PUNA PAWS was launched in 2022 after the loss of our beloved Shar Pei, Punahele. Puna was rescued from a hoarder in 2016, along with 330 other dogs! He faced abuse early on, but learned to trust again through the help of a shelter volunteer (and lots of hot dogs). The volunteer had a special bond with Puna, and decided to call him "Punahele," after the Hawaiian word, meaning favorite.

 

When we adopted Puna in 2017, he was indeed our favorite! Through all his struggles, we admired how Puna chose to be brave every single day. His favorite activity was going to his local pet shop. It was scary for him at first, but after a couple of months, his confidence soared. He just couldn't wait to get there and try on all the new collars and bandanas all while getting lots of treats and love from the staff. PUNA PAWS believes that every pet, whether rescued or not, deserves the bond that we shared with our Puna boy.​

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This brand is dedicated to Punahele. With each product, we hope that his spirit of love and bravery lives on through all of your pets.

 

WE ♡ YOU, Puna.