Niihau is a shy, submissive girl who has spent most of her life quietly waiting for her chance. The runt of her litter and the last one still searching for a home, she’s missed out on many milestones…but she hasn’t lost her ability to love.
She’ll need a very patient, experienced adopter who understands shy dogs and is willing to help her continue building confidence and social skills. Niihau is not the type to rush up for attention, but once she feels safe, she becomes deeply loyal and devoted to her people.
She does wonderfully with other dogs, cats, and livestock, but is not safe with chickens or small critters. She’s respectful with children who understand boundaries and patience. Niihau is crate trained, still working on potty training and leash skills, and does best in a secure home since she may try to flee if frightened. Car rides aren’t her favorite, and she has some separation anxiety she’s actively working through.
Niihau would thrive in a calm home, apartment, or ranch with someone looking for a project dog… one who needs time, structure, and reassurance. In return, she offers a quiet, profound kind of love that only comes from earning a shy dog’s trust.
If you’re willing to help a gentle soul finally blossom, Niihau will give you her whole heart.
Est DOB 2/10/25
Niihau is a shy, submissive girl who has spent most of her life quietly waiting for her chance. The runt of her litter and the last one still searching for a home, she’s missed out on many milestones…but she hasn’t lost her ability to love.
She’ll need a very patient, experienced adopter who understands shy dogs and is willing to help her continue building confidence and social skills. Niihau is not the type to rush up for attention, but once she feels safe, she becomes deeply loyal and devoted to her people.
She does wonderfully with other dogs, cats, and livestock, but is not safe with chickens or small critters. She’s respectful with children who understand boundaries and patience. Niihau is crate trained, still working on potty training and leash skills, and does best in a secure home since she may try to flee if frightened. Car rides aren’t her favorite, and she has some separation anxiety she’s actively working through.
Niihau would thrive in a calm home, apartment, or ranch with someone looking for a project dog… one who needs time, structure, and reassurance. In return, she offers a quiet, profound kind of love that only comes from earning a shy dog’s trust.
If you’re willing to help a gentle soul finally blossom, Niihau will give you her whole heart.
We are at Kahoots in Temecula, CA (Address: 31789 Temecula Pkwy #3, Temecula, CA 92592) several Saturdays a month! Keep an eye out on our social media pages for upcoming events or contact Kahoots directly for when we will be there next!
See you there!
We are at Kahoots in Temecula, CA (Address: 31789 Temecula Pkwy #3, Temecula, CA 92592) several Saturdays a month! Keep an eye out on our social media pages for upcoming events or contact Kahoots directly for when we will be there next!
See you there!
More about this rescue
Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organization; obtained our 501(c)3 in 2011 - ID #27-0810495
Located in Anza, CA
Kathy Haley had originally started as a rescue for abused and neglected large animals such as donkeys, llamas, alpacas, pigs, and more. At the time, she was also a volunteer at a dog rescue. After learning about the importance of rescue work, Kathy saw an opportunity to help by employing her own ideas about animal welfare, rescue and care taking the "whole animal," mind, body and spirit into consideration. A few years later, she met Lisa Ashe. Kathy and Lisa had so many ideas, dreams, and goals in common. They instantly clicked and that was when Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization, was born in 2011 and have been going strong since.
At Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, we are dedicated to taking in abused, neglected, and euthanasia listed animals that deserve a second chance and need us the most.
All of our animals are:
Spayed/Neutered
Current on all vaccines
Rabies Vaccinated
Dewormed
Micro-chipped (lifetime registered & paid)
Received all proper medical care when needed (surgeries, dentals, medications, grooming, etc)
While many of our animals are sanctuary or "permanent residents", we do have lots of adoptable pets who are patiently waiting for their forever homes.
We are unique in the fact that our dogs do not live in kennels; instead they live with us in our home on about 5 acres of property located in Anza, CA or they are in foster homes in and around the Temecula, CA area. They have full access to our home and property and sleep inside with us at night.
This ensures that our pets are well adjusted and perfectly suited to become a part of your family.
Because the sanctuary is also our home, we do not have regular public visiting hours but we do have many visitors.
We just have to arrange it to fit the schedule of our animals, ourselves, and you.
For more information, please contact us
Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organization; obtained our 501(c)3 in 2011 - ID #27-0810495
Located in Anza, CA
Kathy Haley had originally started as a rescue for abused and neglected large animals such as donkeys, llamas, alpacas, pigs, and more. At the time, she was also a volunteer at a dog rescue. After learning about the importance of rescue work, Kathy saw an opportunity to help by employing her own ideas about animal welfare, rescue and care taking the "whole animal," mind, body and spirit into consideration. A few years later, she met Lisa Ashe. Kathy and Lisa had so many ideas, dreams, and goals in common. They instantly clicked and that was when Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization, was born in 2011 and have been going strong since.
At Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary, we are dedicated to taking in abused, neglected, and euthanasia listed animals that deserve a second chance and need us the most.
All of our animals are:
Spayed/Neutered
Current on all vaccines
Rabies Vaccinated
Dewormed
Micro-chipped (lifetime registered & paid)
Received all proper medical care when needed (surgeries, dentals, medications, grooming, etc)
While many of our animals are sanctuary or "permanent residents", we do have lots of adoptable pets who are patiently waiting for their forever homes.
We are unique in the fact that our dogs do not live in kennels; instead they live with us in our home on about 5 acres of property located in Anza, CA or they are in foster homes in and around the Temecula, CA area. They have full access to our home and property and sleep inside with us at night.
This ensures that our pets are well adjusted and perfectly suited to become a part of your family.
Because the sanctuary is also our home, we do not have regular public visiting hours but we do have many visitors.
We just have to arrange it to fit the schedule of our animals, ourselves, and you.
For more information, please contact us
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