Fosters 
Action 4 Animals Hawaii is a foster-based rescue. Fostering is the absolute best way to get dogs ready for their forever homes. Fostering allows them to get lots of attention, and used to people and other animals, making them awesome, adoptable pets. 
Each foster parent is assigned a "mentor", but we are all here to help.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOSTER PARENTS:
 

• Proper care and feeding of foster dog(s)

• Ensure proper socialization and basic training of foster dog(s) such as house training

• Ensure proper medical care for foster dog(s)

  • Communicate medical concerns should be to the Foster Coordinator, Foster Mentor and/or Administrative Team to be noted in the animal file.

  • Ensure vaccines and monthly medications are dispensed timely and communicated with the Medical Coordinator. The Medical Coordinator and/or Foster Coordinator is responsible for reaching out to the foster parent to coordinate any vaccinations or needed treatments.

  • Noting any behavioral concerns or relevant updates to Foster Mentor or Administrative Team

  • Provide updated photos and description of fosters to the Administrative team through the Doggie Brigade 2026 - Google Drive for the website and adoption events

• Bring foster dog(s) to adoption events and appointments

• Speak to potential adopters

 

 

ACTION 4 ANIMALS PROVIDES:

- A foster kit with fostering basics
- A foster handbook (link below)
- A foster mentor who can guide and support you
- Medications as needed
- Spay/neuter support
- Avenues for adoption
- A great group of people to be a part of!

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Petco Helpers
We couldn't do what we do without our Petco Helpers! 
Each day someone from our organization goes to Petco in Hilo and checks on the kitties, cleans their space, and re-ups their food and litter. This is a great, valuable volunteer job that we couldn't do without!

 

 

 

 

Community Cat Helpers
Unfortunately, our island is innodated with community cats. They are in public spaces as well as homes where people have just become overwhelmed. Our Community Cat Helpers are the key to making a difference in that segment of the cat world. Feeding, which leads to TNR, which leads to smaller populations. If this mission has a place in your heart, we'd love to have you join us.

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