mix | Young | Male | Medium | I, and my brother Raita, were abandoned as very young puppies. We were very sick but have been looked after well and are now healthy and ready for a new home. |
 | Malamute Mix | Senior | Female | Large | I am a shy senior who likes to hide from people. But I am a gentle and otherwise wonderful dog. I am looking for a very, very patient new owner. Sharon and Craig are sponsoring me since 03/2010. Thank you! |
 | Yellow Lab Mix | Adult | Female | Medium | Until a couple of months ago I was living out in the woods beside Railroad Avenue in Hilo. I put so much of my energy into looking after my 8 puppies that I lost a lot of my own hair. However now that they are older I can start to concentrate on myself and my hair is already starting to return. I would love someone to pamper me for the rest of my life. The Lee Family from Waimanalo are sponsoring me since 08/2011. Thank you! |
 | Hound-Terrier Mix | Adult | Male | Medium | I am about three years old and a little shy with people, but not at all with other dogs. |
 | Sharpei Mix | Adult | Female | Large | Hello, I am Rina Khia. I am the longtime companion of Cooper. We are inseparable and need to stay together. We would need a fenced yard and will not interact very much with humans but we are good watchdogs. I am a really nice dog if you allow me some time of adjustment. Bailey Wharton from Paauilo is sponsoring me since January 2012. Thank you! |
 | Terrier Mix | Senior | Female | Medium | Hi, I belong to the senior group with my age of eight years. My age not only gives me seniority, but also my calm personality. I love other dogs, actually I don't want to be the only dog in a family. |
 | German Shepherd Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Hello, my name is Rosie. I am a senior lady and I am very shy. But if the right person comes along, maybe I can come out of my shell?! |
 | Terrier-Whippet Mix | Senior | Male | Large | I was brought in from the Hamakua Coast. I am a very sweet dog but I don't like cats at all. If you want to give an older guy a forever home just make sure there are no cats around. |
 | Heeler Mix | Adult | Male | Large | Ok, I have problems with other dogs but that doesn't mean I wouldn't be a great companion for you. Give me a chance and I will prove it... |
 | Mix | Adult | Female | Small | Ok, I have a skin condition due to an allergy but I am still a very sweet dog and get along with cats and other dogs. I was hit by a car once but that old injury doesn't bother me at all. If you would turn my life around and adopt me, I will be forever grateful. |
 | Golden Retriever Mix | Adult | Male | Large | Aloha, my life did not start out too good. When I came to the sanctuary, I was diagnosed with heartworms. Thanks to some wonderful friends who donated for my heartworm cure, I am now fully well and ready for my forever home. I am very friendly with people and other dogs. I weigh about 75 lbs. And I love to play. Camille and Eric from Hilo are sponsoring me. Thank you! |
 | Mix | Senior | Female | Large | Hello, I am Tanya. I am an older girl who came in from the highway. I am good with other dogs so if you already have a dog living with you I would be a perfect addition to your pack. Or you could adopt my best friend Mistletoe as well, that would make us very happy. |
 | Rottweiler Mix | Adult | Male | Large | My girlfriend Hula and I were left behind when our family moved abroad. They promised to have us shipped over there later on but they never did. So, I am hoping to find a new family who keeps promises. Cheryl from Volcano is sponsoring me since 01/2011. Thank you! |
 | Chihuahua Mix | Senior | Female | Small | Aloha, I am Teresa, one of the trustees of Rainbow Friends. I am a senior lady who is not up for adoption but is looking for a sponsor. |
 | Mix | Adult | Male | Large | Hi, I am Vinnie. Do you see those nice white socks I wear? And my fur is all nice and soft. If you are looking for a powerful dog who likes to walk and play we could be the perfect match. I am strong and playful but I need an experienced person to train me. And I am not so terribly good with cats. |
 | Doberman Mix | Senior | Female | Large | I am a very sweet dog but extremely shy and wary of people.. I especially love to be at the pond here at the sanctuary. Would you like to sponsor me? |
 | Pitbull Mix | Adult | Male | Medium | Hello everybody! I am Yoda, the jedi master. They say I am an alien acting as movie star but I won't comment that. All I say is I am not really good with other dogs or cats and I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. Bridget and Michael from Waikoloa, HI are sponsoring me since 04/2011. Thank you! |
 | Whippet-Terrier Mix | Senior | Male | Large | Aloha mai, I have been living at Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary for many years. I love life, like to play ball and I want to live out my life here because that is what I am used to. But would you sponsor me? |