Love their sales. Amazing items from plants to household, decor, clothes…read more Prices are low ,too. Not sure if there is a sale today???

I saw an online ad for a rummage sale benefiting this place and it excited us all to go. It was a…read morevery mixed visit to say the least. The Hawaii Animal Sanctuary isn't what you'd think; it's mostly a safe zone for feral cats. The smell is immediately noticeable when you get out of the car: feline feces. The hot day we were there just made it worse the longer we stayed. The coolest part of this place is that the property owns a number of World War II era tunnels. They were used for munition and food storage before being decommissioned. Now the sanctuary uses them for large rummage sales to raise money for the property. The tunnels smell old; they're humid and a bit uncomfortable for people bothered by that type of climate. They offer $5 historic tours with a guide at noted times, so be sure to be there early if you're interested. Now for the unpleasant things. We brought our dog along and I felt unwelcome. I was so confused due to the name. Asking about the makeup of the animals they care for (as stated above) it's only cats. After we did our shopping, the dog and I waited outside. It was unbearably hot in the sun. We waited under the tarp area and were quickly met with fire ants biting our feet. Going under the trees, the smell was even worse, and immediately our feet were covered with flies. They were unrelenting. It was then we headed back in to the tunnel - I'd much rather deal with humidity than filth. In come the volunteers. I was reprimanded and rudely talked to on more than one occasion while I was minding my own business. No details are necessary, only they were "yelling" at the wrong person. It really turned me off to wanting to come back or bring others here. I'm unsure about their mission even less so when rudeness is all I experienced; outside of the stench that is.

This was my cat, Rockyʻs second hotel stay at Pounce Hawaii. This past trip we ended up cancelling…read morebut we still took Rocky to Pounce Hawaii knowing that he is in good hands because we have another trip in the near future and we thought why not reassure Rocky that itʻs just another hotel stay. Erin was wonderful about reassuring me how well he was doing with getting comfortable in his room. The staff is excellent and prompt with answering emails and very accomodating with changes that we needed to make. I am so glad that we discovered Pounce Hawaii!

We've been bringing our two cats here, the past couple of years, whenever our family goes on…read morevacation (about 2-3 times a year). It's not a place to just "drop off" your cats, but a place where your cats will be taken care of by knowledgeable staff and people who genuinely care for cats. Rest assured, our cats are safe and loved under the wonderful care of Pounce Hawaii whenever we are off-island.

We have several geriatric dogs and cats, all with special needs, including blindness, a double…read moreamputee, limb abnormalities, and neurological challenges. Wag-a-Long has the experience and knowledge to care for pets with these needs. They worked with us to truly understand each animal's condition and care requirements. Any concerns that arose were promptly communicated so we could solve it as a team, in the best interests of the pet. If there was a change in a pet's needs prior to the start date, we were comfortable knowing we could notify the team and discuss the best course to take. Wag-a-Long learned the pets' personalities and quirks quickly, and cared about each individual. When in Wag-a-Long's care, photos and updates were posted daily, which put our minds at ease. Communication was always clear and prompt. We also appreciate that our home was well taken care of and the pets were safe. We are grateful to have a support team that can care for the many challenges our pets have, putting our minds at ease so we can take breaks and get away. The Wag-a-Long team truly cares and now they are our pets' favorite people!

I've been using Wag-A-Long for a few years now, starting when my corgi Thor was still a very young…read morepup. From dog walks initially to boarding him and our other dog Honey during vacations, sometimes even with shorter notice, Annette has always came through for us, and I couldn't be more grateful! She's reliable, trustworthy, kind, and sends the best "proof of life" update pics :)! The pet taxi option is super convenient if the timing of going out of town doesn't allow us to self-drop/pick up. It's hard to find someone you trust to take care of the fur kids, highly recommended!

The best place to visit with the greatest owners. My review is long over-due but it is important to…read moreleave it! I came here during my vacation in Hawaii. We drove by and noticed this place and gave the number a ring via Google, and we were able to get an appointment on short notice. The owner came out with a little money, as he was even generous enough to pay for my parking. We tried the dole whip and the other treats that they offered and all of them were delicious. You can tell that the owners are really passionate about cats and kittens, and they really care about customer service. There is a lot of thought and energy that has been put into this place. The cats were all friendly but remember they are still cats so they have claws. If anything, some just wanted to play and were a little more assertive about it :) I was so delighted with the experience that I made a voluntary donation for $100. Covid has destroyed a lot of small businesses and I would hate to see this one go even though I am from California. Thank you Kitty Cafe! Hope I visit again soon.

My fiance and I like to call ourselves cat lounge connoisseurs. Just jokes- that's just me, in my…read moreown head calling myself that. But we do visit cat cafes/lounges more often than not. We go to the two in town once every few months, and enjoy the wide range of cats and kitten alike. Rebekah L. introduced us to this new kitty cafe early late last month, however with our schedules and the busy-ness of this lounge, we were only able to schedule a visit this past weekend. So we loaded up, and drove to meet Rebekah in not-so-small Kailua Town. We lucked out on street parking and met up with our friend to walk into the most kitschy kitty place of our dreams. Literally. The waiting area was decorated with cat posters and comfy chairs to wait for check in. The most impressive part was the huge cat tiki that commanded attention as soon as walking in. One of the cat owners, Heather, advised that the statue was commissioned and the work was so beautifully done it had me wondering if I wanted a cat tiki in my apartment.. After check in, we were directed to the snacks for purchase before entering the 'cat room'. We opted for both treats, and it would be brought into the cat room after it was made. The dole whip was delicious and such a generous portion too. We also tried the acai bowl for 'research purposes' and I was shocked to learn in was vegan. The acai bowl sweetness wasn't overpowering as it sometimes can be, and the granola had a nice crunch to it. So far this kitten lounge has my favorite snacks- definitely blew the previous bean water and tea out of the water. The nicest touch (in my opinion) was that the owner also directed us where the bathroom was before starting our cat adventure. It was a very nice touch as many places do not offer bathrooms, especially cat lounges. We sanitized our hands and walked into the cat area. There was a main cat area, currently decorated in the tiki/Old Hawaii style with tiny grass huts and aloha shirt cats framing the walls. One thing I was surprised and delighted to discover was that there was multiple cat rooms! To the left of the main room, there was two smaller rooms, decorated 'cat' themed as well, with Chinese Cat Paw wallpaper and cat trees and toys all over. There was 'human' seating room all over the place, and the different rooms allowed much more space and time with cats than it would have been with just one big room. There was enough hiding space for the kittens to chill out for a nap. However they were relentless in their playing and just general 'kitten-ness' that there wasn't much napping when we were there. We currently have a soon to be three year old cat, and have been on the hunt for a possible candidate for our shy guy. One thing I didn't notice beforehand (in my excitement for cats) was that the lounge was only meant for kittens, and not cats of all ages. It didn't take away from my experience at all, but I was pleasantly surprised. My fiancé ended up falling for a cute tiny kitten named Kona, however it wasn't meant to be and we didn't end up adopting her. After our hour was up, we said a heartful goodbye to the kittens and the Owners, and left feeling much more relaxed than when we came in. We will be adding Aloha Kitty Cafe into our roster of cat lounges to visit and cannot wait for our next kitty play date!

Dr. Pluskat really is just the best. She's so sweet with our bunny and is so attentive to his needs…read moreand ailments. Our indoor bun does NOT like going out at all...let alone travel from Mililani Mauka all the way to Kailua to be examined up close by strangers. So, when we get there, he's the biggest grump. But Dr. Pluskat is so patient with him and always works around his mood and physical resistance...even joking, like I do, about how he's such a drama queen. Dr. Pluskat is just a great doctor with the most positive energy who seems to genuinely care about our little bunny's health and happiness. She even took the time to airdrop photos of our bun in the exam room. I just cannot sing enough praises for her! She's truly fantastic!!!!!!!!!

I took a friends fish in(Koi) last week, that I had been fish sitting. They were very professional…read moreand kind every step of the way. They took the fish in, the vet came out and read all my notes that I had on my phone, told me she was headed in to surgery so it'll be a few hours before she gets back to me. She was great at keeping us informed! Unfortunately the fish had a large growth and they put her down. They made the experience less painful.

I just have to give a huge shout out to Michelle and Dogtown Bakery!...we had planned a bday party…read morefor our pups since it was their first bday with us since we've adopted them, and we wanted to do something fun and special with them. Unfortunately, Hurricane Lala had different plans for that weekend. It wasn't super bad weather in Kailua the day of...but the power was out around town, and cell service also happened to be down, leaving us all without communication. I couldn't get a hold of the store or Michelle, and I decided to make my way over to the shop to see if she showed up, and if they had power at their place...and to let her know we would most likely have to reschedule due to the circumstances, and also not being able to get a hold of everyone. To my surprise, Michelle was there, just in case we showed up!.....like a true, dedicated, small business owner. We did not expect that by any means, considering the circumstances....but she went WAY out of her way when communication wasn't possible...her own house had some flooding, and she left all that just to show up "in case" we came by. Truly floored by her dedication and commitment to her customers and her business. Thankfully, we were able to reschedule for the following weekend, and had such a blast!...The space was perfect for all the pups and humans to socialize. Such a cute space on the other side!...couches, tables, benches, ball pit, TV's, AC, a cooler, etc...it had all the things you'd need for a successful get together. And they made the perfect cake for all the pups to enjoy! They all loved it lol. Thank you again, Michelle!! You're seriously the best!

This was our first time taking our puppy out to Kailua side. It was even better to notice that…read morethere was a bakery meant for doggies out there. We were selling our pups first birthday and decided to stop in. The story is very welcoming with a bunch of options for your pet. The cashier was able to celebrate with us by providing a pup cup and a picture taking option at the little selfie station next to the register. Pups are allowed inside and they can take a look at things around. There is also a little play area on the side which I believe they provide some type of service for daycare or play time. We will definitely make this a once a month stopping as our puppy absolutely enjoyed her willful and birthday cake.

Contacted them in regards to an ongoing fundraiser this month and got no response. Was really…read morelooking forward to supporting a great non-profit. Next time!

Lucky Paws is a haven for the overwhelming amount of cats on Oahu! While their operations are…read moresmall, it is 100% volunteer run, meaning not one person gets paid to be there. Every dollar goes towards caring for cats and saving lives while maintaining the highest standard of care for medically in need, boarding cats, and healthy cats ready for adoption alike. Every volunteer I've met has been kind and helpful, and I even received a free vet visit when I adopted my cat! I also have received so many helpful recourses and information when getting cats in my neighborhood trapped and fixed. I can't recommend them enough!

There is a reason why we are regulars at Calvin and Susie! No matter if we are picking up dog food…read moreor buying a new harness it's like being a customer at a high end designer store. Top notch customer service and a genuine care for our pets. We love going there for anything pet related. Super knowledgeable and friendly staff!

Shopping in to get Missy Bee a new leash to keep her from jumping on her smaller sister & cats when…read moreshe's feeling playful. (Which is pretty much all of the time!) lol.

We boarded our pet lovebird here for 20 days while we were on vacation. Previously we had house…read moresitters come to take care of him in our home while we were away. Each time we came back from vacation in the past, he was depressed and would hide for 1-2 weeks. When we picked up our baby from Deirdre - he was so cheerful and happy! He had been housed with a cockatiel for company the entire time. He wasn't sad or depressed at all - there was no adjustment period. He seemed eager to tell us all about his new friend and all his good experiences. It was obvious they took excellent care of him and made him feel taken care of and safe. They sent us photo updates on him periodically. We will most definitely be bringing him back to pampered pets each time we go on vacation from now on!

Last December I had my two feline fur babies, Joji & Tabioca stay with Julie for about a week. Joji…read morewas a little over a year old and Tabioca was still under a year old. We recently found Tabioca in our garage in August, got all of her vaccines, shots, and tests all cleared before boarding her. I was a little worried because Tabioca has never interacted with other cats outside of her social circle in our house, but she didn't really well! She was able to get all the socialization as a kitten from her stay here. Julie was amazing! She had clear communication of what was needed and what was expected prior to boarding my two cats. She required documentation of all recent shots, flea medication, and any other medical history, which is something that I appreciated a lot. My cats and other cats safety is our number one priority. She was also very welcoming when we dropped my cats off. She showed us around the cat house, I felt very safe and secure knowing how much love and care was put into the area. There were so many different cat trees, cat beds, toys, and individual areas if some cats preferred to be alone. She was very thoughtful and explained the introduction process with our cats and the other cats. She explained that the first day our cats will be in their own space with a safe divider just so all the cats can familiarize themselves with each other. Then she goes off based on the interaction. If they react well then they open up the space for interaction. It it wasn't so well, then they can remain safely and comfortably in their own space! All the other cats staying with her were so sweet and you can tell that Julie showered all of them with love and really took care of them. Julie also kept us updated with pictures and videos of how our cats were doing and it really kept our piece of mind especially because we were out of the country. We live in Waianae so the drive was pretty far, but so totally worth it! I would recommend Julie in a heartbeat! I was referred to Julie from my coworker who also had a very pleasant experience with her.