Maka is a 3 Year Old Rhodesian Ridgeback in Waianae, HI, Who Needs $2,000 for FHO- Both Hips.

I adopted Stewie, now Maka, @11 weeks, from PAWS of Hawaii. His mom was a pregnant stray in Waianae. Heʻs my first pet in 13 years & he helped me stop my addiction.
Heʻs a white Ridgeback/PB house dog w/full access to outside grass, and lizards for his hunting desires. Roommates and their pets come & go, we have a foster fail "Shy" Iʻm a diehard volunteer with Aloha Animal Outreach & partners

Maka was born without hip sockets, the left hip is the worst. Without receiving FHO surgery he will not have a long, normal life.
We recently came home from a dog play date and cried on the floor afterwards. I layed with him and his wagging tail and gave him medicine. I cannot imagine putting him down and I cry just typing this. He is my everything. Dr Kelly @ Aloha Affordable Vet in Aiea

He has MANY friends but he LOVES the littles. Hee is crazy tall. He knows commands in English & American Sign Language.
Maka means "eyes" in ʻOlelo Hawaii. He is so EXPRESSIVE + the top of his ridgeback has another set of eyes.
Maka boosted the confidence of at least 20 fosters dogs so far. It breaks my heart that we paused fostering until he has surgery.

Having him healthy would mean the world to my heart. I would continue medical and emergency foster care for Aloha Animal Outreach, Hinaʻs Legacy, PAWS of Hawaii, FAF. The cost is prohibitive. Single income on Oʻahu & while healthy now, I had 4 surgeries the last 3 years