“For about the past year or so, we’ve had funding from the National Dislocated Workers Grant program to employ some of our local Lahaina wildfire survivors at our shelter,” she said. “This included team members who directly care for the animals. They contribute to the safety of the animals. One of our team members fundraises for the animals.”
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With short notice, funding was lost that employed Lahaina wildfire survivors through the National Dislocated Workers Grant program. It reportedly provided support of essential daily care and safety for animals and team members.
“With less than 24 hours notice, we’ve lost funding that employed Lahaina wildlife survivors at our shelter, via the National Dislocated Workers Grant program.” – Maui Humane Society
Three-year-old Rell Sunn and his nine siblings were handed to the Maui Humane Society after the owner sadly passed away in June. Though his siblings have been adopted, Rell Sunn is still waiting to “ride the waves of life with a new ohana.” Officials said this pup is shy when you first meet him but after a calm and gentle introduction, Rell Sunn will show off his heart full of love and playfulness.
In a move that could be a step toward addressing Maui’s chronic overpopulation of dogs and cats, a bill making its way through the state Senate would prohibit landlords from using rental agreements to forbid pets in tenants’ homes, if they obtain liability insurance to cover pet damages.
Chad Blair joins Sunrise to discuss the heartbreaking truth the Maui Humane Society may potentially face if enough pets aren’t rehomed soon.
The shelter reached a breaking point on Jan. 13, Ivankic said, when it housed about 75 dogs even though it has just 43 kennels. Some dogs were doubled — or tripled — up in kennels; others were kept in offices. About 60 more were in foster homes, where they remain the responsibility of the Humane Society. With so many dogs in their care, “that is when we have to look at ourselves and ask, are we warehousing dogs, or are we really saving them?” Russell said.
