“For many people who have adopted a pet, people tell me ‘I’m saving this animal, but really that animal is saving me’ because, you know, the animals give so much back to us, so that’s really rewarding when you see that bond and knowing that you’re helpful in maintaining that bond.”
PUUNENE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The numbers are in from Maui Humane Society’s 2021 Empty the Shelters event. The four-day long adoption drive ended over the weekend. The humane society says they found new homes for eight dogs, 31 cats and one guinea pig. For the full...
“We adopted out two dogs, five kittens and a guinea pig today, a great start. Still, LOTS of animals need a home,” said Director of Development & Marketing Jenny Miller after the event’s first day.
“Kennels are full, with multiple dogs sharing a space intended for a single dog. With the heat of the summer and less opportunity for the dogs to be walked due to COVID-related volunteer restrictions, Maui Humane Society is expressing an urgent need for these animals to be adopted.”
“It’s kind of an equity issue honestly,” Kendrick said. “There are a lot of situations particularly for renters where that’s the only choice they have is to tether their animals when they are not around. Either their landlord won’t let them keep their animal inside, the yard isn’t fenced, they can’t afford to fence it it’s not their property anyway.”
The Maui Humane Society is hosting an Empty the Shelters campaign next month. From July 7 to 11, they’re reducing the fee to adopt a pet.
Watch the full video at Hawaii News NowHONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui Humane Society estimates there are 40,000 cats roaming the Valley Isle. The agency says there has been an increase in the number of stray cats since the pandemic forced them to temporarily halt...
The Maui Humane Society announced it is hosting a T-shirt design contest on Friday, May 14, and submissions must be turned in before noon on Friday, May 28.
From May 5-8, Maui Humane Society is participating in the Empty the Shelters adoption promotion! Find out more about discounted adoption fees…
Dr. Jennifer Fitzpatrick was selected as Hometown Hero by Pacific Media Group and Maui Health in recognition of her outstanding veterinary work for Maui’s animals. Read about how she has gone above and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic.
