E komo mai • Welcome

Aloha, we're Lavish 808 Bulliez.

"Every Paw Deserves a Second Chance at a Lavish Life"

From Hawaiʻi to the West Coast, our mission is simple: no bulldog left behind.

Lavish 808 Bulliez Rescued Paws is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, neglected, surrendered, and at-risk Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and bully breeds. Our mission is driven by compassion, veterinary care, and the spirit of Aloha — ensuring every animal finds their forever ʻohana.

We transport dogs to and from Hawaiʻi, and have proudly placed pups with loving families across Hawaiʻi, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington — every paw a testament to what happens when compassion travels.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 42-3174937), established as an organization in 2026 — though our founder has been rescuing bulldogs and saving lives since 2024. Based in Murrieta, California, we're run largely by volunteers. Every dollar donated goes directly to vet bills, medical care, transport, and feeding our pups while they wait for their forever ʻohana.

Founder & President

Heather Souza

Heather brings decades of financial leadership — controller and CFO-level experience, small business ownership, and military leadership — to the rescue she now calls her life's work. A lifelong bulldog advocate, she has been rescuing dogs since 2024 and formally founded Lavish 808 Bulliez Rescued Paws as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2026 to give at-risk bulldogs the second chance every paw deserves.

Rescuing with Aloha

The spirit of Aloha guides everything we do. It's about love, compassion, and respect for all living beings. We extend this spirit to every animal we rescue, offering them a chance at a new beginning filled with kindness and care.

Building forever ʻohana

We are committed to finding forever homes where our rescued animals can thrive. Our goal is to create lasting connections, ensuring that every bulldog and companion animal becomes a cherished member of their new family, their forever ʻohana.

Mālama — to care

Comprehensive veterinary care, behavioral support, and loving foster homes. We believe in building trust and fostering a sense of security for each rescued animal, preparing them for a joyful life.

Kuleana — responsibility

We hold ourselves accountable to every dog we save, every donor who trusts us, and every family who opens their home. Kuleana is our promise: to see it through, with integrity.

"Mahalo nui loa" — from every paw we've saved.

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