Who We Are
At Aloha Ilio, we strive to ensure every dog is matched up with an owner that is serious about the commitment adopting a dog entails, while at the same time ensuring that both parties are happy to become a family together. Above even our desire to rescue dogs is ensuring that those already under our care have the best quality of life possible. We strive to keep our facilities impeccably clean, our dogs have the opportunity to exercise, and our dogs receive the medical care and one-on-one attention they deserve.
The Board of Directors


Leslie Lai
Dr. K Henricks, DVM
Vice President
Director
Owner of Good Karma
Spay & Neuter Clinic
Owner of Kaleo's Bar and Grill Pahoa and Orchid Land
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Jane Wiedlin
Director
Founding Member of the iconic all-female band, the Go-Go's and lifelong animal advocate
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Julie Kron
Director
Co-Owner of
Mason's Electric

Kerry Willocks
Director
Willocks Construction
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Michelle Lee
Secretary
Retired teacher and
Non-Profit Administrator

Daylynn Kyles
President and Founder
With a long history of ties to the Big Island and a love of dogs parallel to none, Daylynn Kyles founded Aloha Ilio Rescue and has been working to continue its growth ever since.
“I want to do something that makes a difference to our island community and it's animals. My motivation is to stop the overpopulation and euthanasia of unwanted dogs. I want to bring awareness and education to our community, and change the problems that have existed for far too long."
The Team

Tiffany Perreira
Kennel Manager
Tiffany has worked with dogs for over a decade. She understands what it takes to ensure a dogs health stays optimal. One of her most valuable attributes is the ability to read a dogs body language and behavior; it takes very little time for Tiffany to understand what a dog wants or needs, and she’s an expert at navigating an interaction.

Kennel Technician
Newest member of the team, Brendan comes to us with lots of experience. Like Tiffany, he understands the dogs wants and needs. He comes with lots of experience from different agencies and clinics. He has a very calm demeanor with the dogs. We enjoying having him here.
Brendan Souza
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Bonnie Leslie
On-Call Kennel Team Assistant
Medical Worker by day and dog-helper by night (or weekends), Bonnie Leslie strives to ensure our dogs maintain their health and happiness for as long as they stay with us. A long term foster for multiple dogs and litters, and a pack-mom of her own, she knows what it takes to keep dogs healthy and on the road to their forever-homes.

Emily White
Kennel Technician
Coming to us from Colorado, a full time student at UH, Emily is studying for her bachelors of science degree in Kinesiology. In the mean time, Emily is a Kennel Technician and works in the office. She comes from a long line of animal lovers who have rescued or help animals in need. She has experience in fostering and even foster failing. You can see her at the majority of our events!

Pete Rocco
Kennel Technician
Recent newcomer to the Islands, Pete decided to make the move with his two Pitbull rescues from New York to The Big Island after years of working at County Animal Control in his hometown. Certified in Basic Obedience training and coming to us with years of experience in dog rescue and behavior management, we are thrilled to have Pete join the team!
