This fun-loving pooch could be your next furry friend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Meet Liko: KHON2's highlighted pooch for Wags 'n' Whiskers Wednesday.
The 25-pound, year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix was rescued by a community member and turned over to the Hawaiian Human Society after he was found wandering around an ʻEwa Beach neighborhood.
4-year-old Ralphie looks for fur-ever ʻohana
Liko is an active and adventurous pup who can't wait to find the perfect ʻohana to explore the world with him. He enjoys hiking on mountain trails and long walks along the beach, delighting in the symphony of sights and scents the island has to offer.
The Humane Society describes Liko's grin as an 'irresistibly goofy smile that will melt yours in return.'
The pup is a recipient of the Reid Krucky Memorial Fund, meaning his adoption fee is completely waived and he will come with a bundle of supplies to help him settle into his new hale.
Potential moms and dads can meet Liko at the Humane Society's Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili everyday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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