"We need a backyard for our dogs," said Shaunna Tabor, president of the Ala Wai K-9 Playground Association, which is comprised of dog owners who reside in a dense high-rise area, primarily on the makai end of University Avenue.

"Did you hear? Buddy got adopted!" "Buddy" was typical of the dogs that end up at the Lincoln County Animal Shelter - about a year old, unaltered, untrained and BIG. But we could see how smart he was and how eager he was to please.

GREENVILLE Abby Abendroth left the Fox Valley Humane Associations animal shelter Saturday nestled in the arms of her new owners, trusting in the couple opening their hearts and home to her.