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.
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Morning Beat: Pets at risk of euthanization as Maui Humane Society sees overcapacity
Chad Blair joins Sunrise to discuss the heartbreaking truth the Maui Humane Society may potentially face if enough pets aren’t rehomed soon.
Maui Residents Can’t Find Housing. Neither Can Their Cats And Dogs
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.
Romeo seeks forever home after rocky start
Romeo is a playful and loving dog with a challenging past who is still waiting for his forever home at the Maui Humane Society. Found alongside his sister Juliet in September 2024, Romeo’s journey has been one of recovery and transformation. While Juliet has already found a home, Romeo continues to seek the perfect family to call his own.
‘Gives me flashbacks’: Maui Humane Society CEO discusses LA fires, helps California’s animal shelters
The Maui Humane Society rescued pets from the Lahaina burn zone from August 2023 to March 2024. Because of this experience, Labrecque knows that California’s animal shelters are just at the beginning of a long road to recovery.
Petco Love invests $50,000 into Maui Humane Society to improve care for small animals
The Maui Humane Society has been awarded a $50,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love to enhance its efforts to save and improve the lives of pets on Maui.
Maui Humane Society issues urgent call for foster homes ahead of New Year’s celebrations
Anticipating an influx of lost, sick and injured pets over the New Year’s Eve holidays, Maui Humane Society urgently seeks foster homes with 200 animals currently eligible to be placed. Anticipating the surge of lost and/or injured pets being brought in, MHS is asking the community to “step up and foster animals now, to provide a safe haven and allow space for the influx of incoming pets in need.”
Maui Humane Society calls for more fosters as it reaches capacity, expects holiday intake surge
Ahead of New Year’s celebrations, the Maui Humane Society is urging the public to help them foster some of its animals. There are about 200 animals at the humane society that are eligible for foster, and because there is no space, facility workers say some of the dogs sometimes have to sleep in office spaces. January second is the busiest day of the year for the humane society, which reported it receives an average of 33 lost pet reports between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day each year.
Wags N’ Whiskers: Cowie
Cowie has become a fan favorite at Maui Humane Society, with her own fan club, “Club Cowie.” She loves spending time in staff offices, chewing on plush toys, and getting cuddles and kisses from her club members.
Empty the Shelters offers reduced pet adoption fees in December
The Maui Humane Society is offering waived and reduced adoption fees for the month of December thanks to the generosity of BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell.