And-oh! what a funny boy

Our foster is a true Hawaiian.  He likes to swim!!  Yes, a Malamute who swims like a little otter.  Who knew?

My sister discovered this while visiting from Kauai.  She took the boy for a run -- which he does very nicely, on a loose leash -- and he showed some interest in rocks and a tidepool.  So she let him explore a bit and before she knew it, he was in the water!

We were so used to Missy being totally allergic to seawater that both of us had a hard time believing he actually likes to swim, but he goes in beyond the break, tools around and  bodysurfs back out!  Too cute.  He will make a great companion for a beach-loving, athletic Maui Malamute lover.

Swimming in salt water? That's just wrong.  The only good sea water is ice.  --- Missy out

Welcome And'o

Into our lives has come And'o from Oahu.  We are fostering him until he can be neutered and can find a forever home.  He is still very skittish but is of course in love with Missy and gives her many tongue kisses through the pen.

He has had a few adventures on Maui already.

First, he escaped his pen and dashed into the house.  This was exciting! The pen is brand new and should not be escapable!

Then, he has refused his food.  This did not stop the red fire ants from converging on his dish.  It was quite interesting extracting the dish and performing a tarantella while screeching in the bat range. We shall come to another arrangement.


And'o walks nicely on a loose leash and has been on lots of walks.  He knows a few commands, and is awfully cute, so he should find a home soon.  Neuter tomorrow, then we'll see how he likes the collar.  All ants eradicated!!!!!