Hawaii Influencers

It’s a scary concept to think about and I’m sure you just can’t imagine that you might be doing or have done something that puts your dog at risk from being stolen from you, but believe it or not, it’s true!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Dogs are taken to be sold to unsuspecting people, laboratories in need of animals to do testing, dog fighting rings, or to scam the people they took the dog from to collect any monetary reward offered or for ransom.⁠ ⁠ Purebred dogs are especially when they are still intact, are popular because they can be used for puppy mills or sold to illegal puppy More often than not, people aren’t really paying attention to who the owner of the dog is to begin with, so most aren’t going to think twice of someone approaching your dog and walking away with him or her. My property is surrounded by a tall rock wall, tall gates that are locked with a keys, and we have security cameras, and I still don’t let my dogs outside without me or my husband standing out there with them.

If your pup is not acting like their usual self, clearly sick, or injured, don’t hesitate or wait on taking your pup to the vet right away. Don’t relay on crowd funding or asking others to pay for your pup’s medical bills. Don’t worry about going broke with your dog’s food. If you wouldn’t drink water like that, why you would you make your dog drink yucky water?

Fi dog collar is a simple looking dog collar with a GPS tracker directly connected to a smartphone app that uses satellites to zone in on your dog’s whereabouts, allowing you to find your dog as quickly as possible. I currently have the first version of Fi, but Fi dog has come out with an upgraded version of their collars, Fi Series 2. Anyone who orders a Fi dog collar will automatically receive the Fi Series 2. Generally, Fi dog collars aren’t made for tiny dog breeds; however, Fi collaborates with a few small dog collar designer businesses.

We love our dogs to bits and can’t get enough of them, so getting a custom product with our pup’s face on it, is one way to level up our “crazy dog parent” status. I have customized phone cases, backpacks, and bags to show off the love for my dogs proudly, and Pets United products do not disappoint… look at the fantastic job they did on my bag featuring my pup Penelope Jane. Customized products make great gifts for fellow pet parents that demonstrate you are going the extra mile by gifting something that doesn’t come off the shelf from your local store or found in every dog parent’s life. If you’re looking to add a special touch to your dog lover swag or maybe in need of a gift for a fellow dog parent, then be sure to check out Pets United today!

Meet Safira, who is currently staying at the Best Friends Animal Shelter in Utah waiting to find her forever home. Safira is currently staying at a no-kill shelter, which means she will not be euthanized and will be kept safe until she has a place to call home, but sadly millions of dogs across America aren’t as fortunate. Front Of The Pack and Best Friends Animal Society are working together to make every shelter in America no-kill by 2025, so that every dog gets the opportunity for a second chance. Together Front of the Pack & Best Friends Animal Society have already raised over $1000 since the beginning of December to help keep dogs like Safira safe until they find their forever home.

They are one of the friendliest breeds with tests to prove it: People tend to fear pitbulls because of their size and due to some irresponsible dog owners who raise their pups incorrectly. If your feeling down, a pitbull makes a great mood booster: Although many people think pitbulls are scary, they are very affectionate and funny, making them the perfect candidate for Therapy Dog work. Pitbulls are sensitive souls and can throw some shade if their feelings get hurt: This breed has one of the most sensitive nature to their feelings, and they’re not afraid to throw shade and give you the silent treatment if you hurt their feelings. Pitbull” is not a breed, but a term to refer to different breeds: The term “pitbull” refers to different types of the bully breed that fall under this category like the American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and others.

Inspired by not finding the right gear for Tony, this ohana put their minds together to develop some pretty fun and great pet accessories for all dogs to wear and enjoy. ’s pet accessories have fun prints for canines everywhere, and a few with a touch of the aloha spirit. After a very memorable day with pup Uncle Finn, they became inspired to give back and designate a portion of their Bark Industry sales to the Maui Humane Society. If you’re looking into some new gear for your pup or want to see what our friends from the North are all about, then be sure to check out Bark Industry and spread the aloha to Canada too!

In addition to amazing reflectors, Headlight Harness has a small but powerful LED light on the chest plate that illuminates the ground in front of your dog’s path, allowing you to see anything you may want to avoid stepping in or on. After a scary incident on a nightly stroll with her pup that led to him slipping out of the harness he was wearing and almost getting hit by a car after running away, Marilyn knew that she needed a dog product that keeps her dog safer when the sun goes down and something he couldn’t easily slip out of. Headlight Harness is available in four different colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, and Black) and have a wide range in sizes from X-Small (dogs up to 10 pounds) to XX-Large (dogs up to 200 pounds). Our Pug Mom stated that it was easier to keep track and locate her pup at the park when he’s off leash thanks to the chest light.

Paradise Pawz is a Hawaii small business located on Oahu’s island and dedicated to making healthy natural treats for dogs while sourcing many of their ingredients from local Hawaii farms. Here I thought I would have a cake with a hot dog drawn on top, but Michelle made the cake look like an actual hot dog, down to the little wrapper hot dogs come in when you order them from a stand. at local weekend farmers markets: Kaka’ako Farmer’s Market (Saturday) 8:00a to 12:00p, Pearlridge Farmer’s Market (Saturday) 8:00a to 12:00p, and Kailua Town Farmer’s Market (Sunday) 8:00a to 12:00p. So if you’re looking for some healthy natural dog treats or need a cake to celebrate a special occasion for your pup, then be sure to check out Paradise Pawz and support local Hawaii small business today!

It’s impossible to ignore the impact of humans on our warming world when standing on polluted shorelines of Latin America, watching tourists sip glacier melt from plastic water bottles on a retreating glacier, trying to find specks of color in bleached reefs, or gasping for fresh air in wildfire-stricken California. For research in my book project, I recently interviewed David Katz, CEO and founder of Plastic Bank, an organization that monetizes plastic as currency to feed, house and educate the planet’s most impoverished residents. I’d watched his inspiring TED Talk with Kai that morning, and Kai told me to ask Mr. Katz if there’s any hope for his future. In response to Kai’s question, David Katz told me to do the following (you should try it, really, take a minute and try it right now):