2020

You will always be in our hearts and we will never forget you!

So sad to lose this member of our family. Our new little foster fail buddy. We had to make the horrible decision of putting him down after his health went straight down in just a few days. When we fostered him we battled skin issues. Finally after getting some control over it we started noticing him doing something weird with his mouth. Finally, we realized he was having seizures and they were increasing in frequency and intensity. After a month of dealing with those and medication for them, it seemed we had them under control for 3 days. Seizure free, yes! The night after his follow up appointment he starts acting weird again being restless, anxious, panics, hiding. From Sunday to Friday down hill he went. Symptoms increased, he didn't what was going on, stared at the walls, forgot all is commands and tricks, barely could recognize his name or us. The vets were perplexed. They had a team trying to figure out his case. Never seen anything like it. Finally, after not sleeping, eating, losing his bowels we had to make the horrible decision. So so sad! How could your health turn so fast?! The vets think it was brain disease or autoimmune. Sorry buddy. We are glad to get to meet him and enjoy his time, joy and presence while he was around. Glad he is in a better place now!

UGH!

Nalu learns to skate. Good boy.

Good Boy

Such a good buddy.

I love my people.

Snuggles.

We will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge buddy :(

Out of nowhere this dog came up to us. It brought us all this joy and great energy and wanted to play with us. It even got in the water to go after us when we went to surf. It must of felt our sadness about Nalu. We didn't know where it came from but figured a van down the beach. I always see that van and had never seen this dog. The next time we went there, the van was there but no dog. Strange. Cheerful, playful and full of joy it brought us to let us know it is possible in another dog. Thanks Nalu for showing us you're still with us.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Arabella

Like Mommy as a little girl.

This little girl had her leg broken and it didn't heal.

We gave her as much love as possible before her amputation.

So sweet.

Many Cat.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Shelby

Well, we got another dog.

Meet Shelby.

Super affectionate, sweet, well mannered girl. Reminds us of a combo of Benny (the way he lays and played with his toys), Sadie (the way she is loving, cuddles, wants to be around you constantly, and Nalu (the way she runs to you all out with complete joy).

Thank you thank you thank you for another great dog.

The story:

We were stalking the MHS website for dogs and I came across her. We went to volunteer and there was nothing to do in the cat ohana. Not many cats, no kittens and everything was spotless. So, we went to look for this girl. She wasn't in the kennels so we went to chose another dog to walk and I couldn't find a good one. I saw her name on the walking board, so I asked about her. She was already taken and set aside for the Wings of Aloha program to fly to the mainland. I asked another girl if I could see her because we were interested in her. She said sure and that she could talk with the front desk about her not going. So, we took her out and from there the head lady (who new about Nalu and felt so bad) let us know that we could take her to foster and see if she was a good fit. Turns out she was not spoken for, she was a barter dog to fly with another dog. What are the chances of that. Ok, so she went home with us for a week and there was no giving her back!

Done and done. Another dog. Shelby. Meant to be.

Her checking out Petco.

Pretty face.

The interview went well.

Hi, Mavy. I really want to chase you!

We took her for crapes.

I love you!

So good.

Who loves who more??

Pretty Mutt.

I love Nalu's bed.

Another relaxing Petco trip.

Walk with Babi to the beach.

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Shelby

So loving

Gymnastics Therapy Dog

Little person.

So cute.

Best friends.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Missing Mavy

We were happy to be home.

However, we miss the snow!

And.....mostly our cat Mavy.

He ran off the day we left Maui before we could get him in the carrier to take him to the boarders. Smart CAT! He knew. Our neighbor offered to feed him while we were gone. So, I left her food and she fed him for a few days then didn't see him again. Since someone was staying in our home for our home exchange we thought he was just scared, hiding and would come back when we returned.

Well.....nope. Still waiting. Our neighbor made us hopefully saying her cat was missing for 3 months and her son's cat was missing for 4 months.

Fingers crossed. We miss him!

He went missing. :(

Here kitty kitty!!! Mavyyyyyyy.....Mavyyyyyyy.

We miss this guy.

UGH!

Sent out fliers, texts, emails......

He loved to eat so we hope he comes back soon. Surely, he is missing his food!

Snuggles.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

MHS

Back to one of our favorite things to do. Helping the Humane Society.

They had a bird.

Fosters.

Love how they stand up to Shelby.

Buddies.

Peek a boo.

Baby Girl

Boss Cat.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Cat and Dog

It was fun having these 2 fosters. Boss Cat and Baby Girl.

We loved how they stood their ground to Shelby.

The cats ruled.

We will miss you guys!

Cat and Dog

https://youtu.be/IAPjVoWn4vo

Shelby just wanted to play.

Please?

Come on Cat.

Whose in charge?

Snuggle bug.

Exploring.

Boss Cat.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Shelby

Shelby is an amazing dog. We feel blessed to have her.

So fun, happy, full of joy, submissive, friendly and playful.

We love you girl. Benny, Sadie and Nalu would of loved you too.

Watching the giants roll into one of our favorite surf spot.

Buddies.

Playtime.

Tug o war.

Watching the boys.

Learning the piano.

Time to ride a bike.

Good Girl, riding a bike.

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Kitties

The shelter has not had any kitties, bottle babies and very few cats for months!

It is great news, but we have missed our fur babies.

I finally got the text....baby kitties have arrived.

YAHOO!!!!

3 little females: Mae, Sunshine, Baby Blue.

We were not the only ones excited! Shelby is in heaven with her little friends. She has been a big helper keeping them clean! Thanks Shelby for being gentle, loving, and such a helper!

https://youtu.be/9EZwE5T1Y-k

3 pack.

Baby Sunshine.

Hudson the helper.

Shelby just wants to play.

Baby Mae.

Happy boy.

Sweetness.

Aw.

OMG That face!! Baby Blue. Lover, Cuddle bug.

SO CUTE!

Hungry? Got milk?

Justin loves them.

My fur babies.

Buddies!

Milk Coma.

Baby Blue always falls asleep after she eats.

Yep, I'm happily dancing with them.

Baby Fur Momma, hahaha.

Shelby Girl.

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Kitties

Lots of kitty pics. Quarantine and cuteness = photo sessions.

These kittens are so cute it is hard not to take their picture.

Buddies.

Cuddles.

Big bed for a little girl.

So tired.

Just a hanging.

Look closely. Milk coma.

Hard life being a baby kitten.

Two at once.

Hudson LOVES baby grey.

Love.

Shelby pretending to eat her food while she patiently waits to eat their leftovers.

Baby Mae finally went for the kibble.

Best thing ever! Mine!

Shelby playing with the kittens.

I ate so much, I am falling asleep.

SOOOO Cute.

He is in love.

Can I go outside?

Hahahhaha.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Babies

Some kitten moments.....they are so fun to have around. A lot of work but I find it rewarding.

They really warm all of our hearts.

My constant little babies.

She loves this bowl.

Snuggle bug.

Watching funny dog and cat videos while all of our animals sleep. HA!

Baby Mae helping Dylan write his story.

Sharing.

Love this kitten.

Sometimes you have to just lay around.

Hmmmm...

Bird or Cat?

Mouse? She helps me sit still through the day.

The End.

Sunshine watching dogs on TV.

My neck would be killing me.

Love how they fall asleep anywhere.

Justin loving kittens.

So helpful.

Lovebug.

Cat naps.

Lounging.

Nap time.

Hanging out.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Bye Babies

2lbs and 8 weeks, time to say goodbye :( :(

We LOVED having Sunshine, Babyblue and BabyMae.

Blue and Mae are such snugglebug lovers, it is hard to say goodbye.

We always stalk the Humane Society's website to see if they get adopted and Sunshine and Mae got adopted the next morning by 10 am!! Yay, whew! That made us so happy.

We had them from 4 weeks to 8 weeks so we were very attached.

Luckily for us they got another 4 pack of babies in that needed fostering, so I went to get them the day before the others needed to go in for surgery. We brought them home and realized how much our current babies had grown!! Wow! The next day we dropped Sunshine, Babyblue and Mae off for surgery so they could be adopted out the next day.

We were so attached to them, it was hard to let all of them, especially Babyblue go! So, we kept her!!

I just couldn't let her go. Raising them from 4 weeks, her cuddling with us all the time, being friendly and lovable, and grabbing all our hearts, I felt like she was the new one. We have been missing Many so much, sooooooo....our family grew.

New babies meet old babies.

Whose bigger? Who they grow fast.

Hudson LOVES baby Blue.

Sunshine.

Mae.

Sunshine and H.

Babyblue and D.

Mae and H.

Going to miss you guys!

Time to say goodbye :(

She got the best of us, we adopted Baby Blue.

Friday, May 29, 2020

Kitties

Kitties, kitties and more kitties.

THANK GOODNESS I am a clean freak or this would never work!

Yes, I clean multiple times a day. From litter boxes to vacuum to bleach.

I LOVE things clean, tidy and organized!

Luckily, I like to do these things, which works well with having lots of animals.

Baby bear.

Yes, it is kitty chaos at feeding time and they are always STARVING!

Baby Blue sat in my lap on the way home from the vet.

They are multiplying.....5. 4 fosters and BabyBlue.

Nalu liked sitting with Hudson in his seat and now Baby Blue.

Shelby snagging Baby Blue's bed. And I caught BB in action! hahahahaha

Friday, May 29, 2020

MHS Art

Art project.

To draw a design for the Maui Humane Society's new shirt contest.

They want their new logo to say 4EverPets. Mom's front submission.

Mom's design for the back.

Dylan's submission for the front.

Hudson's Front

Hudson's Back.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Baby Blue Sk8

Baby Blue is learning to Sk8 too.

Weee.

Hi, I'm a cool cat.

Hi!

Dylan's edit.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Kitten Moments

Lots of Kitten Moments....

We took a bunch of pictures for the Humane Society's website for them to get adopted.

Success, all had homes within the first day!

They changed their adoption process and now the fosters coordinations virtual meet and greets and determine the adoption.

Jackson.

Buds.

Baby Bear.

Sugs.

Yawn.

We are having fun.

Baby Bear helping with school.

Please can I have some of your cat food.

Baby Bear and Jackson.

Cat naps.

Snuggling.

Discovering the stairs.

Love bug.

OMG.

Snuggles.

Hey there.

Feeding the cat colony. Haha.

Sugar.

Going to miss these babies.

Friday, July 3, 2020

Baby Blue

This baby blue...This kid is almost 8!

Baby Blue eyes...Mr. Handsome.

Baby Blue.

Sad to let these babies go.

The blue! Shelby watching the boys.

Friends, reading!!

Baby Blue.

Snuggle bug.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Home

Summertime home moments....

Barnes and Nobles trip, thank you Babi for the end of the year school celebration gift card.

My picks!

Someone loves to cuddle.

New terrified kittens we are fostering.

Baby Blue learns to rip surf.

Cool Cat.

Learning about dogs.

Cuddle bug.

Well, hi!

Warming up nicely.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Shelby

Shelby learns to surf.

They treat her like a little sister.

Let's go.

Swim!

Running for dear life.

Monday, August 10, 2020

Baby Blue

Baby Blue is such a funny cat.

She tolerates the boys doing literally everything to her. She plays many roles in our house.

She is a little sister, baby, kitten, Justin's coworker, workout partner, friend, kitten momma, alarm clock, kitten manager and maybe a cat.

She loves to get up with Justin and help him work. Then, the second I wake up she helps me get my coffee and stumble down stairs showing me where her food is so she doesn't miss a meal.

Hudson's workout partner.

Kitten momma or friend.

Back scratcher coworker.

Let me distract you.

Little Baby Blue.

Am I helping?

Laying like Shelby.

Cleaning the toilet.

Having with Justin and the squirrel.

Bird videos.

Swatting at a fish.

Nap time. It has been a long day at work.

I can't handle.

Am I helping you unpack the box?

Thirsty. Let me check your drink.

Market time.

Do you need your chair back?

Getting in the way always helps me get my food.

Is it time yet?

Teaching the other kittens the rules and routine.

Rule 1. Turkey smell = beg.

Tiger cat cleaner.

Best buddies.

Tiger cat trying to go for a surf.

Stuck or catching a wave?

Pax, Lester or Moonpie. This cat had a lot of names.

New kitten, no name yet. 4 weeks old. Missing its Momma so bad.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

School Bella

Better late than never....

Baby Bella comes to stay....Will she stay forever?

Learning the ukulele.

Outdoor school.

Snuggling during the school day.

Monday, September 7, 2020

Zoo keeper

Siggy and Baby Blue.

Hudson making dog bows for his next business idea.

Fly?

Resemblance?

Meet Siggy.

Double duo.

Bella learning the piano.

Success.

Love.

Dancing with BabyBlue.

Exhausted?

Hi Siggy.

Who loves to eat more?

Dance party.

Snoozing.

Trial run.

Baby Bella snoozing with Hudson.

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Animals

A day in the life of us.. https://youtu.be/T8_AsDdf4cM

Justin made a cat laser to keep them busy. So funny! Big waves with whining going on and the boys spotting a tornado on their way to gymnastics.

Cat Jiujitsu.

Crazies.

Dylan's favorite cat while volunteering.

Shelby's princess costume.

Perfect.

Sitting on a coconut so she doesn't get her butt dirty, ha!

Fort for reading with the cats.

Hmmmm.

She is so good with the baby kittens. Momma.

Hi!

Baby kittens.

So cute!

My little baby.

Aw.

So tiny. 3 weeks.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

H and Cats

Justin made a cat laser and these crazy cats are hilarious with it.

Watch how high Bella can jump vs. Baby Blue!

Bella is so aggressive, agile, and can jump and pounce like a wild cat. Baby Blue is slow, danty, not so agile or athletic. More of a house cat, domestic shorthair as we say. HAHA.

https://youtu.be/XuU-GroiAbY

Shelby ate Hudson's favorite hat so he was due another one.

I would say he looks just as cute in this one!!

Snuggles.

Loving Gangus.

Lovebug with Airheart.

Peek a boo.

Bella watching Moonrise Kingdom with us.

This is a good part!

Friday, November 27, 2020

Gangus Airheart

Our latest little guys.

Gangus. Poor guy has had a rough few weeks. He suffered from a suckling injury from Airheart and ended up needing surgery. Then, got neutered and had to have his cone on even longer. He is a trooper, lover and so sweet. I am going to MISS him!