Third Time's a Charm

Goldie is one lucky lady because she and her owner, Randy Gillet, are living proof that the third time really is a charm!  Her story is one that many dogs on Oahu experience, although many are still waiting to find their happy ending.

According to Randy, Goldie's first encounter with a shelter was at the Hawaiian Humane Society where she was adopted out to an unknown family.  Unfortunately that home did not last long for Goldie.

A doctor and his wife soon found her wandering around Ala Moana suffering from mange, and brought her back to the Hawaiian Humane Society only to find she had been there once already.  The couple tried their best to keep Goldie, but due to size restrictions for dogs at their apartment building it became difficult to go unnoticed.

Goldie was then brought to the Oahu SPCA, where she lay waiting for her third attempt at a forever home.  Coincidentally, Randy was riding past the shelter on his motorcycle and decided to pull in and check it out.  As with many people who adopt rescued animals, Randy felt a connection with Goldie and couldn't resist bringing her home.

We are proud to report that the pair have been living happily ever after in their home in Waipahu for over a year now.  In their spare time you might find Goldie and Randy hiking the island's many trails, or coming back to the Oahu SPCA to visit the staff and meet new dogs.

Thank you to Randy Gillet and the many others out there who have given our animals a second (or third) chance at finding true happiness!